used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Doña Casiana's House--A Morning Ceremony--Conspiracy--Wherein Is Discussed the Nutritive Value of Bones--Petra and her Family--Manuel; his arrival in Madrid.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And the cricket, now like an obstinate virtuoso, persisted in his musical exercises, which were truly somewhat monotonous, until the sky was brightened by the placid smile of dawn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Doña Casiana's House--A Morning Ceremony--Conspiracy--Wherein Is Discussed the Nutritive Value of Bones--Petra and her Family--Manuel; his arrival in Madrid.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The watchman knocked with his pike at the stores, one or two bakers passed with their bread, a shop was opened, then another, then a vestibule; a servant threw some refuse out on the sidewalk, a newsboy's calling was heard.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Doña Casiana's House--A Morning Ceremony--Conspiracy--Wherein Is Discussed the Nutritive Value of Bones--Petra and her Family--Manuel; his arrival in Madrid.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading At the very first rays of the sun the performer relented, doubtless content with the perfection of his artistic efforts, and a quail took up his solo, giving the three regulation strokes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the very first rays of the sun the performer relented, doubtless content with the perfection of his artistic efforts, and a quail took up his solo, giving the three regulation strokes.
bakersnounUS /ˈbeɪkərz/
plural of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially
From this reading The watchman knocked with his pike at the stores, one or two bakers passed with their bread, a shop was opened, then another, then a vestibule; a servant threw some refuse out on the sidewalk, a newsboy's calling was heard.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading Doña Casiana's House--A Morning Ceremony--Conspiracy--Wherein Is Discussed the Nutritive Value of Bones--Petra and her Family--Manuel; his arrival in Madrid.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading The watchman knocked with his pike at the stores, one or two bakers passed with their bread, a shop was opened, then another, then a vestibule; a servant threw some refuse out on the sidewalk, a newsboy's calling was heard.
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading And the cricket, now like an obstinate virtuoso, persisted in his musical exercises, which were truly somewhat monotonous, until the sky was brightened by the placid smile of dawn.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And the cricket, now like an obstinate virtuoso, persisted in his musical exercises, which were truly somewhat monotonous, until the sky was brightened by the placid smile of dawn.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The watchman knocked with his pike at the stores, one or two bakers passed with their bread, a shop was opened, then another, then a vestibule; a servant threw some refuse out on the sidewalk, a newsboy's calling was heard.
Casiana's
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From this reading Doña Casiana's House--A Morning Ceremony--Conspiracy--Wherein Is Discussed the Nutritive Value of Bones--Petra and her Family--Manuel; his arrival in Madrid.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Doña Casiana's House--A Morning Ceremony--Conspiracy--Wherein Is Discussed the Nutritive Value of Bones--Petra and her Family--Manuel; his arrival in Madrid.
ConspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading Doña Casiana's House--A Morning Ceremony--Conspiracy--Wherein Is Discussed the Nutritive Value of Bones--Petra and her Family--Manuel; his arrival in Madrid.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading At the very first rays of the sun the performer relented, doubtless content with the perfection of his artistic efforts, and a quail took up his solo, giving the three regulation strokes.
cricketnounUS /ˈkrɪkət/
leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading And the cricket, now like an obstinate virtuoso, persisted in his musical exercises, which were truly somewhat monotonous, until the sky was brightened by the placid smile of dawn.
the first light of day
From this reading And the cricket, now like an obstinate virtuoso, persisted in his musical exercises, which were truly somewhat monotonous, until the sky was brightened by the placid smile of dawn.
DiscussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Doña Casiana's House--A Morning Ceremony--Conspiracy--Wherein Is Discussed the Nutritive Value of Bones--Petra and her Family--Manuel; his arrival in Madrid.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading At the very first rays of the sun the performer relented, doubtless content with the perfection of his artistic efforts, and a quail took up his solo, giving the three regulation strokes.
