used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A rapid glance told Don Rafael that the sacrifice had been accomplished.
highly skilled
From this reading A rapid glance told Don Rafael that the sacrifice had been accomplished.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Gertrudis, left alone, looked towards the two long plaits which she had placed beside her upon the table.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lips of Don Rafael had kissed them but the moment before; and, perhaps, influenced by this sweet souvenir, the young girl took them up and pressed them repeatedly to her own.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A rapid glance told Don Rafael that the sacrifice had been accomplished.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The lips of Don Rafael had kissed them but the moment before; and, perhaps, influenced by this sweet souvenir, the young girl took them up and pressed them repeatedly to her own.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Gertrudis, left alone, looked towards the two long plaits which she had placed beside her upon the table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The lips of Don Rafael had kissed them but the moment before; and, perhaps, influenced by this sweet souvenir, the young girl took them up and pressed them repeatedly to her own.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The lips of Don Rafael had kissed them but the moment before; and, perhaps, influenced by this sweet souvenir, the young girl took them up and pressed them repeatedly to her own.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading She was still upon her knees when Marianita, followed by Don Rafael, entered the chamber--that virgin sanctuary of the two sisters, where man, except their father, had never before penetrated.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading The lips of Don Rafael had kissed them but the moment before; and, perhaps, influenced by this sweet souvenir, the young girl took them up and pressed them repeatedly to her own.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then laying them once more upon the table, she knelt down, to seek in prayer the strength of which she stood in need.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading She was still upon her knees when Marianita, followed by Don Rafael, entered the chamber--that virgin sanctuary of the two sisters, where man, except their father, had never before penetrated.
apart from; not including
From this reading She was still upon her knees when Marianita, followed by Don Rafael, entered the chamber--that virgin sanctuary of the two sisters, where man, except their father, had never before penetrated.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She was still upon her knees when Marianita, followed by Don Rafael, entered the chamber--that virgin sanctuary of the two sisters, where man, except their father, had never before penetrated.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading She was still upon her knees when Marianita, followed by Don Rafael, entered the chamber--that virgin sanctuary of the two sisters, where man, except their father, had never before penetrated.
Gertrudis
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From this reading Gertrudis, left alone, looked towards the two long plaits which she had placed beside her upon the table.
a young female
From this reading The lips of Don Rafael had kissed them but the moment before; and, perhaps, influenced by this sweet souvenir, the young girl took them up and pressed them repeatedly to her own.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A rapid glance told Don Rafael that the sacrifice had been accomplished.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gertrudis, left alone, looked towards the two long plaits which she had placed beside her upon the table.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gertrudis, left alone, looked towards the two long plaits which she had placed beside her upon the table.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then laying them once more upon the table, she knelt down, to seek in prayer the strength of which she stood in need.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading The lips of Don Rafael had kissed them but the moment before; and, perhaps, influenced by this sweet souvenir, the young girl took them up and pressed them repeatedly to her own.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading The lips of Don Rafael had kissed them but the moment before; and, perhaps, influenced by this sweet souvenir, the young girl took them up and pressed them repeatedly to her own.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading She was still upon her knees when Marianita, followed by Don Rafael, entered the chamber--that virgin sanctuary of the two sisters, where man, except their father, had never before penetrated.
kneltverbUS /nelt/
inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading Then laying them once more upon the table, she knelt down, to seek in prayer the strength of which she stood in need.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Then laying them once more upon the table, she knelt down, to seek in prayer the strength of which she stood in need.
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 Gertrudis, left alone, looked towards the two long plaits which she had placed beside her upon the table.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The lips of Don Rafael had kissed them but the moment before; and, perhaps, influenced by this sweet souvenir, the young girl took them up and pressed them repeatedly to her own.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Gertrudis, left alone, looked towards the two long plaits which she had placed beside her upon the table.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Gertrudis, left alone, looked towards the two long plaits which she had placed beside her upon the table.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She was still upon her knees when Marianita, followed by Don Rafael, entered the chamber--that virgin sanctuary of the two sisters, where man, except their father, had never before penetrated.
Marianita
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From this reading She was still upon her knees when Marianita, followed by Don Rafael, entered the chamber--that virgin sanctuary of the two sisters, where man, except their father, had never before penetrated.
a particular point in time
From this reading The lips of Don Rafael had kissed them but the moment before; and, perhaps, influenced by this sweet souvenir, the young girl took them up and pressed them repeatedly to her own.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then laying them once more upon the table, she knelt down, to seek in prayer the strength of which she stood in need.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Then laying them once more upon the table, she knelt down, to seek in prayer the strength of which she stood in need.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She was still upon her knees when Marianita, followed by Don Rafael, entered the chamber--that virgin sanctuary of the two sisters, where man, except their father, had never before penetrated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The lips of Don Rafael had kissed them but the moment before; and, perhaps, influenced by this sweet souvenir, the young girl took them up and pressed them repeatedly to her own.
on one occasion
From this reading Then laying them once more upon the table, she knelt down, to seek in prayer the strength of which she stood in need.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The lips of Don Rafael had kissed them but the moment before; and, perhaps, influenced by this sweet souvenir, the young girl took them up and pressed them repeatedly to her own.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading She was still upon her knees when Marianita, followed by Don Rafael, entered the chamber--that virgin sanctuary of the two sisters, where man, except their father, had never before penetrated.
