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From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For this reason we shall faithfully reproduce in this chapter several letters, one of them being that of the correspondent of a noted Manila newspaper, respected for its grave tone and deep seriousness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For this reason we shall faithfully reproduce in this chapter several letters, one of them being that of the correspondent of a noted Manila newspaper, respected for its grave tone and deep seriousness.
Cada
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From this reading Correspondence Cada uno habla de la feria como le va en ella.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading For this reason we shall faithfully reproduce in this chapter several letters, one of them being that of the correspondent of a noted Manila newspaper, respected for its grave tone and deep seriousness.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
como
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From this reading Correspondence Cada uno habla de la feria como le va en ella.
make right or correct
From this reading Our readers will correct some natural and trifling slips of the pen.
CorrespondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading Correspondence Cada uno habla de la feria como le va en ella.
correspondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading For this reason we shall faithfully reproduce in this chapter several letters, one of them being that of the correspondent of a noted Manila newspaper, respected for its grave tone and deep seriousness.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Correspondence Cada uno habla de la feria como le va en ella.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading For this reason we shall faithfully reproduce in this chapter several letters, one of them being that of the correspondent of a noted Manila newspaper, respected for its grave tone and deep seriousness.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
ella
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From this reading Correspondence Cada uno habla de la feria como le va en ella.
half the width of an em
From this reading Correspondence Cada uno habla de la feria como le va en ella.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading For this reason we shall faithfully reproduce in this chapter several letters, one of them being that of the correspondent of a noted Manila newspaper, respected for its grave tone and deep seriousness.
ferianounUS /ˈferiə/
a weekday on which no festival or holiday is celebrated
From this reading Correspondence Cada uno habla de la feria como le va en ella.
fiestas
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From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
FilipinosnounUS /ˌfɪləˈpiːnoʊz/
plural of “filipino” — a native or inhabitant of the Philippines
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this reason we shall faithfully reproduce in this chapter several letters, one of them being that of the correspondent of a noted Manila newspaper, respected for its grave tone and deep seriousness.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
death of a person
From this reading For this reason we shall faithfully reproduce in this chapter several letters, one of them being that of the correspondent of a noted Manila newspaper, respected for its grave tone and deep seriousness.
habla
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From this reading Correspondence Cada uno habla de la feria como le va en ella.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
how
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From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For this reason we shall faithfully reproduce in this chapter several letters, one of them being that of the correspondent of a noted Manila newspaper, respected for its grave tone and deep seriousness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For this reason we shall faithfully reproduce in this chapter several letters, one of them being that of the correspondent of a noted Manila newspaper, respected for its grave tone and deep seriousness.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Correspondence Cada uno habla de la feria como le va en ella.
immediately past
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Correspondence Cada uno habla de la feria como le va en ella.
the literary culture
From this reading For this reason we shall faithfully reproduce in this chapter several letters, one of them being that of the correspondent of a noted Manila newspaper, respected for its grave tone and deep seriousness.
ManilanounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
From this reading For this reason we shall faithfully reproduce in this chapter several letters, one of them being that of the correspondent of a noted Manila newspaper, respected for its grave tone and deep seriousness.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Our readers will correct some natural and trifling slips of the pen.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading For this reason we shall faithfully reproduce in this chapter several letters, one of them being that of the correspondent of a noted Manila newspaper, respected for its grave tone and deep seriousness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading For this reason we shall faithfully reproduce in this chapter several letters, one of them being that of the correspondent of a noted Manila newspaper, respected for its grave tone and deep seriousness.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For this reason we shall faithfully reproduce in this chapter several letters, one of them being that of the correspondent of a noted Manila newspaper, respected for its grave tone and deep seriousness.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
go across or through
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Our readers will correct some natural and trifling slips of the pen.
by chance
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Our readers will correct some natural and trifling slips of the pen.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For this reason we shall faithfully reproduce in this chapter several letters, one of them being that of the correspondent of a noted Manila newspaper, respected for its grave tone and deep seriousness.
reproduceverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːs/
make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading For this reason we shall faithfully reproduce in this chapter several letters, one of them being that of the correspondent of a noted Manila newspaper, respected for its grave tone and deep seriousness.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading Thus the worthy correspondent of the respectable newspaper wrote:
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading For this reason we shall faithfully reproduce in this chapter several letters, one of them being that of the correspondent of a noted Manila newspaper, respected for its grave tone and deep seriousness.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading For this reason we shall faithfully reproduce in this chapter several letters, one of them being that of the correspondent of a noted Manila newspaper, respected for its grave tone and deep seriousness.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For this reason we shall faithfully reproduce in this chapter several letters, one of them being that of the correspondent of a noted Manila newspaper, respected for its grave tone and deep seriousness.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading For this reason we shall faithfully reproduce in this chapter several letters, one of them being that of the correspondent of a noted Manila newspaper, respected for its grave tone and deep seriousness.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
slipsnounUS /slɪps/
plural of “slip” — a socially awkward or tactless act
From this reading Our readers will correct some natural and trifling slips of the pen.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For this reason we shall faithfully reproduce in this chapter several letters, one of them being that of the correspondent of a noted Manila newspaper, respected for its grave tone and deep seriousness.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this reason we shall faithfully reproduce in this chapter several letters, one of them being that of the correspondent of a noted Manila newspaper, respected for its grave tone and deep seriousness.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus the worthy correspondent of the respectable newspaper wrote:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading For this reason we shall faithfully reproduce in this chapter several letters, one of them being that of the correspondent of a noted Manila newspaper, respected for its grave tone and deep seriousness.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading Our readers will correct some natural and trifling slips of the pen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
uno
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From this reading Correspondence Cada uno habla de la feria como le va en ella.
vanoun
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Correspondence Cada uno habla de la feria como le va en ella.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Our readers will correct some natural and trifling slips of the pen.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading [82] As nothing of importance to our characters happened during the first two days, we should gladly pass on to the third and last, were it not that perhaps some foreign reader may wish to know how the Filipinos celebrate their fiestas.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Thus the worthy correspondent of the respectable newspaper wrote:
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Thus the worthy correspondent of the respectable newspaper wrote:
