Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading III When doña Bernarda found herself alone, and absolute mistress of her home, she could not conceal her satisfaction.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading She counted on the advice and experience of don Andrés, who was closer than ever to her now; and on the prestige of Rafael, the young lawyer, who bade fair to sustain the reputation of the Brulls.

equally

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

(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 All the bells of the city tolled mournfully.

Having no one else present.

From this reading III When doña Bernarda found herself alone, and absolute mistress of her home, she could not conceal her satisfaction.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

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From this reading She counted on the advice and experience of don Andrés, who was closer than ever to her now; and on the prestige of Rafael, the young lawyer, who bade fair to sustain the reputation of the Brulls.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading She counted on the advice and experience of don Andrés, who was closer than ever to her now; and on the prestige of Rafael, the young lawyer, who bade fair to sustain the reputation of the Brulls.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading All the bells of the city tolled mournfully.

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From this reading III When doña Bernarda found herself alone, and absolute mistress of her home, she could not conceal her satisfaction.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

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From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

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From this reading She counted on the advice and experience of don Andrés, who was closer than ever to her now; and on the prestige of Rafael, the young lawyer, who bade fair to sustain the reputation of the Brulls.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading All the bells of the city tolled mournfully.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading She counted on the advice and experience of don Andrés, who was closer than ever to her now; and on the prestige of Rafael, the young lawyer, who bade fair to sustain the reputation of the Brulls.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading III When doña Bernarda found herself alone, and absolute mistress of her home, she could not conceal her satisfaction.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading She counted on the advice and experience of don Andrés, who was closer than ever to her now; and on the prestige of Rafael, the young lawyer, who bade fair to sustain the reputation of the Brulls.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Now they would see what a woman could do.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

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From this reading III When doña Bernarda found herself alone, and absolute mistress of her home, she could not conceal her satisfaction.

plural of “drove” — a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

at any time

From this reading She counted on the advice and experience of don Andrés, who was closer than ever to her now; and on the prestige of Rafael, the young lawyer, who bade fair to sustain the reputation of the Brulls.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading She counted on the advice and experience of don Andrés, who was closer than ever to her now; and on the prestige of Rafael, the young lawyer, who bade fair to sustain the reputation of the Brulls.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading She counted on the advice and experience of don Andrés, who was closer than ever to her now; and on the prestige of Rafael, the young lawyer, who bade fair to sustain the reputation of the Brulls.

your parents

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

set up or found

From this reading III When doña Bernarda found herself alone, and absolute mistress of her home, she could not conceal her satisfaction.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading III When doña Bernarda found herself alone, and absolute mistress of her home, she could not conceal her satisfaction.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading III When doña Bernarda found herself alone, and absolute mistress of her home, she could not conceal her satisfaction.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading III When doña Bernarda found herself alone, and absolute mistress of her home, she could not conceal her satisfaction.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading III When doña Bernarda found herself alone, and absolute mistress of her home, she could not conceal her satisfaction.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

and nothing more

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading She counted on the advice and experience of don Andrés, who was closer than ever to her now; and on the prestige of Rafael, the young lawyer, who bade fair to sustain the reputation of the Brulls.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading III When doña Bernarda found herself alone, and absolute mistress of her home, she could not conceal her satisfaction.

in a mournful manner

From this reading All the bells of the city tolled mournfully.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading III When doña Bernarda found herself alone, and absolute mistress of her home, she could not conceal her satisfaction.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now they would see what a woman could do.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All the bells of the city tolled mournfully.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

above and across; more than

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

by chance

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.

From this reading She counted on the advice and experience of don Andrés, who was closer than ever to her now; and on the prestige of Rafael, the young lawyer, who bade fair to sustain the reputation of the Brulls.

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From this reading She counted on the advice and experience of don Andrés, who was closer than ever to her now; and on the prestige of Rafael, the young lawyer, who bade fair to sustain the reputation of the Brulls.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading She counted on the advice and experience of don Andrés, who was closer than ever to her now; and on the prestige of Rafael, the young lawyer, who bade fair to sustain the reputation of the Brulls.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading III When doña Bernarda found herself alone, and absolute mistress of her home, she could not conceal her satisfaction.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading III When doña Bernarda found herself alone, and absolute mistress of her home, she could not conceal her satisfaction.

lengthen or extend in duration or space

From this reading She counted on the advice and experience of don Andrés, who was closer than ever to her now; and on the prestige of Rafael, the young lawyer, who bade fair to sustain the reputation of the Brulls.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She counted on the advice and experience of don Andrés, who was closer than ever to her now; and on the prestige of Rafael, the young lawyer, who bade fair to sustain the reputation of the Brulls.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading All the bells of the city tolled mournfully.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Now they would see what a woman could do.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

past form of “toll” — ring slowly

From this reading All the bells of the city tolled mournfully.

not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She counted on the advice and experience of don Andrés, who was closer than ever to her now; and on the prestige of Rafael, the young lawyer, who bade fair to sustain the reputation of the Brulls.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Now they would see what a woman could do.

at the time that

From this reading III When doña Bernarda found herself alone, and absolute mistress of her home, she could not conceal her satisfaction.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

which person or people

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Party weekly came out with a black border a palm wide; and from all over the District folks came in droves to see whether the powerful don Ramón Brull, who had been able to rain upon the just and unjust alike on this earth, could possibly have died the same as any other human being.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Now they would see what a woman could do.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Now they would see what a woman could do.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading She counted on the advice and experience of don Andrés, who was closer than ever to her now; and on the prestige of Rafael, the young lawyer, who bade fair to sustain the reputation of the Brulls.