Chapter XI · Chapter 11

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The Kermesse on Pasión Street--"The Dude"--A Café Chantant.

having companions or an escort

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

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From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading He had learned that his sweetheart and her mother were thinking of going to the kermesse, so he procured a pair of tickets and told Manuel that they two would attend.

expected hopefully

From this reading Leandro eagerly awaited the kermesse that was to take place on Pasión street.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Kermesse on Pasión Street--"The Dude"--A Café Chantant.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Kermesse on Pasión Street--"The Dude"--A Café Chantant.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

characterized by great determination

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

an informal form of address for a man

From this reading The Kermesse on Pasión Street--"The Dude"--A Café Chantant.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Leandro eagerly awaited the kermesse that was to take place on Pasión street.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

a social unit living together

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

the act of departing

From this reading He had learned that his sweetheart and her mother were thinking of going to the kermesse, so he procured a pair of tickets and told Manuel that they two would attend.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading So it happened.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He had learned that his sweetheart and her mother were thinking of going to the kermesse, so he procured a pair of tickets and told Manuel that they two would attend.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So it happened.

conformity or harmony

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Kermesse on Pasión Street--"The Dude"--A Café Chantant.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Leandro eagerly awaited the kermesse that was to take place on Pasión street.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He had learned that his sweetheart and her mother were thinking of going to the kermesse, so he procured a pair of tickets and told Manuel that they two would attend.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had learned that his sweetheart and her mother were thinking of going to the kermesse, so he procured a pair of tickets and told Manuel that they two would attend.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He had learned that his sweetheart and her mother were thinking of going to the kermesse, so he procured a pair of tickets and told Manuel that they two would attend.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

belonging to or active during the night

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Kermesse on Pasión Street--"The Dude"--A Café Chantant.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading He had learned that his sweetheart and her mother were thinking of going to the kermesse, so he procured a pair of tickets and told Manuel that they two would attend.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Kermesse on Pasión Street--"The Dude"--A Café Chantant.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Leandro eagerly awaited the kermesse that was to take place on Pasión street.

metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

past form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading He had learned that his sweetheart and her mother were thinking of going to the kermesse, so he procured a pair of tickets and told Manuel that they two would attend.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had learned that his sweetheart and her mother were thinking of going to the kermesse, so he procured a pair of tickets and told Manuel that they two would attend.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The Kermesse on Pasión Street--"The Dude"--A Café Chantant.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

a person loved by another person

From this reading He had learned that his sweetheart and her mother were thinking of going to the kermesse, so he procured a pair of tickets and told Manuel that they two would attend.

carry out

From this reading Leandro eagerly awaited the kermesse that was to take place on Pasión street.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Leandro eagerly awaited the kermesse that was to take place on Pasión street.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Kermesse on Pasión Street--"The Dude"--A Café Chantant.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had learned that his sweetheart and her mother were thinking of going to the kermesse, so he procured a pair of tickets and told Manuel that they two would attend.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading He had learned that his sweetheart and her mother were thinking of going to the kermesse, so he procured a pair of tickets and told Manuel that they two would attend.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading He had learned that his sweetheart and her mother were thinking of going to the kermesse, so he procured a pair of tickets and told Manuel that they two would attend.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Leandro eagerly awaited the kermesse that was to take place on Pasión street.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He had learned that his sweetheart and her mother were thinking of going to the kermesse, so he procured a pair of tickets and told Manuel that they two would attend.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He had learned that his sweetheart and her mother were thinking of going to the kermesse, so he procured a pair of tickets and told Manuel that they two would attend.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

precisely as stated

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Leandro eagerly awaited the kermesse that was to take place on Pasión street.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He had learned that his sweetheart and her mother were thinking of going to the kermesse, so he procured a pair of tickets and told Manuel that they two would attend.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He had learned that his sweetheart and her mother were thinking of going to the kermesse, so he procured a pair of tickets and told Manuel that they two would attend.

a late time of life

From this reading In former years he had accompanied Milagros to the nocturnal fair of San Antonio and to those of the Prado; he had danced with her, treated her to buns, presented her with a pot of sweet basil; but this summer the proof-reader's family seemed very much determined upon keeping Milagros away from Leandro.