used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They arrived at Medina de Rioseco in two stages, and slept that night at an inn in the outskirts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They arrived at Medina de Rioseco in two stages, and slept that night at an inn in the outskirts.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Charles Prevost called the child's attention to it, and pointing to the place said, "That is Villagarcia.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You will stay there, but I must go on much farther."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Charles Prevost called the child's attention to it, and pointing to the place said, "That is Villagarcia.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Charles Prevost called the child's attention to it, and pointing to the place said, "That is Villagarcia.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading They arrived at Medina de Rioseco in two stages, and slept that night at an inn in the outskirts.
descryverbUS /deˈskraɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
Doña
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From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading You will stay there, but I must go on much farther."
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
flankedverbUS /flæŋkt/
past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading You will stay there, but I must go on much farther."
GovernessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You will stay there, but I must go on much farther."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
Infanta
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From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading They arrived at Medina de Rioseco in two stages, and slept that night at an inn in the outskirts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Charles Prevost called the child's attention to it, and pointing to the place said, "That is Villagarcia.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Charles Prevost called the child's attention to it, and pointing to the place said, "That is Villagarcia.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
Jeromín
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From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
Juana
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From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
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 The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
most important element
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
MedinanounUS /məˈdaɪnə/
a city in western Saudi Arabia; site of the tomb of Muhammad; the second most holy city of Islam
From this reading They arrived at Medina de Rioseco in two stages, and slept that night at an inn in the outskirts.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading You will stay there, but I must go on much farther."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You will stay there, but I must go on much farther."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They arrived at Medina de Rioseco in two stages, and slept that night at an inn in the outskirts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You will stay there, but I must go on much farther."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading They arrived at Medina de Rioseco in two stages, and slept that night at an inn in the outskirts.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Charles Prevost called the child's attention to it, and pointing to the place said, "That is Villagarcia.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading Charles Prevost called the child's attention to it, and pointing to the place said, "That is Villagarcia.
Prevost
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From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
Rioseco
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From this reading They arrived at Medina de Rioseco in two stages, and slept that night at an inn in the outskirts.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Charles Prevost called the child's attention to it, and pointing to the place said, "That is Villagarcia.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading They arrived at Medina de Rioseco in two stages, and slept that night at an inn in the outskirts.
in the near future
From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading They arrived at Medina de Rioseco in two stages, and slept that night at an inn in the outskirts.
having a supporting base
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading You will stay there, but I must go on much farther."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They arrived at Medina de Rioseco in two stages, and slept that night at an inn in the outskirts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
in or at that place or location
From this reading You will stay there, but I must go on much farther."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They arrived at Medina de Rioseco in two stages, and slept that night at an inn in the outskirts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
Toro
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From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They arrived at Medina de Rioseco in two stages, and slept that night at an inn in the outskirts.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
Valladolid
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From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Infanta Doña Juana arrived in Valladolid as Governess of the Kingdom very soon after D. Philip left, and four days later Charles Prevost came unexpectedly to the convent to fetch Jeromín to continue his journey.
Villagarcia
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From this reading Charles Prevost called the child's attention to it, and pointing to the place said, "That is Villagarcia.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The next day, late in the morning, they set out by the main road to Toro, and after half an hour's journey they could descry standing against the horizon of vast plains a great castle, flanked by four towers, a large village, and two churches lying at its feet.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will stay there, but I must go on much farther."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will stay there, but I must go on much farther."
