used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading In the long hall he met two men in uniform, well advanced in years and stooping in an unmilitary way, whom he recognized as the leading officers and counsellors of President Yozarro.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the long hall he met two men in uniform, well advanced in years and stooping in an unmilitary way, whom he recognized as the leading officers and counsellors of President Yozarro.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The largest apartment at the rear was the cabinet or council room of the Dictator and President, since the open windows on that side were sure to receive the cool breath of the mountains when it stole through the open windows.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The largest apartment at the rear was the cabinet or council room of the Dictator and President, since the open windows on that side were sure to receive the cool breath of the mountains when it stole through the open windows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the long hall he met two men in uniform, well advanced in years and stooping in an unmilitary way, whom he recognized as the leading officers and counsellors of President Yozarro.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
bamboonounUS /bæmˈbuː/
the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was manifest that they had been holding a conference.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The largest apartment at the rear was the cabinet or council room of the Dictator and President, since the open windows on that side were sure to receive the cool breath of the mountains when it stole through the open windows.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading The largest apartment at the rear was the cabinet or council room of the Dictator and President, since the open windows on that side were sure to receive the cool breath of the mountains when it stole through the open windows.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The American officer was fortunate in the time of his call.
caressedverbUS /kərˈest/
past form of “caress” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading It was manifest that they had been holding a conference.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The largest apartment at the rear was the cabinet or council room of the Dictator and President, since the open windows on that side were sure to receive the cool breath of the mountains when it stole through the open windows.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading The largest apartment at the rear was the cabinet or council room of the Dictator and President, since the open windows on that side were sure to receive the cool breath of the mountains when it stole through the open windows.
counsellorsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsələrz/
plural of “counsellor” — someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading In the long hall he met two men in uniform, well advanced in years and stooping in an unmilitary way, whom he recognized as the leading officers and counsellors of President Yozarro.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
DictatornounUS /dɪkˈteɪtər/
a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine
From this reading The largest apartment at the rear was the cabinet or council room of the Dictator and President, since the open windows on that side were sure to receive the cool breath of the mountains when it stole through the open windows.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading The American officer was fortunate in the time of his call.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was manifest that they had been holding a conference.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading In the long hall he met two men in uniform, well advanced in years and stooping in an unmilitary way, whom he recognized as the leading officers and counsellors of President Yozarro.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the long hall he met two men in uniform, well advanced in years and stooping in an unmilitary way, whom he recognized as the leading officers and counsellors of President Yozarro.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The American officer was fortunate in the time of his call.
the act of retaining something
From this reading It was manifest that they had been holding a conference.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The American officer was fortunate in the time of his call.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The largest apartment at the rear was the cabinet or council room of the Dictator and President, since the open windows on that side were sure to receive the cool breath of the mountains when it stole through the open windows.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading In the long hall he met two men in uniform, well advanced in years and stooping in an unmilitary way, whom he recognized as the leading officers and counsellors of President Yozarro.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
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 A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading It was manifest that they had been holding a conference.
