adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her tragical story had stirred my heart to a very deep pity, and as I grew every day to know her better I began to appreciate and esteem her for her own pure, gentle, self-sacrificing character.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading The only pleasure I experienced in the house arose from the belief I entertained that my visit had made an agreeable break in the sad, monotonous life of my gentle hostess.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The only pleasure I experienced in the house arose from the belief I entertained that my visit had made an agreeable break in the sad, monotonous life of my gentle hostess.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading Her tragical story had stirred my heart to a very deep pity, and as I grew every day to know her better I began to appreciate and esteem her for her own pure, gentle, self-sacrificing character.
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The only pleasure I experienced in the house arose from the belief I entertained that my visit had made an agreeable break in the sad, monotonous life of my gentle hostess.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Her tragical story had stirred my heart to a very deep pity, and as I grew every day to know her better I began to appreciate and esteem her for her own pure, gentle, self-sacrificing character.
beliefnounUS /bɪˈliːf/
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading The only pleasure I experienced in the house arose from the belief I entertained that my visit had made an agreeable break in the sad, monotonous life of my gentle hostess.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Her tragical story had stirred my heart to a very deep pity, and as I grew every day to know her better I began to appreciate and esteem her for her own pure, gentle, self-sacrificing character.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading The only pleasure I experienced in the house arose from the belief I entertained that my visit had made an agreeable break in the sad, monotonous life of my gentle hostess.
Campos
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From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
cattle-farm
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From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Her tragical story had stirred my heart to a very deep pity, and as I grew every day to know her better I began to appreciate and esteem her for her own pure, gentle, self-sacrificing character.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Notwithstanding the dreary seclusion in which she had lived, seeing no society, and with only those old servants, so primitive in their ways, for company, there was not the slightest trace of rusticity in her manner.
counselsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Demetria's prudent counsels, however, prevailed, so that my departure was put off from day to day.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Demetria's prudent counsels, however, prevailed, so that my departure was put off from day to day.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Her tragical story had stirred my heart to a very deep pity, and as I grew every day to know her better I began to appreciate and esteem her for her own pure, gentle, self-sacrificing character.
Demetria's
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From this reading Demetria's prudent counsels, however, prevailed, so that my departure was put off from day to day.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading Demetria's prudent counsels, however, prevailed, so that my departure was put off from day to day.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
DonnounUS /dɑːn/
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Notwithstanding the dreary seclusion in which she had lived, seeing no society, and with only those old servants, so primitive in their ways, for company, there was not the slightest trace of rusticity in her manner.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The only pleasure I experienced in the house arose from the belief I entertained that my visit had made an agreeable break in the sad, monotonous life of my gentle hostess.
Estancia
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From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading Her tragical story had stirred my heart to a very deep pity, and as I grew every day to know her better I began to appreciate and esteem her for her own pure, gentle, self-sacrificing character.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Her tragical story had stirred my heart to a very deep pity, and as I grew every day to know her better I began to appreciate and esteem her for her own pure, gentle, self-sacrificing character.
experiencedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspɪriənst/
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading The only pleasure I experienced in the house arose from the belief I entertained that my visit had made an agreeable break in the sad, monotonous life of my gentle hostess.
fig-leaf
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From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
Florentino
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From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Demetria's prudent counsels, however, prevailed, so that my departure was put off from day to day.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The only pleasure I experienced in the house arose from the belief I entertained that my visit had made an agreeable break in the sad, monotonous life of my gentle hostess.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Her tragical story had stirred my heart to a very deep pity, and as I grew every day to know her better I began to appreciate and esteem her for her own pure, gentle, self-sacrificing character.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Her tragical story had stirred my heart to a very deep pity, and as I grew every day to know her better I began to appreciate and esteem her for her own pure, gentle, self-sacrificing character.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her tragical story had stirred my heart to a very deep pity, and as I grew every day to know her better I began to appreciate and esteem her for her own pure, gentle, self-sacrificing character.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading The only pleasure I experienced in the house arose from the belief I entertained that my visit had made an agreeable break in the sad, monotonous life of my gentle hostess.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The only pleasure I experienced in the house arose from the belief I entertained that my visit had made an agreeable break in the sad, monotonous life of my gentle hostess.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Demetria's prudent counsels, however, prevailed, so that my departure was put off from day to day.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
kineless
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From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Her tragical story had stirred my heart to a very deep pity, and as I grew every day to know her better I began to appreciate and esteem her for her own pure, gentle, self-sacrificing character.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The only pleasure I experienced in the house arose from the belief I entertained that my visit had made an agreeable break in the sad, monotonous life of my gentle hostess.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Notwithstanding the dreary seclusion in which she had lived, seeing no society, and with only those old servants, so primitive in their ways, for company, there was not the slightest trace of rusticity in her manner.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The only pleasure I experienced in the house arose from the belief I entertained that my visit had made an agreeable break in the sad, monotonous life of my gentle hostess.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Notwithstanding the dreary seclusion in which she had lived, seeing no society, and with only those old servants, so primitive in their ways, for company, there was not the slightest trace of rusticity in her manner.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading The only pleasure I experienced in the house arose from the belief I entertained that my visit had made an agreeable break in the sad, monotonous life of my gentle hostess.
MontevideonounUS /ˌmɑːntəˈvɪdioʊ/
the capital and largest city of Uruguay; a cosmopolitan city and one of the busiest ports in South America
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Demetria's prudent counsels, however, prevailed, so that my departure was put off from day to day.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Notwithstanding the dreary seclusion in which she had lived, seeing no society, and with only those old servants, so primitive in their ways, for company, there was not the slightest trace of rusticity in her manner.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Notwithstanding the dreary seclusion in which she had lived, seeing no society, and with only those old servants, so primitive in their ways, for company, there was not the slightest trace of rusticity in her manner.
NotwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the dreary seclusion in which she had lived, seeing no society, and with only those old servants, so primitive in their ways, for company, there was not the slightest trace of rusticity in her manner.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Demetria's prudent counsels, however, prevailed, so that my departure was put off from day to day.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Notwithstanding the dreary seclusion in which she had lived, seeing no society, and with only those old servants, so primitive in their ways, for company, there was not the slightest trace of rusticity in her manner.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The only pleasure I experienced in the house arose from the belief I entertained that my visit had made an agreeable break in the sad, monotonous life of my gentle hostess.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Her tragical story had stirred my heart to a very deep pity, and as I grew every day to know her better I began to appreciate and esteem her for her own pure, gentle, self-sacrificing character.
Paquíta
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From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
passportnounUS /ˈpæspɔːrt/
any authorization to pass or go somewhere
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
Peralta
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From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
Peraltas
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From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
pitynounUS /ˈpɪti/
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Her tragical story had stirred my heart to a very deep pity, and as I grew every day to know her better I began to appreciate and esteem her for her own pure, gentle, self-sacrificing character.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The only pleasure I experienced in the house arose from the belief I entertained that my visit had made an agreeable break in the sad, monotonous life of my gentle hostess.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading Demetria's prudent counsels, however, prevailed, so that my departure was put off from day to day.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading Notwithstanding the dreary seclusion in which she had lived, seeing no society, and with only those old servants, so primitive in their ways, for company, there was not the slightest trace of rusticity in her manner.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading Demetria's prudent counsels, however, prevailed, so that my departure was put off from day to day.
pureadjectiveUS /pjʊr/
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Her tragical story had stirred my heart to a very deep pity, and as I grew every day to know her better I began to appreciate and esteem her for her own pure, gentle, self-sacrificing character.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Demetria's prudent counsels, however, prevailed, so that my departure was put off from day to day.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
rusticitynoun
the quality of being rustic or gauche
From this reading Notwithstanding the dreary seclusion in which she had lived, seeing no society, and with only those old servants, so primitive in their ways, for company, there was not the slightest trace of rusticity in her manner.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The only pleasure I experienced in the house arose from the belief I entertained that my visit had made an agreeable break in the sad, monotonous life of my gentle hostess.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Notwithstanding the dreary seclusion in which she had lived, seeing no society, and with only those old servants, so primitive in their ways, for company, there was not the slightest trace of rusticity in her manner.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Notwithstanding the dreary seclusion in which she had lived, seeing no society, and with only those old servants, so primitive in their ways, for company, there was not the slightest trace of rusticity in her manner.
self-sacrificingadjective
willing to deprive yourself
From this reading Her tragical story had stirred my heart to a very deep pity, and as I grew every day to know her better I began to appreciate and esteem her for her own pure, gentle, self-sacrificing character.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Notwithstanding the dreary seclusion in which she had lived, seeing no society, and with only those old servants, so primitive in their ways, for company, there was not the slightest trace of rusticity in her manner.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Notwithstanding the dreary seclusion in which she had lived, seeing no society, and with only those old servants, so primitive in their ways, for company, there was not the slightest trace of rusticity in her manner.
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
slightestadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪtəst/
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Notwithstanding the dreary seclusion in which she had lived, seeing no society, and with only those old servants, so primitive in their ways, for company, there was not the slightest trace of rusticity in her manner.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Notwithstanding the dreary seclusion in which she had lived, seeing no society, and with only those old servants, so primitive in their ways, for company, there was not the slightest trace of rusticity in her manner.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
stirredadjectiveUS /stɜːrd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Her tragical story had stirred my heart to a very deep pity, and as I grew every day to know her better I began to appreciate and esteem her for her own pure, gentle, self-sacrificing character.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Her tragical story had stirred my heart to a very deep pity, and as I grew every day to know her better I began to appreciate and esteem her for her own pure, gentle, self-sacrificing character.
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Notwithstanding the dreary seclusion in which she had lived, seeing no society, and with only those old servants, so primitive in their ways, for company, there was not the slightest trace of rusticity in her manner.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Notwithstanding the dreary seclusion in which she had lived, seeing no society, and with only those old servants, so primitive in their ways, for company, there was not the slightest trace of rusticity in her manner.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
tracenounUS /treɪs/
a just detectable amount
From this reading Notwithstanding the dreary seclusion in which she had lived, seeing no society, and with only those old servants, so primitive in their ways, for company, there was not the slightest trace of rusticity in her manner.
tragicaladjective
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading Her tragical story had stirred my heart to a very deep pity, and as I grew every day to know her better I began to appreciate and esteem her for her own pure, gentle, self-sacrificing character.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
venturenounUS /ˈventʃər/
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Her tragical story had stirred my heart to a very deep pity, and as I grew every day to know her better I began to appreciate and esteem her for her own pure, gentle, self-sacrificing character.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The only pleasure I experienced in the house arose from the belief I entertained that my visit had made an agreeable break in the sad, monotonous life of my gentle hostess.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Notwithstanding the dreary seclusion in which she had lived, seeing no society, and with only those old servants, so primitive in their ways, for company, there was not the slightest trace of rusticity in her manner.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I spent several days with the Peraltas at their desolate, _kineless_ cattle-farm, which was known in the country round simply as _Estancia_ or _Campos de Peralta._ Such wearisome days they proved to me, and so anxious was I getting about Paquíta away in Montevideo, that I was more than once on the point of giving up waiting for the passport, which Don Florentino had promised to get for me, and boldly venture forth without even that fig-leaf into the open.