Doña
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plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading At the very first rays of the sun the performer relented, doubtless content with the perfection of his artistic efforts, and a quail took up his solo, giving the three regulation strokes.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading And the cricket, now like an obstinate virtuoso, persisted in his musical exercises, which were truly somewhat monotonous, until the sky was brightened by the placid smile of dawn.
a social unit living together
From this reading Doña Casiana's House--A Morning Ceremony--Conspiracy--Wherein Is Discussed the Nutritive Value of Bones--Petra and her Family--Manuel; his arrival in Madrid.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At the very first rays of the sun the performer relented, doubtless content with the perfection of his artistic efforts, and a quail took up his solo, giving the three regulation strokes.
the act of giving
From this reading At the very first rays of the sun the performer relented, doubtless content with the perfection of his artistic efforts, and a quail took up his solo, giving the three regulation strokes.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The watchman knocked with his pike at the stores, one or two bakers passed with their bread, a shop was opened, then another, then a vestibule; a servant threw some refuse out on the sidewalk, a newsboy's calling was heard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Doña Casiana's House--A Morning Ceremony--Conspiracy--Wherein Is Discussed the Nutritive Value of Bones--Petra and her Family--Manuel; his arrival in Madrid.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Doña Casiana's House--A Morning Ceremony--Conspiracy--Wherein Is Discussed the Nutritive Value of Bones--Petra and her Family--Manuel; his arrival in Madrid.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Doña Casiana's House--A Morning Ceremony--Conspiracy--Wherein Is Discussed the Nutritive Value of Bones--Petra and her Family--Manuel; his arrival in Madrid.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Doña Casiana's House--A Morning Ceremony--Conspiracy--Wherein Is Discussed the Nutritive Value of Bones--Petra and her Family--Manuel; his arrival in Madrid.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Doña Casiana's House--A Morning Ceremony--Conspiracy--Wherein Is Discussed the Nutritive Value of Bones--Petra and her Family--Manuel; his arrival in Madrid.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading The watchman knocked with his pike at the stores, one or two bakers passed with their bread, a shop was opened, then another, then a vestibule; a servant threw some refuse out on the sidewalk, a newsboy's calling was heard.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And the cricket, now like an obstinate virtuoso, persisted in his musical exercises, which were truly somewhat monotonous, until the sky was brightened by the placid smile of dawn.
MadridnounUS /məˈdrɪd/
the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum
From this reading Doña Casiana's House--A Morning Ceremony--Conspiracy--Wherein Is Discussed the Nutritive Value of Bones--Petra and her Family--Manuel; his arrival in Madrid.
Manuel
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From this reading Doña Casiana's House--A Morning Ceremony--Conspiracy--Wherein Is Discussed the Nutritive Value of Bones--Petra and her Family--Manuel; his arrival in Madrid.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading And the cricket, now like an obstinate virtuoso, persisted in his musical exercises, which were truly somewhat monotonous, until the sky was brightened by the placid smile of dawn.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Doña Casiana's House--A Morning Ceremony--Conspiracy--Wherein Is Discussed the Nutritive Value of Bones--Petra and her Family--Manuel; his arrival in Madrid.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading And the cricket, now like an obstinate virtuoso, persisted in his musical exercises, which were truly somewhat monotonous, until the sky was brightened by the placid smile of dawn.
newsboy's
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From this reading The watchman knocked with his pike at the stores, one or two bakers passed with their bread, a shop was opened, then another, then a vestibule; a servant threw some refuse out on the sidewalk, a newsboy's calling was heard.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And the cricket, now like an obstinate virtuoso, persisted in his musical exercises, which were truly somewhat monotonous, until the sky was brightened by the placid smile of dawn.
NutritiveadjectiveUS /ˈnuːtrətɪv/
of or providing nourishment
From this reading Doña Casiana's House--A Morning Ceremony--Conspiracy--Wherein Is Discussed the Nutritive Value of Bones--Petra and her Family--Manuel; his arrival in Madrid.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading And the cricket, now like an obstinate virtuoso, persisted in his musical exercises, which were truly somewhat monotonous, until the sky was brightened by the placid smile of dawn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Doña Casiana's House--A Morning Ceremony--Conspiracy--Wherein Is Discussed the Nutritive Value of Bones--Petra and her Family--Manuel; his arrival in Madrid.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The watchman knocked with his pike at the stores, one or two bakers passed with their bread, a shop was opened, then another, then a vestibule; a servant threw some refuse out on the sidewalk, a newsboy's calling was heard.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The watchman knocked with his pike at the stores, one or two bakers passed with their bread, a shop was opened, then another, then a vestibule; a servant threw some refuse out on the sidewalk, a newsboy's calling was heard.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The watchman knocked with his pike at the stores, one or two bakers passed with their bread, a shop was opened, then another, then a vestibule; a servant threw some refuse out on the sidewalk, a newsboy's calling was heard.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The watchman knocked with his pike at the stores, one or two bakers passed with their bread, a shop was opened, then another, then a vestibule; a servant threw some refuse out on the sidewalk, a newsboy's calling was heard.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The watchman knocked with his pike at the stores, one or two bakers passed with their bread, a shop was opened, then another, then a vestibule; a servant threw some refuse out on the sidewalk, a newsboy's calling was heard.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The watchman knocked with his pike at the stores, one or two bakers passed with their bread, a shop was opened, then another, then a vestibule; a servant threw some refuse out on the sidewalk, a newsboy's calling was heard.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading At the very first rays of the sun the performer relented, doubtless content with the perfection of his artistic efforts, and a quail took up his solo, giving the three regulation strokes.
