used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But he only smiled, and re-arranged his locks, remarking, while he did so, that with the addition of a gold chain and medal, the spoiled cap would be as good, or better than ever.
not being in a specified place
From this reading He would stand beside her chair, and watch the quick flush mount to her olive, delicately-rounded cheek, as he talked eloquently of the absent Juan.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading But he only smiled, and re-arranged his locks, remarking, while he did so, that with the addition of a gold chain and medal, the spoiled cap would be as good, or better than ever.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading He made the most of the limited opportunities of intercourse which the ceremonious manners of the time and country afforded, even to inmates of the same house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He made the most of the limited opportunities of intercourse which the ceremonious manners of the time and country afforded, even to inmates of the same house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He would stand beside her chair, and watch the quick flush mount to her olive, delicately-rounded cheek, as he talked eloquently of the absent Juan.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading In the last duel he fought, for instance, the ball had passed through his cap and grazed his head.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But he only smiled, and re-arranged his locks, remarking, while he did so, that with the addition of a gold chain and medal, the spoiled cap would be as good, or better than ever.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He would stand beside her chair, and watch the quick flush mount to her olive, delicately-rounded cheek, as he talked eloquently of the absent Juan.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But he only smiled, and re-arranged his locks, remarking, while he did so, that with the addition of a gold chain and medal, the spoiled cap would be as good, or better than ever.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he only smiled, and re-arranged his locks, remarking, while he did so, that with the addition of a gold chain and medal, the spoiled cap would be as good, or better than ever.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading In the last duel he fought, for instance, the ball had passed through his cap and grazed his head.
ceremoniousadjective
characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display
From this reading He made the most of the limited opportunities of intercourse which the ceremonious manners of the time and country afforded, even to inmates of the same house.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading But he only smiled, and re-arranged his locks, remarking, while he did so, that with the addition of a gold chain and medal, the spoiled cap would be as good, or better than ever.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He would stand beside her chair, and watch the quick flush mount to her olive, delicately-rounded cheek, as he talked eloquently of the absent Juan.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading He would stand beside her chair, and watch the quick flush mount to her olive, delicately-rounded cheek, as he talked eloquently of the absent Juan.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He made the most of the limited opportunities of intercourse which the ceremonious manners of the time and country afforded, even to inmates of the same house.
delicately-rounded
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From this reading He would stand beside her chair, and watch the quick flush mount to her olive, delicately-rounded cheek, as he talked eloquently of the absent Juan.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But he only smiled, and re-arranged his locks, remarking, while he did so, that with the addition of a gold chain and medal, the spoiled cap would be as good, or better than ever.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading In the last duel he fought, for instance, the ball had passed through his cap and grazed his head.
eloquentlyadverbUS /ˈeləkwəntli/
with eloquence
From this reading He would stand beside her chair, and watch the quick flush mount to her olive, delicately-rounded cheek, as he talked eloquently of the absent Juan.
divisible by two
From this reading He made the most of the limited opportunities of intercourse which the ceremonious manners of the time and country afforded, even to inmates of the same house.
at any time
From this reading But he only smiled, and re-arranged his locks, remarking, while he did so, that with the addition of a gold chain and medal, the spoiled cap would be as good, or better than ever.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading He would stand beside her chair, and watch the quick flush mount to her olive, delicately-rounded cheek, as he talked eloquently of the absent Juan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the last duel he fought, for instance, the ball had passed through his cap and grazed his head.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading In the last duel he fought, for instance, the ball had passed through his cap and grazed his head.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading He was never tired of relating stories of Juan’s prowess, Juan’s generosity.
coins made of gold
From this reading But he only smiled, and re-arranged his locks, remarking, while he did so, that with the addition of a gold chain and medal, the spoiled cap would be as good, or better than ever.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But he only smiled, and re-arranged his locks, remarking, while he did so, that with the addition of a gold chain and medal, the spoiled cap would be as good, or better than ever.
grazedadjectiveUS /ɡreɪzd/
scraped or touched lightly in passing
From this reading In the last duel he fought, for instance, the ball had passed through his cap and grazed his head.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the last duel he fought, for instance, the ball had passed through his cap and grazed his head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He made the most of the limited opportunities of intercourse which the ceremonious manners of the time and country afforded, even to inmates of the same house.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In the last duel he fought, for instance, the ball had passed through his cap and grazed his head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He would stand beside her chair, and watch the quick flush mount to her olive, delicately-rounded cheek, as he talked eloquently of the absent Juan.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the last duel he fought, for instance, the ball had passed through his cap and grazed his head.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He made the most of the limited opportunities of intercourse which the ceremonious manners of the time and country afforded, even to inmates of the same house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the last duel he fought, for instance, the ball had passed through his cap and grazed his head.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading He made the most of the limited opportunities of intercourse which the ceremonious manners of the time and country afforded, even to inmates of the same house.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the last duel he fought, for instance, the ball had passed through his cap and grazed his head.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading He made the most of the limited opportunities of intercourse which the ceremonious manners of the time and country afforded, even to inmates of the same house.
Juan
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From this reading He would stand beside her chair, and watch the quick flush mount to her olive, delicately-rounded cheek, as he talked eloquently of the absent Juan.
