used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Another peculiarity, also, kept his mind on the rack; he had seen Diego take from the hands of the people waiting for him a large parcel which had all the appearance of a human body.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After wrapping himself carefully in his cloak, Leon pensively went along the streets leading to Crevel's inn.
(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 Another peculiarity, also, kept his mind on the rack; he had seen Diego take from the hands of the people waiting for him a large parcel which had all the appearance of a human body.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading After wrapping himself carefully in his cloak, Leon pensively went along the streets leading to Crevel's inn.
in addition
From this reading Another peculiarity, also, kept his mind on the rack; he had seen Diego take from the hands of the people waiting for him a large parcel which had all the appearance of a human body.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Diego's last words incessantly reverted to his mind, and he asked himself why the Indian had recommended him so eagerly to proceed to the posada.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another peculiarity, also, kept his mind on the rack; he had seen Diego take from the hands of the people waiting for him a large parcel which had all the appearance of a human body.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Another peculiarity, also, kept his mind on the rack; he had seen Diego take from the hands of the people waiting for him a large parcel which had all the appearance of a human body.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Diego's last words incessantly reverted to his mind, and he asked himself why the Indian had recommended him so eagerly to proceed to the posada.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Another peculiarity, also, kept his mind on the rack; he had seen Diego take from the hands of the people waiting for him a large parcel which had all the appearance of a human body.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading He had also fancied that he heard a dull and plaintive groan from this bundle.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading After wrapping himself carefully in his cloak, Leon pensively went along the streets leading to Crevel's inn.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading After wrapping himself carefully in his cloak, Leon pensively went along the streets leading to Crevel's inn.
Crevel's
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From this reading After wrapping himself carefully in his cloak, Leon pensively went along the streets leading to Crevel's inn.
Diego
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From this reading Another peculiarity, also, kept his mind on the rack; he had seen Diego take from the hands of the people waiting for him a large parcel which had all the appearance of a human body.
Diego's
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From this reading Diego's last words incessantly reverted to his mind, and he asked himself why the Indian had recommended him so eagerly to proceed to the posada.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading He had also fancied that he heard a dull and plaintive groan from this bundle.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Diego's last words incessantly reverted to his mind, and he asked himself why the Indian had recommended him so eagerly to proceed to the posada.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading He had also fancied that he heard a dull and plaintive groan from this bundle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Another peculiarity, also, kept his mind on the rack; he had seen Diego take from the hands of the people waiting for him a large parcel which had all the appearance of a human body.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Another peculiarity, also, kept his mind on the rack; he had seen Diego take from the hands of the people waiting for him a large parcel which had all the appearance of a human body.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading THE GREEN ROOM.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading He had also fancied that he heard a dull and plaintive groan from this bundle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Diego's last words incessantly reverted to his mind, and he asked himself why the Indian had recommended him so eagerly to proceed to the posada.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Another peculiarity, also, kept his mind on the rack; he had seen Diego take from the hands of the people waiting for him a large parcel which had all the appearance of a human body.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Diego's last words incessantly reverted to his mind, and he asked himself why the Indian had recommended him so eagerly to proceed to the posada.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had also fancied that he heard a dull and plaintive groan from this bundle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Diego's last words incessantly reverted to his mind, and he asked himself why the Indian had recommended him so eagerly to proceed to the posada.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading After wrapping himself carefully in his cloak, Leon pensively went along the streets leading to Crevel's inn.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After wrapping himself carefully in his cloak, Leon pensively went along the streets leading to Crevel's inn.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Another peculiarity, also, kept his mind on the rack; he had seen Diego take from the hands of the people waiting for him a large parcel which had all the appearance of a human body.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After wrapping himself carefully in his cloak, Leon pensively went along the streets leading to Crevel's inn.