performernounUS /pərˈfɔːrmər/
an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading At the very first rays of the sun the performer relented, doubtless content with the perfection of his artistic efforts, and a quail took up his solo, giving the three regulation strokes.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading And the cricket, now like an obstinate virtuoso, persisted in his musical exercises, which were truly somewhat monotonous, until the sky was brightened by the placid smile of dawn.
Petra
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From this reading Doña Casiana's House--A Morning Ceremony--Conspiracy--Wherein Is Discussed the Nutritive Value of Bones--Petra and her Family--Manuel; his arrival in Madrid.
pikenounUS /paɪk/
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
From this reading The watchman knocked with his pike at the stores, one or two bakers passed with their bread, a shop was opened, then another, then a vestibule; a servant threw some refuse out on the sidewalk, a newsboy's calling was heard.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading And the cricket, now like an obstinate virtuoso, persisted in his musical exercises, which were truly somewhat monotonous, until the sky was brightened by the placid smile of dawn.
quailverbUS /kweɪl/
draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading At the very first rays of the sun the performer relented, doubtless content with the perfection of his artistic efforts, and a quail took up his solo, giving the three regulation strokes.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading At the very first rays of the sun the performer relented, doubtless content with the perfection of his artistic efforts, and a quail took up his solo, giving the three regulation strokes.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading The watchman knocked with his pike at the stores, one or two bakers passed with their bread, a shop was opened, then another, then a vestibule; a servant threw some refuse out on the sidewalk, a newsboy's calling was heard.
regulationnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/
an authoritative rule
From this reading At the very first rays of the sun the performer relented, doubtless content with the perfection of his artistic efforts, and a quail took up his solo, giving the three regulation strokes.
relentedverbUS /rɪˈlentɪd/
past form of “relent” — give in, as to influence or pressure
From this reading At the very first rays of the sun the performer relented, doubtless content with the perfection of his artistic efforts, and a quail took up his solo, giving the three regulation strokes.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The watchman knocked with his pike at the stores, one or two bakers passed with their bread, a shop was opened, then another, then a vestibule; a servant threw some refuse out on the sidewalk, a newsboy's calling was heard.
do one's shopping
From this reading The watchman knocked with his pike at the stores, one or two bakers passed with their bread, a shop was opened, then another, then a vestibule; a servant threw some refuse out on the sidewalk, a newsboy's calling was heard.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading The watchman knocked with his pike at the stores, one or two bakers passed with their bread, a shop was opened, then another, then a vestibule; a servant threw some refuse out on the sidewalk, a newsboy's calling was heard.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading And the cricket, now like an obstinate virtuoso, persisted in his musical exercises, which were truly somewhat monotonous, until the sky was brightened by the placid smile of dawn.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading And the cricket, now like an obstinate virtuoso, persisted in his musical exercises, which were truly somewhat monotonous, until the sky was brightened by the placid smile of dawn.
solonounUS /ˈsoʊloʊ/
any activity that is performed alone without assistance
From this reading At the very first rays of the sun the performer relented, doubtless content with the perfection of his artistic efforts, and a quail took up his solo, giving the three regulation strokes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The watchman knocked with his pike at the stores, one or two bakers passed with their bread, a shop was opened, then another, then a vestibule; a servant threw some refuse out on the sidewalk, a newsboy's calling was heard.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading And the cricket, now like an obstinate virtuoso, persisted in his musical exercises, which were truly somewhat monotonous, until the sky was brightened by the placid smile of dawn.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The watchman knocked with his pike at the stores, one or two bakers passed with their bread, a shop was opened, then another, then a vestibule; a servant threw some refuse out on the sidewalk, a newsboy's calling was heard.