Juan's
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From this reading He was never tired of relating stories of Juan’s prowess, Juan’s generosity.
immediately past
From this reading In the last duel he fought, for instance, the ball had passed through his cap and grazed his head.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading He made the most of the limited opportunities of intercourse which the ceremonious manners of the time and country afforded, even to inmates of the same house.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading But he only smiled, and re-arranged his locks, remarking, while he did so, that with the addition of a gold chain and medal, the spoiled cap would be as good, or better than ever.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made the most of the limited opportunities of intercourse which the ceremonious manners of the time and country afforded, even to inmates of the same house.
social deportment
From this reading He made the most of the limited opportunities of intercourse which the ceremonious manners of the time and country afforded, even to inmates of the same house.
medalnounUS /ˈmedəl/
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
From this reading But he only smiled, and re-arranged his locks, remarking, while he did so, that with the addition of a gold chain and medal, the spoiled cap would be as good, or better than ever.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He made the most of the limited opportunities of intercourse which the ceremonious manners of the time and country afforded, even to inmates of the same house.
attach to a support
From this reading He would stand beside her chair, and watch the quick flush mount to her olive, delicately-rounded cheek, as he talked eloquently of the absent Juan.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was never tired of relating stories of Juan’s prowess, Juan’s generosity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He made the most of the limited opportunities of intercourse which the ceremonious manners of the time and country afforded, even to inmates of the same house.
oliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading He would stand beside her chair, and watch the quick flush mount to her olive, delicately-rounded cheek, as he talked eloquently of the absent Juan.
and nothing more
From this reading But he only smiled, and re-arranged his locks, remarking, while he did so, that with the addition of a gold chain and medal, the spoiled cap would be as good, or better than ever.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He made the most of the limited opportunities of intercourse which the ceremonious manners of the time and country afforded, even to inmates of the same house.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But he only smiled, and re-arranged his locks, remarking, while he did so, that with the addition of a gold chain and medal, the spoiled cap would be as good, or better than ever.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In the last duel he fought, for instance, the ball had passed through his cap and grazed his head.
prowessnounUS /ˈpraʊəs/
a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
From this reading He was never tired of relating stories of Juan’s prowess, Juan’s generosity.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He would stand beside her chair, and watch the quick flush mount to her olive, delicately-rounded cheek, as he talked eloquently of the absent Juan.
re-arranged
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From this reading But he only smiled, and re-arranged his locks, remarking, while he did so, that with the addition of a gold chain and medal, the spoiled cap would be as good, or better than ever.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading He was never tired of relating stories of Juan’s prowess, Juan’s generosity.
remarkingverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading But he only smiled, and re-arranged his locks, remarking, while he did so, that with the addition of a gold chain and medal, the spoiled cap would be as good, or better than ever.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He made the most of the limited opportunities of intercourse which the ceremonious manners of the time and country afforded, even to inmates of the same house.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading But he only smiled, and re-arranged his locks, remarking, while he did so, that with the addition of a gold chain and medal, the spoiled cap would be as good, or better than ever.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But he only smiled, and re-arranged his locks, remarking, while he did so, that with the addition of a gold chain and medal, the spoiled cap would be as good, or better than ever.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading But he only smiled, and re-arranged his locks, remarking, while he did so, that with the addition of a gold chain and medal, the spoiled cap would be as good, or better than ever.
be standing; be upright
From this reading He would stand beside her chair, and watch the quick flush mount to her olive, delicately-rounded cheek, as he talked eloquently of the absent Juan.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He was never tired of relating stories of Juan’s prowess, Juan’s generosity.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He would stand beside her chair, and watch the quick flush mount to her olive, delicately-rounded cheek, as he talked eloquently of the absent Juan.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But he only smiled, and re-arranged his locks, remarking, while he did so, that with the addition of a gold chain and medal, the spoiled cap would be as good, or better than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he only smiled, and re-arranged his locks, remarking, while he did so, that with the addition of a gold chain and medal, the spoiled cap would be as good, or better than ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He made the most of the limited opportunities of intercourse which the ceremonious manners of the time and country afforded, even to inmates of the same house.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In the last duel he fought, for instance, the ball had passed through his cap and grazed his head.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He made the most of the limited opportunities of intercourse which the ceremonious manners of the time and country afforded, even to inmates of the same house.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He was never tired of relating stories of Juan’s prowess, Juan’s generosity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He made the most of the limited opportunities of intercourse which the ceremonious manners of the time and country afforded, even to inmates of the same house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was never tired of relating stories of Juan’s prowess, Juan’s generosity.
look attentively
From this reading He would stand beside her chair, and watch the quick flush mount to her olive, delicately-rounded cheek, as he talked eloquently of the absent Juan.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He made the most of the limited opportunities of intercourse which the ceremonious manners of the time and country afforded, even to inmates of the same house.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But he only smiled, and re-arranged his locks, remarking, while he did so, that with the addition of a gold chain and medal, the spoiled cap would be as good, or better than ever.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But he only smiled, and re-arranged his locks, remarking, while he did so, that with the addition of a gold chain and medal, the spoiled cap would be as good, or better than ever.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would stand beside her chair, and watch the quick flush mount to her olive, delicately-rounded cheek, as he talked eloquently of the absent Juan.
