Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading Dolores the Scandalous--Pastiri's Tricks--Tender Savagery--A Modest Out-of-the-way Robbery.

later than; following

From this reading After a week spent in sleeping in the open Manuel decided one day to rejoin Vidal and Bizco and to take up their evil ways.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Manuel knocked, but Dolores refused to open the door; finally, after hearing the boy's explanations, she allowed him to come in.

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

From this reading After a week spent in sleeping in the open Manuel decided one day to rejoin Vidal and Bizco and to take up their evil ways.

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From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Manuel went off to Las Cambroneras, asked for Dolores and was shown a door in a patio inhabited by gipsies.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

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From this reading After a week spent in sleeping in the open Manuel decided one day to rejoin Vidal and Bizco and to take up their evil ways.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Manuel knocked, but Dolores refused to open the door; finally, after hearing the boy's explanations, she allowed him to come in.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Manuel knocked, but Dolores refused to open the door; finally, after hearing the boy's explanations, she allowed him to come in.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Manuel went off to Las Cambroneras, asked for Dolores and was shown a door in a patio inhabited by gipsies.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

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From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

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From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

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From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Manuel knocked, but Dolores refused to open the door; finally, after hearing the boy's explanations, she allowed him to come in.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading After a week spent in sleeping in the open Manuel decided one day to rejoin Vidal and Bizco and to take up their evil ways.

recognizable; marked

From this reading After a week spent in sleeping in the open Manuel decided one day to rejoin Vidal and Bizco and to take up their evil ways.

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From this reading Dolores the Scandalous--Pastiri's Tricks--Tender Savagery--A Modest Out-of-the-way Robbery.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Manuel went off to Las Cambroneras, asked for Dolores and was shown a door in a patio inhabited by gipsies.

angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading After a week spent in sleeping in the open Manuel decided one day to rejoin Vidal and Bizco and to take up their evil ways.

plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Manuel knocked, but Dolores refused to open the door; finally, after hearing the boy's explanations, she allowed him to come in.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Manuel knocked, but Dolores refused to open the door; finally, after hearing the boy's explanations, she allowed him to come in.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Manuel went off to Las Cambroneras, asked for Dolores and was shown a door in a patio inhabited by gipsies.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

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From this reading Manuel went off to Las Cambroneras, asked for Dolores and was shown a door in a patio inhabited by gipsies.

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

From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Manuel knocked, but Dolores refused to open the door; finally, after hearing the boy's explanations, she allowed him to come in.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

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

From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

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

From this reading After a week spent in sleeping in the open Manuel decided one day to rejoin Vidal and Bizco and to take up their evil ways.

having inhabitants; lived in

From this reading Manuel went off to Las Cambroneras, asked for Dolores and was shown a door in a patio inhabited by gipsies.

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From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading Manuel knocked, but Dolores refused to open the door; finally, after hearing the boy's explanations, she allowed him to come in.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

plural of “la” — a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

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From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

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From this reading After a week spent in sleeping in the open Manuel decided one day to rejoin Vidal and Bizco and to take up their evil ways.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading Dolores the Scandalous--Pastiri's Tricks--Tender Savagery--A Modest Out-of-the-way Robbery.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

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

From this reading Manuel went off to Las Cambroneras, asked for Dolores and was shown a door in a patio inhabited by gipsies.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading After a week spent in sleeping in the open Manuel decided one day to rejoin Vidal and Bizco and to take up their evil ways.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading After a week spent in sleeping in the open Manuel decided one day to rejoin Vidal and Bizco and to take up their evil ways.

exceptional, unusual, or remarkable

From this reading Dolores the Scandalous--Pastiri's Tricks--Tender Savagery--A Modest Out-of-the-way Robbery.

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From this reading Dolores the Scandalous--Pastiri's Tricks--Tender Savagery--A Modest Out-of-the-way Robbery.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading Manuel went off to Las Cambroneras, asked for Dolores and was shown a door in a patio inhabited by gipsies.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Manuel knocked, but Dolores refused to open the door; finally, after hearing the boy's explanations, she allowed him to come in.

join again

From this reading After a week spent in sleeping in the open Manuel decided one day to rejoin Vidal and Bizco and to take up their evil ways.

larceny by threat of violence

From this reading Dolores the Scandalous--Pastiri's Tricks--Tender Savagery--A Modest Out-of-the-way Robbery.

the property of being untamed and ferocious

From this reading Dolores the Scandalous--Pastiri's Tricks--Tender Savagery--A Modest Out-of-the-way Robbery.

giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

From this reading Dolores the Scandalous--Pastiri's Tricks--Tender Savagery--A Modest Out-of-the-way Robbery.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Manuel knocked, but Dolores refused to open the door; finally, after hearing the boy's explanations, she allowed him to come in.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Manuel went off to Las Cambroneras, asked for Dolores and was shown a door in a patio inhabited by gipsies.

the state of being asleep

From this reading After a week spent in sleeping in the open Manuel decided one day to rejoin Vidal and Bizco and to take up their evil ways.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading After a week spent in sleeping in the open Manuel decided one day to rejoin Vidal and Bizco and to take up their evil ways.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

a woman adulterer

From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

carry out

From this reading After a week spent in sleeping in the open Manuel decided one day to rejoin Vidal and Bizco and to take up their evil ways.

plural of “tavern” — a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Dolores the Scandalous--Pastiri's Tricks--Tender Savagery--A Modest Out-of-the-way Robbery.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

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

From this reading Dolores the Scandalous--Pastiri's Tricks--Tender Savagery--A Modest Out-of-the-way Robbery.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading After a week spent in sleeping in the open Manuel decided one day to rejoin Vidal and Bizco and to take up their evil ways.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

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

From this reading After a week spent in sleeping in the open Manuel decided one day to rejoin Vidal and Bizco and to take up their evil ways.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading Dolores the Scandalous--Pastiri's Tricks--Tender Savagery--A Modest Out-of-the-way Robbery.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading After a week spent in sleeping in the open Manuel decided one day to rejoin Vidal and Bizco and to take up their evil ways.

United States writer (born in 1925)

From this reading After a week spent in sleeping in the open Manuel decided one day to rejoin Vidal and Bizco and to take up their evil ways.

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

From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading After a week spent in sleeping in the open Manuel decided one day to rejoin Vidal and Bizco and to take up their evil ways.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading After a week spent in sleeping in the open Manuel decided one day to rejoin Vidal and Bizco and to take up their evil ways.

widely or fully known

From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Manuel went off to Las Cambroneras, asked for Dolores and was shown a door in a patio inhabited by gipsies.

which person or people

From this reading He inquired after his friends in the taverns on the Andalucía cart-road, at La Llorosa, Las Injurias, and a chum of El Bizco, who was named El Chingui, told him that El Bizco was staying at Las Cambroneras, at the home of a well-known thieving strumpet called Dolores the Scandalous.