Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

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

From this reading Notes long, full, mournful as a prayer, yet still vigorous, escaped from the old instrument.

plural of “accompaniment” — an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

highly skilled

From this reading Padre Florentino, who was an accomplished musician, was improvising, and, as he was alone, gave free rein to the sadness in his heart.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Padre Florentino, who was an accomplished musician, was improvising, and, as he was alone, gave free rein to the sadness in his heart.

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

From this reading Padre Florentino, who was an accomplished musician, was improvising, and, as he was alone, gave free rein to the sadness in his heart.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

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

From this reading His good friend, Don Tiburcio de Espadaña, had just left him, fleeing from the persecution of his wife.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading His good friend, Don Tiburcio de Espadaña, had just left him, fleeing from the persecution of his wife.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading Notes long, full, mournful as a prayer, yet still vigorous, escaped from the old instrument.

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From this reading His good friend, Don Tiburcio de Espadaña, had just left him, fleeing from the persecution of his wife.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading His good friend, Don Tiburcio de Espadaña, had just left him, fleeing from the persecution of his wife.

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From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the truth was that the old man was very sad.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Padre Florentino, who was an accomplished musician, was improvising, and, as he was alone, gave free rein to the sadness in his heart.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading His good friend, Don Tiburcio de Espadaña, had just left him, fleeing from the persecution of his wife.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Notes long, full, mournful as a prayer, yet still vigorous, escaped from the old instrument.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Notes long, full, mournful as a prayer, yet still vigorous, escaped from the old instrument.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Padre Florentino, who was an accomplished musician, was improvising, and, as he was alone, gave free rein to the sadness in his heart.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading His good friend, Don Tiburcio de Espadaña, had just left him, fleeing from the persecution of his wife.

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

From this reading His good friend, Don Tiburcio de Espadaña, had just left him, fleeing from the persecution of his wife.

a free-reeded instrument with a piano keyboard in which air is forced through the reeds by bellows

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

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

From this reading Padre Florentino, who was an accomplished musician, was improvising, and, as he was alone, gave free rein to the sadness in his heart.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Padre Florentino, who was an accomplished musician, was improvising, and, as he was alone, gave free rein to the sadness in his heart.

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

From this reading His good friend, Don Tiburcio de Espadaña, had just left him, fleeing from the persecution of his wife.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

-ing form of “improvise” — perform without preparation

From this reading Padre Florentino, who was an accomplished musician, was improvising, and, as he was alone, gave free rein to the sadness in his heart.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading Notes long, full, mournful as a prayer, yet still vigorous, escaped from the old instrument.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

and nothing more

From this reading His good friend, Don Tiburcio de Espadaña, had just left him, fleeing from the persecution of his wife.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading His good friend, Don Tiburcio de Espadaña, had just left him, fleeing from the persecution of his wife.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Notes long, full, mournful as a prayer, yet still vigorous, escaped from the old instrument.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading For the truth was that the old man was very sad.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

migratory

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

expressing sorrow

From this reading Notes long, full, mournful as a prayer, yet still vigorous, escaped from the old instrument.

someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)

From this reading Padre Florentino, who was an accomplished musician, was improvising, and, as he was alone, gave free rein to the sadness in his heart.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Notes long, full, mournful as a prayer, yet still vigorous, escaped from the old instrument.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Notes long, full, mournful as a prayer, yet still vigorous, escaped from the old instrument.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

a chaplain in one of the military services

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)

From this reading His good friend, Don Tiburcio de Espadaña, had just left him, fleeing from the persecution of his wife.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Notes long, full, mournful as a prayer, yet still vigorous, escaped from the old instrument.

control and direct with or as if by reins

From this reading Padre Florentino, who was an accomplished musician, was improvising, and, as he was alone, gave free rein to the sadness in his heart.

-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading Padre Florentino, who was an accomplished musician, was improvising, and, as he was alone, gave free rein to the sadness in his heart.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

full and loud and deep

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

not in physical motion

From this reading Notes long, full, mournful as a prayer, yet still vigorous, escaped from the old instrument.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For the truth was that the old man was very sad.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

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From this reading His good friend, Don Tiburcio de Espadaña, had just left him, fleeing from the persecution of his wife.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

plural of “treetop” — the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading For the truth was that the old man was very sad.

plural of “tune” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

up to a particular time

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

precisely as stated

From this reading For the truth was that the old man was very sad.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading Notes long, full, mournful as a prayer, yet still vigorous, escaped from the old instrument.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

which person or people

From this reading Padre Florentino, who was an accomplished musician, was improvising, and, as he was alone, gave free rein to the sadness in his heart.

belonging to which person

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading His good friend, Don Tiburcio de Espadaña, had just left him, fleeing from the persecution of his wife.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading CONCLUSION In his solitary retreat on the shore of the sea, whose mobile surface was visible through the open, windows, extending outward until it mingled with the horizon, Padre Florentino was relieving the monotony by playing on his harmonium sad and melancholy tunes, to which the sonorous roar of the surf and the sighing of the treetops of the neighboring wood served as accompaniments.

but in spite of that

From this reading Notes long, full, mournful as a prayer, yet still vigorous, escaped from the old instrument.