the force of workers available
From this reading In the long hall he met two men in uniform, well advanced in years and stooping in an unmilitary way, whom he recognized as the leading officers and counsellors of President Yozarro.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading In the long hall he met two men in uniform, well advanced in years and stooping in an unmilitary way, whom he recognized as the leading officers and counsellors of President Yozarro.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The largest apartment at the rear was the cabinet or council room of the Dictator and President, since the open windows on that side were sure to receive the cool breath of the mountains when it stole through the open windows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The American officer was fortunate in the time of his call.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading In the long hall he met two men in uniform, well advanced in years and stooping in an unmilitary way, whom he recognized as the leading officers and counsellors of President Yozarro.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The largest apartment at the rear was the cabinet or council room of the Dictator and President, since the open windows on that side were sure to receive the cool breath of the mountains when it stole through the open windows.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The largest apartment at the rear was the cabinet or council room of the Dictator and President, since the open windows on that side were sure to receive the cool breath of the mountains when it stole through the open windows.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading The largest apartment at the rear was the cabinet or council room of the Dictator and President, since the open windows on that side were sure to receive the cool breath of the mountains when it stole through the open windows.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The largest apartment at the rear was the cabinet or council room of the Dictator and President, since the open windows on that side were sure to receive the cool breath of the mountains when it stole through the open windows.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading In the long hall he met two men in uniform, well advanced in years and stooping in an unmilitary way, whom he recognized as the leading officers and counsellors of President Yozarro.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The largest apartment at the rear was the cabinet or council room of the Dictator and President, since the open windows on that side were sure to receive the cool breath of the mountains when it stole through the open windows.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The largest apartment at the rear was the cabinet or council room of the Dictator and President, since the open windows on that side were sure to receive the cool breath of the mountains when it stole through the open windows.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The largest apartment at the rear was the cabinet or council room of the Dictator and President, since the open windows on that side were sure to receive the cool breath of the mountains when it stole through the open windows.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
having a supporting base
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading The largest apartment at the rear was the cabinet or council room of the Dictator and President, since the open windows on that side were sure to receive the cool breath of the mountains when it stole through the open windows.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading In the long hall he met two men in uniform, well advanced in years and stooping in an unmilitary way, whom he recognized as the leading officers and counsellors of President Yozarro.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The largest apartment at the rear was the cabinet or council room of the Dictator and President, since the open windows on that side were sure to receive the cool breath of the mountains when it stole through the open windows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The largest apartment at the rear was the cabinet or council room of the Dictator and President, since the open windows on that side were sure to receive the cool breath of the mountains when it stole through the open windows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was manifest that they had been holding a conference.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The largest apartment at the rear was the cabinet or council room of the Dictator and President, since the open windows on that side were sure to receive the cool breath of the mountains when it stole through the open windows.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the long hall he met two men in uniform, well advanced in years and stooping in an unmilitary way, whom he recognized as the leading officers and counsellors of President Yozarro.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading In the long hall he met two men in uniform, well advanced in years and stooping in an unmilitary way, whom he recognized as the leading officers and counsellors of President Yozarro.
unmilitaryadjective
not associated with soldiers or the military
From this reading In the long hall he met two men in uniform, well advanced in years and stooping in an unmilitary way, whom he recognized as the leading officers and counsellors of President Yozarro.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The largest apartment at the rear was the cabinet or council room of the Dictator and President, since the open windows on that side were sure to receive the cool breath of the mountains when it stole through the open windows.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the long hall he met two men in uniform, well advanced in years and stooping in an unmilitary way, whom he recognized as the leading officers and counsellors of President Yozarro.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In the long hall he met two men in uniform, well advanced in years and stooping in an unmilitary way, whom he recognized as the leading officers and counsellors of President Yozarro.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The largest apartment at the rear was the cabinet or council room of the Dictator and President, since the open windows on that side were sure to receive the cool breath of the mountains when it stole through the open windows.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
at the time that
From this reading The largest apartment at the rear was the cabinet or council room of the Dictator and President, since the open windows on that side were sure to receive the cool breath of the mountains when it stole through the open windows.
in or at the place that
From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the long hall he met two men in uniform, well advanced in years and stooping in an unmilitary way, whom he recognized as the leading officers and counsellors of President Yozarro.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The largest apartment at the rear was the cabinet or council room of the Dictator and President, since the open windows on that side were sure to receive the cool breath of the mountains when it stole through the open windows.
a late time of life
From this reading In the long hall he met two men in uniform, well advanced in years and stooping in an unmilitary way, whom he recognized as the leading officers and counsellors of President Yozarro.
Yozarro
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From this reading A few paces after the second turn brought the American to the palace of President Yozarro,--a long, low, bamboo structure, standing on slightly rising ground, where it could catch what little air sometimes caressed the town at this time of day.