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading Diego's last words incessantly reverted to his mind, and he asked himself why the Indian had recommended him so eagerly to proceed to the posada.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Diego's last words incessantly reverted to his mind, and he asked himself why the Indian had recommended him so eagerly to proceed to the posada.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading After wrapping himself carefully in his cloak, Leon pensively went along the streets leading to Crevel's inn.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Another peculiarity, also, kept his mind on the rack; he had seen Diego take from the hands of the people waiting for him a large parcel which had all the appearance of a human body.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Another peculiarity, also, kept his mind on the rack; he had seen Diego take from the hands of the people waiting for him a large parcel which had all the appearance of a human body.
immediately past
From this reading Diego's last words incessantly reverted to his mind, and he asked himself why the Indian had recommended him so eagerly to proceed to the posada.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading After wrapping himself carefully in his cloak, Leon pensively went along the streets leading to Crevel's inn.
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading After wrapping himself carefully in his cloak, Leon pensively went along the streets leading to Crevel's inn.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Diego's last words incessantly reverted to his mind, and he asked himself why the Indian had recommended him so eagerly to proceed to the posada.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Another peculiarity, also, kept his mind on the rack; he had seen Diego take from the hands of the people waiting for him a large parcel which had all the appearance of a human body.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Another peculiarity, also, kept his mind on the rack; he had seen Diego take from the hands of the people waiting for him a large parcel which had all the appearance of a human body.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading Another peculiarity, also, kept his mind on the rack; he had seen Diego take from the hands of the people waiting for him a large parcel which had all the appearance of a human body.
peculiaritynounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerəti/
an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading Another peculiarity, also, kept his mind on the rack; he had seen Diego take from the hands of the people waiting for him a large parcel which had all the appearance of a human body.
pensivelyadverb
in a pensive manner
From this reading After wrapping himself carefully in his cloak, Leon pensively went along the streets leading to Crevel's inn.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Another peculiarity, also, kept his mind on the rack; he had seen Diego take from the hands of the people waiting for him a large parcel which had all the appearance of a human body.
plaintiveadjectiveUS /ˈpleɪntɪv/
expressing sorrow
From this reading He had also fancied that he heard a dull and plaintive groan from this bundle.
posada
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From this reading Diego's last words incessantly reverted to his mind, and he asked himself why the Indian had recommended him so eagerly to proceed to the posada.
continue talking
From this reading Diego's last words incessantly reverted to his mind, and he asked himself why the Indian had recommended him so eagerly to proceed to the posada.
rackverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
From this reading Another peculiarity, also, kept his mind on the rack; he had seen Diego take from the hands of the people waiting for him a large parcel which had all the appearance of a human body.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading Diego's last words incessantly reverted to his mind, and he asked himself why the Indian had recommended him so eagerly to proceed to the posada.
revertedverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “revert” — go back to a previous state
From this reading Diego's last words incessantly reverted to his mind, and he asked himself why the Indian had recommended him so eagerly to proceed to the posada.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE GREEN ROOM.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Another peculiarity, also, kept his mind on the rack; he had seen Diego take from the hands of the people waiting for him a large parcel which had all the appearance of a human body.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Diego's last words incessantly reverted to his mind, and he asked himself why the Indian had recommended him so eagerly to proceed to the posada.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading After wrapping himself carefully in his cloak, Leon pensively went along the streets leading to Crevel's inn.
carry out
From this reading Another peculiarity, also, kept his mind on the rack; he had seen Diego take from the hands of the people waiting for him a large parcel which had all the appearance of a human body.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had also fancied that he heard a dull and plaintive groan from this bundle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREEN ROOM.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had also fancied that he heard a dull and plaintive groan from this bundle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After wrapping himself carefully in his cloak, Leon pensively went along the streets leading to Crevel's inn.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Another peculiarity, also, kept his mind on the rack; he had seen Diego take from the hands of the people waiting for him a large parcel which had all the appearance of a human body.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After wrapping himself carefully in his cloak, Leon pensively went along the streets leading to Crevel's inn.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Another peculiarity, also, kept his mind on the rack; he had seen Diego take from the hands of the people waiting for him a large parcel which had all the appearance of a human body.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Diego's last words incessantly reverted to his mind, and he asked himself why the Indian had recommended him so eagerly to proceed to the posada.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Diego's last words incessantly reverted to his mind, and he asked himself why the Indian had recommended him so eagerly to proceed to the posada.
wrappingnounUS /ˈræpɪŋ/
the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
From this reading After wrapping himself carefully in his cloak, Leon pensively went along the streets leading to Crevel's inn.