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading At the very first rays of the sun the performer relented, doubtless content with the perfection of his artistic efforts, and a quail took up his solo, giving the three regulation strokes.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading At the very first rays of the sun the performer relented, doubtless content with the perfection of his artistic efforts, and a quail took up his solo, giving the three regulation strokes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Doña Casiana's House--A Morning Ceremony--Conspiracy--Wherein Is Discussed the Nutritive Value of Bones--Petra and her Family--Manuel; his arrival in Madrid.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The watchman knocked with his pike at the stores, one or two bakers passed with their bread, a shop was opened, then another, then a vestibule; a servant threw some refuse out on the sidewalk, a newsboy's calling was heard.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The watchman knocked with his pike at the stores, one or two bakers passed with their bread, a shop was opened, then another, then a vestibule; a servant threw some refuse out on the sidewalk, a newsboy's calling was heard.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At the very first rays of the sun the performer relented, doubtless content with the perfection of his artistic efforts, and a quail took up his solo, giving the three regulation strokes.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The watchman knocked with his pike at the stores, one or two bakers passed with their bread, a shop was opened, then another, then a vestibule; a servant threw some refuse out on the sidewalk, a newsboy's calling was heard.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading At the very first rays of the sun the performer relented, doubtless content with the perfection of his artistic efforts, and a quail took up his solo, giving the three regulation strokes.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading And the cricket, now like an obstinate virtuoso, persisted in his musical exercises, which were truly somewhat monotonous, until the sky was brightened by the placid smile of dawn.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The watchman knocked with his pike at the stores, one or two bakers passed with their bread, a shop was opened, then another, then a vestibule; a servant threw some refuse out on the sidewalk, a newsboy's calling was heard.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading And the cricket, now like an obstinate virtuoso, persisted in his musical exercises, which were truly somewhat monotonous, until the sky was brightened by the placid smile of dawn.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At the very first rays of the sun the performer relented, doubtless content with the perfection of his artistic efforts, and a quail took up his solo, giving the three regulation strokes.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Doña Casiana's House--A Morning Ceremony--Conspiracy--Wherein Is Discussed the Nutritive Value of Bones--Petra and her Family--Manuel; his arrival in Madrid.
precisely as stated
From this reading At the very first rays of the sun the performer relented, doubtless content with the perfection of his artistic efforts, and a quail took up his solo, giving the three regulation strokes.
vestibulenounUS /ˈvestɪbjuːl/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading The watchman knocked with his pike at the stores, one or two bakers passed with their bread, a shop was opened, then another, then a vestibule; a servant threw some refuse out on the sidewalk, a newsboy's calling was heard.
virtuosonounUS /vərtʃuːˈoʊsoʊ/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading And the cricket, now like an obstinate virtuoso, persisted in his musical exercises, which were truly somewhat monotonous, until the sky was brightened by the placid smile of dawn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And the cricket, now like an obstinate virtuoso, persisted in his musical exercises, which were truly somewhat monotonous, until the sky was brightened by the placid smile of dawn.
watchmannounUS /ˈwɑːtʃmən/
a guard who keeps watch
From this reading The watchman knocked with his pike at the stores, one or two bakers passed with their bread, a shop was opened, then another, then a vestibule; a servant threw some refuse out on the sidewalk, a newsboy's calling was heard.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And the cricket, now like an obstinate virtuoso, persisted in his musical exercises, which were truly somewhat monotonous, until the sky was brightened by the placid smile of dawn.
Wherein
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From this reading Doña Casiana's House--A Morning Ceremony--Conspiracy--Wherein Is Discussed the Nutritive Value of Bones--Petra and her Family--Manuel; his arrival in Madrid.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And the cricket, now like an obstinate virtuoso, persisted in his musical exercises, which were truly somewhat monotonous, until the sky was brightened by the placid smile of dawn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the very first rays of the sun the performer relented, doubtless content with the perfection of his artistic efforts, and a quail took up his solo, giving the three regulation strokes.
