Chapter XIV

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

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was about nine in the morning; the streets were crowded with pedestrians, horsemen, carriages, and carts, proceeding in all directions.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

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From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

moving forward

From this reading Don Adolfo, while rapidly advancing through the streets, did not fail to observe what was going on around him; the ill-disguised restlessness, the growing anxiety of the population did not escape him.

later than; following

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

anew

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was about nine in the morning; the streets were crowded with pedestrians, horsemen, carriages, and carts, proceeding in all directions.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

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

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Don Adolfo, while rapidly advancing through the streets, did not fail to observe what was going on around him; the ill-disguised restlessness, the growing anxiety of the population did not escape him.

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

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Don Adolfo, while rapidly advancing through the streets, did not fail to observe what was going on around him; the ill-disguised restlessness, the growing anxiety of the population did not escape him.

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From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

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

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading It was about nine in the morning; the streets were crowded with pedestrians, horsemen, carriages, and carts, proceeding in all directions.

plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading It was about nine in the morning; the streets were crowded with pedestrians, horsemen, carriages, and carts, proceeding in all directions.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

make up

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

placed crosswise

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading It was about nine in the morning; the streets were crowded with pedestrians, horsemen, carriages, and carts, proceeding in all directions.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Don Adolfo, while rapidly advancing through the streets, did not fail to observe what was going on around him; the ill-disguised restlessness, the growing anxiety of the population did not escape him.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading It was about nine in the morning; the streets were crowded with pedestrians, horsemen, carriages, and carts, proceeding in all directions.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

an opposing military force

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Don Adolfo, while rapidly advancing through the streets, did not fail to observe what was going on around him; the ill-disguised restlessness, the growing anxiety of the population did not escape him.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Don Adolfo, while rapidly advancing through the streets, did not fail to observe what was going on around him; the ill-disguised restlessness, the growing anxiety of the population did not escape him.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

set up or found

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

the act of departing

From this reading Don Adolfo, while rapidly advancing through the streets, did not fail to observe what was going on around him; the ill-disguised restlessness, the growing anxiety of the population did not escape him.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Don Adolfo, while rapidly advancing through the streets, did not fail to observe what was going on around him; the ill-disguised restlessness, the growing anxiety of the population did not escape him.

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

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

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

From this reading Don Adolfo, while rapidly advancing through the streets, did not fail to observe what was going on around him; the ill-disguised restlessness, the growing anxiety of the population did not escape him.

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

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation

From this reading It was about nine in the morning; the streets were crowded with pedestrians, horsemen, carriages, and carts, proceeding in all directions.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE HOUSE IN THE SUBURBS.

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

From this reading Don Adolfo, while rapidly advancing through the streets, did not fail to observe what was going on around him; the ill-disguised restlessness, the growing anxiety of the population did not escape him.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE IN THE SUBURBS.

not causing anger or annoyance

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was about nine in the morning; the streets were crowded with pedestrians, horsemen, carriages, and carts, proceeding in all directions.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

inflected form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

the head of a city government

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

come together

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was about nine in the morning; the streets were crowded with pedestrians, horsemen, carriages, and carts, proceeding in all directions.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading It was about nine in the morning; the streets were crowded with pedestrians, horsemen, carriages, and carts, proceeding in all directions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Don Adolfo, while rapidly advancing through the streets, did not fail to observe what was going on around him; the ill-disguised restlessness, the growing anxiety of the population did not escape him.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Don Adolfo, while rapidly advancing through the streets, did not fail to observe what was going on around him; the ill-disguised restlessness, the growing anxiety of the population did not escape him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Don Adolfo, while rapidly advancing through the streets, did not fail to observe what was going on around him; the ill-disguised restlessness, the growing anxiety of the population did not escape him.

on one occasion

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

and nothing more

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

plural of “pedestrian” — a person who travels by foot

From this reading It was about nine in the morning; the streets were crowded with pedestrians, horsemen, carriages, and carts, proceeding in all directions.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading Don Adolfo, while rapidly advancing through the streets, did not fail to observe what was going on around him; the ill-disguised restlessness, the growing anxiety of the population did not escape him.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading It was about nine in the morning; the streets were crowded with pedestrians, horsemen, carriages, and carts, proceeding in all directions.

with speed

From this reading Don Adolfo, while rapidly advancing through the streets, did not fail to observe what was going on around him; the ill-disguised restlessness, the growing anxiety of the population did not escape him.

worried and uneasy

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active

From this reading Don Adolfo, while rapidly advancing through the streets, did not fail to observe what was going on around him; the ill-disguised restlessness, the growing anxiety of the population did not escape him.

put a saddle on

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading It was about nine in the morning; the streets were crowded with pedestrians, horsemen, carriages, and carts, proceeding in all directions.

plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading THE HOUSE IN THE SUBURBS.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

express a supposition

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

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

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE IN THE SUBURBS.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Don Adolfo, while rapidly advancing through the streets, did not fail to observe what was going on around him; the ill-disguised restlessness, the growing anxiety of the population did not escape him.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

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

From this reading At the palace gate don Adolfo found his horse held by a soldier; he at once leapt into the saddle, and after throwing a coin to the _asistente_, he again crossed the Plaza Mayor, and entered the Calle de Tacuba.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

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

From this reading It was about nine in the morning; the streets were crowded with pedestrians, horsemen, carriages, and carts, proceeding in all directions.

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

From this reading It was about nine in the morning; the streets were crowded with pedestrians, horsemen, carriages, and carts, proceeding in all directions.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Don Adolfo, while rapidly advancing through the streets, did not fail to observe what was going on around him; the ill-disguised restlessness, the growing anxiety of the population did not escape him.

at the time that

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

during the time that

From this reading Don Adolfo, while rapidly advancing through the streets, did not fail to observe what was going on around him; the ill-disguised restlessness, the growing anxiety of the population did not escape him.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was about nine in the morning; the streets were crowded with pedestrians, horsemen, carriages, and carts, proceeding in all directions.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The city, in a word, was leading that feverish existence of capitals during moments of a crisis, when all faces are restless, all glances suspicious--when conversations are only held in a low voice, and people are always led to suppose an enemy in the inoffensive stranger whom accident makes them suddenly meet.