by chance
From this reading The lips of Don Rafael had kissed them but the moment before; and, perhaps, influenced by this sweet souvenir, the young girl took them up and pressed them repeatedly to her own.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Gertrudis, left alone, looked towards the two long plaits which she had placed beside her upon the table.
plaitsnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plait” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
From this reading Gertrudis, left alone, looked towards the two long plaits which she had placed beside her upon the table.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Then laying them once more upon the table, she knelt down, to seek in prayer the strength of which she stood in need.
compacted by ironing
From this reading The lips of Don Rafael had kissed them but the moment before; and, perhaps, influenced by this sweet souvenir, the young girl took them up and pressed them repeatedly to her own.
Rafael
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From this reading The lips of Don Rafael had kissed them but the moment before; and, perhaps, influenced by this sweet souvenir, the young girl took them up and pressed them repeatedly to her own.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading A rapid glance told Don Rafael that the sacrifice had been accomplished.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading The lips of Don Rafael had kissed them but the moment before; and, perhaps, influenced by this sweet souvenir, the young girl took them up and pressed them repeatedly to her own.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading A rapid glance told Don Rafael that the sacrifice had been accomplished.
sanctuarynounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading She was still upon her knees when Marianita, followed by Don Rafael, entered the chamber--that virgin sanctuary of the two sisters, where man, except their father, had never before penetrated.
try to get or reach
From this reading Then laying them once more upon the table, she knelt down, to seek in prayer the strength of which she stood in need.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gertrudis, left alone, looked towards the two long plaits which she had placed beside her upon the table.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She was still upon her knees when Marianita, followed by Don Rafael, entered the chamber--that virgin sanctuary of the two sisters, where man, except their father, had never before penetrated.
souvenirnounUS /ˌsuːvəˈnɪr/
something of sentimental value
From this reading The lips of Don Rafael had kissed them but the moment before; and, perhaps, influenced by this sweet souvenir, the young girl took them up and pressed them repeatedly to her own.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was still upon her knees when Marianita, followed by Don Rafael, entered the chamber--that virgin sanctuary of the two sisters, where man, except their father, had never before penetrated.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Then laying them once more upon the table, she knelt down, to seek in prayer the strength of which she stood in need.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Then laying them once more upon the table, she knelt down, to seek in prayer the strength of which she stood in need.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The lips of Don Rafael had kissed them but the moment before; and, perhaps, influenced by this sweet souvenir, the young girl took them up and pressed them repeatedly to her own.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Gertrudis, left alone, looked towards the two long plaits which she had placed beside her upon the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was still upon her knees when Marianita, followed by Don Rafael, entered the chamber--that virgin sanctuary of the two sisters, where man, except their father, had never before penetrated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gertrudis, left alone, looked towards the two long plaits which she had placed beside her upon the table.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was still upon her knees when Marianita, followed by Don Rafael, entered the chamber--that virgin sanctuary of the two sisters, where man, except their father, had never before penetrated.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The lips of Don Rafael had kissed them but the moment before; and, perhaps, influenced by this sweet souvenir, the young girl took them up and pressed them repeatedly to her own.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then laying them once more upon the table, she knelt down, to seek in prayer the strength of which she stood in need.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The lips of Don Rafael had kissed them but the moment before; and, perhaps, influenced by this sweet souvenir, the young girl took them up and pressed them repeatedly to her own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The lips of Don Rafael had kissed them but the moment before; and, perhaps, influenced by this sweet souvenir, the young girl took them up and pressed them repeatedly to her own.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A rapid glance told Don Rafael that the sacrifice had been accomplished.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The lips of Don Rafael had kissed them but the moment before; and, perhaps, influenced by this sweet souvenir, the young girl took them up and pressed them repeatedly to her own.
in the direction of
From this reading Gertrudis, left alone, looked towards the two long plaits which she had placed beside her upon the table.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Gertrudis, left alone, looked towards the two long plaits which she had placed beside her upon the table.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The lips of Don Rafael had kissed them but the moment before; and, perhaps, influenced by this sweet souvenir, the young girl took them up and pressed them repeatedly to her own.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Gertrudis, left alone, looked towards the two long plaits which she had placed beside her upon the table.
virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading She was still upon her knees when Marianita, followed by Don Rafael, entered the chamber--that virgin sanctuary of the two sisters, where man, except their father, had never before penetrated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was still upon her knees when Marianita, followed by Don Rafael, entered the chamber--that virgin sanctuary of the two sisters, where man, except their father, had never before penetrated.
at the time that
From this reading She was still upon her knees when Marianita, followed by Don Rafael, entered the chamber--that virgin sanctuary of the two sisters, where man, except their father, had never before penetrated.
in or at the place that
From this reading She was still upon her knees when Marianita, followed by Don Rafael, entered the chamber--that virgin sanctuary of the two sisters, where man, except their father, had never before penetrated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Gertrudis, left alone, looked towards the two long plaits which she had placed beside her upon the table.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The lips of Don Rafael had kissed them but the moment before; and, perhaps, influenced by this sweet souvenir, the young girl took them up and pressed them repeatedly to her own.
