used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading Marguerita immediately came forward, and was admired by all.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
(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 Marguerita immediately came forward, and was admired by all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The General Carrera and his staff request your hospitality."
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Marguerita immediately came forward, and was admired by all.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Marguerita immediately came forward, and was admired by all.
Carrera
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From this reading The General Carrera and his staff request your hospitality."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Marguerita, come forth.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Marguerita, come forth.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Marguerita immediately came forward, and was admired by all.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The General Carrera and his staff request your hospitality."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The General Carrera and his staff request your hospitality."
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
the state of being honored
From this reading SPANISH HONOUR.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading The General Carrera and his staff request your hospitality."
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Marguerita immediately came forward, and was admired by all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
Marguerita
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From this reading "Marguerita, come forth.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
a judge of a probate court
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
express the need or desire for
From this reading The General Carrera and his staff request your hospitality."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading SPANISH HONOUR.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading The General Carrera and his staff request your hospitality."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The General Carrera and his staff request your hospitality."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marguerita immediately came forward, and was admired by all.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I regret deeply," the general said, after a few moments spent in ordinary compliments, "that we were unable to arrive hither a few hours sooner, as our presence would have, I hear, relieved you of unpleasant visitors, of whom we have been in pursuit some days."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The General Carrera and his staff request your hospitality."
