used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps their spirits had been raised by the attractive houses of the town of Pasig, or the glasses of sherry they had drunk in preparation for the coming meal, or the prospect of a good breakfast.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading When Padre Florentino joined the group above, the bad humor provoked by the previous discussion had entirely disappeared.
(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 Whatever the cause, the fact was that they were all laughing and joking, even including the lean Franciscan, although he made little noise and his smiles looked like death-grins.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Whatever the cause, the fact was that they were all laughing and joking, even including the lean Franciscan, although he made little noise and his smiles looked like death-grins.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whatever the cause, the fact was that they were all laughing and joking, even including the lean Franciscan, although he made little noise and his smiles looked like death-grins.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Perhaps their spirits had been raised by the attractive houses of the town of Pasig, or the glasses of sherry they had drunk in preparation for the coming meal, or the prospect of a good breakfast.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading When Padre Florentino joined the group above, the bad humor provoked by the previous discussion had entirely disappeared.
bedeuten
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From this reading LEGENDS Ich weiss nicht was soil es bedeuten Dass ich so traurig bin!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Perhaps their spirits had been raised by the attractive houses of the town of Pasig, or the glasses of sherry they had drunk in preparation for the coming meal, or the prospect of a good breakfast.
binnounUS /bɪn/
a container; usually has a lid
From this reading LEGENDS Ich weiss nicht was soil es bedeuten Dass ich so traurig bin!
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Perhaps their spirits had been raised by the attractive houses of the town of Pasig, or the glasses of sherry they had drunk in preparation for the coming meal, or the prospect of a good breakfast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Padre Florentino joined the group above, the bad humor provoked by the previous discussion had entirely disappeared.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Whatever the cause, the fact was that they were all laughing and joking, even including the lean Franciscan, although he made little noise and his smiles looked like death-grins.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Perhaps their spirits had been raised by the attractive houses of the town of Pasig, or the glasses of sherry they had drunk in preparation for the coming meal, or the prospect of a good breakfast.
DassnounUS /dæs/
plural of “das” — any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes
From this reading LEGENDS Ich weiss nicht was soil es bedeuten Dass ich so traurig bin!
death-grins
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From this reading Whatever the cause, the fact was that they were all laughing and joking, even including the lean Franciscan, although he made little noise and his smiles looked like death-grins.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading When Padre Florentino joined the group above, the bad humor provoked by the previous discussion had entirely disappeared.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading When Padre Florentino joined the group above, the bad humor provoked by the previous discussion had entirely disappeared.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Perhaps their spirits had been raised by the attractive houses of the town of Pasig, or the glasses of sherry they had drunk in preparation for the coming meal, or the prospect of a good breakfast.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading When Padre Florentino joined the group above, the bad humor provoked by the previous discussion had entirely disappeared.
esnounUS /es/
a radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons
From this reading LEGENDS Ich weiss nicht was soil es bedeuten Dass ich so traurig bin!
divisible by two
From this reading Whatever the cause, the fact was that they were all laughing and joking, even including the lean Franciscan, although he made little noise and his smiles looked like death-grins.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading “Evil times, evil times!” said Padre Sibyla with a laugh.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Whatever the cause, the fact was that they were all laughing and joking, even including the lean Franciscan, although he made little noise and his smiles looked like death-grins.
Florentino
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From this reading When Padre Florentino joined the group above, the bad humor provoked by the previous discussion had entirely disappeared.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps their spirits had been raised by the attractive houses of the town of Pasig, or the glasses of sherry they had drunk in preparation for the coming meal, or the prospect of a good breakfast.
FranciscannounUS /frænˈsɪskən/
a Roman Catholic friar wearing the grey habit of the Franciscan order
From this reading Whatever the cause, the fact was that they were all laughing and joking, even including the lean Franciscan, although he made little noise and his smiles looked like death-grins.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Perhaps their spirits had been raised by the attractive houses of the town of Pasig, or the glasses of sherry they had drunk in preparation for the coming meal, or the prospect of a good breakfast.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Perhaps their spirits had been raised by the attractive houses of the town of Pasig, or the glasses of sherry they had drunk in preparation for the coming meal, or the prospect of a good breakfast.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading When Padre Florentino joined the group above, the bad humor provoked by the previous discussion had entirely disappeared.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Padre Florentino joined the group above, the bad humor provoked by the previous discussion had entirely disappeared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever the cause, the fact was that they were all laughing and joking, even including the lean Franciscan, although he made little noise and his smiles looked like death-grins.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whatever the cause, the fact was that they were all laughing and joking, even including the lean Franciscan, although he made little noise and his smiles looked like death-grins.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Perhaps their spirits had been raised by the attractive houses of the town of Pasig, or the glasses of sherry they had drunk in preparation for the coming meal, or the prospect of a good breakfast.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading When Padre Florentino joined the group above, the bad humor provoked by the previous discussion had entirely disappeared.
Ich
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From this reading LEGENDS Ich weiss nicht was soil es bedeuten Dass ich so traurig bin!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps their spirits had been raised by the attractive houses of the town of Pasig, or the glasses of sherry they had drunk in preparation for the coming meal, or the prospect of a good breakfast.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Whatever the cause, the fact was that they were all laughing and joking, even including the lean Franciscan, although he made little noise and his smiles looked like death-grins.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading When Padre Florentino joined the group above, the bad humor provoked by the previous discussion had entirely disappeared.
jokingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading Whatever the cause, the fact was that they were all laughing and joking, even including the lean Franciscan, although he made little noise and his smiles looked like death-grins.
the sound of laughing
From this reading “Evil times, evil times!” said Padre Sibyla with a laugh.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Whatever the cause, the fact was that they were all laughing and joking, even including the lean Franciscan, although he made little noise and his smiles looked like death-grins.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Whatever the cause, the fact was that they were all laughing and joking, even including the lean Franciscan, although he made little noise and his smiles looked like death-grins.
LEGENDSnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading LEGENDS Ich weiss nicht was soil es bedeuten Dass ich so traurig bin!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Whatever the cause, the fact was that they were all laughing and joking, even including the lean Franciscan, although he made little noise and his smiles looked like death-grins.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Whatever the cause, the fact was that they were all laughing and joking, even including the lean Franciscan, although he made little noise and his smiles looked like death-grins.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Whatever the cause, the fact was that they were all laughing and joking, even including the lean Franciscan, although he made little noise and his smiles looked like death-grins.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Whatever the cause, the fact was that they were all laughing and joking, even including the lean Franciscan, although he made little noise and his smiles looked like death-grins.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Perhaps their spirits had been raised by the attractive houses of the town of Pasig, or the glasses of sherry they had drunk in preparation for the coming meal, or the prospect of a good breakfast.
nicht
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From this reading LEGENDS Ich weiss nicht was soil es bedeuten Dass ich so traurig bin!
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Whatever the cause, the fact was that they were all laughing and joking, even including the lean Franciscan, although he made little noise and his smiles looked like death-grins.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps their spirits had been raised by the attractive houses of the town of Pasig, or the glasses of sherry they had drunk in preparation for the coming meal, or the prospect of a good breakfast.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Perhaps their spirits had been raised by the attractive houses of the town of Pasig, or the glasses of sherry they had drunk in preparation for the coming meal, or the prospect of a good breakfast.
PadrenounUS /ˈpædreɪ/
a chaplain in one of the military services
From this reading When Padre Florentino joined the group above, the bad humor provoked by the previous discussion had entirely disappeared.
Pasig
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From this reading Perhaps their spirits had been raised by the attractive houses of the town of Pasig, or the glasses of sherry they had drunk in preparation for the coming meal, or the prospect of a good breakfast.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps their spirits had been raised by the attractive houses of the town of Pasig, or the glasses of sherry they had drunk in preparation for the coming meal, or the prospect of a good breakfast.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Perhaps their spirits had been raised by the attractive houses of the town of Pasig, or the glasses of sherry they had drunk in preparation for the coming meal, or the prospect of a good breakfast.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading When Padre Florentino joined the group above, the bad humor provoked by the previous discussion had entirely disappeared.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Perhaps their spirits had been raised by the attractive houses of the town of Pasig, or the glasses of sherry they had drunk in preparation for the coming meal, or the prospect of a good breakfast.
provokedadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkt/
incited, especially deliberately, to anger
From this reading When Padre Florentino joined the group above, the bad humor provoked by the previous discussion had entirely disappeared.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Perhaps their spirits had been raised by the attractive houses of the town of Pasig, or the glasses of sherry they had drunk in preparation for the coming meal, or the prospect of a good breakfast.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Evil times, evil times!” said Padre Sibyla with a laugh.
sherrynounUS /ˈʃeri/
dry to sweet amber wine from the Jerez region of southern Spain or similar wines produced elsewhere; usually drunk as an aperitif
From this reading Perhaps their spirits had been raised by the attractive houses of the town of Pasig, or the glasses of sherry they had drunk in preparation for the coming meal, or the prospect of a good breakfast.
Sibyla
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From this reading “Evil times, evil times!” said Padre Sibyla with a laugh.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Whatever the cause, the fact was that they were all laughing and joking, even including the lean Franciscan, although he made little noise and his smiles looked like death-grins.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading LEGENDS Ich weiss nicht was soil es bedeuten Dass ich so traurig bin!
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading LEGENDS Ich weiss nicht was soil es bedeuten Dass ich so traurig bin!
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Perhaps their spirits had been raised by the attractive houses of the town of Pasig, or the glasses of sherry they had drunk in preparation for the coming meal, or the prospect of a good breakfast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whatever the cause, the fact was that they were all laughing and joking, even including the lean Franciscan, although he made little noise and his smiles looked like death-grins.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Padre Florentino joined the group above, the bad humor provoked by the previous discussion had entirely disappeared.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps their spirits had been raised by the attractive houses of the town of Pasig, or the glasses of sherry they had drunk in preparation for the coming meal, or the prospect of a good breakfast.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps their spirits had been raised by the attractive houses of the town of Pasig, or the glasses of sherry they had drunk in preparation for the coming meal, or the prospect of a good breakfast.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “Evil times, evil times!” said Padre Sibyla with a laugh.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Perhaps their spirits had been raised by the attractive houses of the town of Pasig, or the glasses of sherry they had drunk in preparation for the coming meal, or the prospect of a good breakfast.
traurig
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From this reading LEGENDS Ich weiss nicht was soil es bedeuten Dass ich so traurig bin!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LEGENDS Ich weiss nicht was soil es bedeuten Dass ich so traurig bin!
weiss
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From this reading LEGENDS Ich weiss nicht was soil es bedeuten Dass ich so traurig bin!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whatever the cause, the fact was that they were all laughing and joking, even including the lean Franciscan, although he made little noise and his smiles looked like death-grins.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever the cause, the fact was that they were all laughing and joking, even including the lean Franciscan, although he made little noise and his smiles looked like death-grins.
at the time that
From this reading When Padre Florentino joined the group above, the bad humor provoked by the previous discussion had entirely disappeared.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Evil times, evil times!” said Padre Sibyla with a laugh.
