used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I learned that the conducta was already in motion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I purposed leaving Mexico now that order appeared established and commerce had returned to its wonted channels.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I purposed leaving Mexico now that order appeared established and commerce had returned to its wonted channels.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Upon reaching the open country, the joy that had taken possession of me at the idea of my speedy return to Europe was slightly tinged by a vague feeling of sadness.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading Departure of the Convoy.--Victoriano, the Muleteer.--His sudden Disappearance.--The Convoy is attacked by Robbers.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
Blas
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From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Departure of the Convoy.--Victoriano, the Muleteer.--His sudden Disappearance.--The Convoy is attacked by Robbers.
Cecilio
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From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading I purposed leaving Mexico now that order appeared established and commerce had returned to its wonted channels.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading I purposed leaving Mexico now that order appeared established and commerce had returned to its wonted channels.
conducta
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From this reading I learned that the conducta was already in motion.
ConvoynounUS /ˈkɑːnvɔɪ/
a procession of land vehicles traveling together
From this reading Departure of the Convoy.--Victoriano, the Muleteer.--His sudden Disappearance.--The Convoy is attacked by Robbers.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Upon reaching the open country, the joy that had taken possession of me at the idea of my speedy return to Europe was slightly tinged by a vague feeling of sadness.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
the act of departing
From this reading Departure of the Convoy.--Victoriano, the Muleteer.--His sudden Disappearance.--The Convoy is attacked by Robbers.
DisappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Departure of the Convoy.--Victoriano, the Muleteer.--His sudden Disappearance.--The Convoy is attacked by Robbers.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading I purposed leaving Mexico now that order appeared established and commerce had returned to its wonted channels.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Upon reaching the open country, the joy that had taken possession of me at the idea of my speedy return to Europe was slightly tinged by a vague feeling of sadness.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Upon reaching the open country, the joy that had taken possession of me at the idea of my speedy return to Europe was slightly tinged by a vague feeling of sadness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I purposed leaving Mexico now that order appeared established and commerce had returned to its wonted channels.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Departure of the Convoy.--Victoriano, the Muleteer.--His sudden Disappearance.--The Convoy is attacked by Robbers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I purposed leaving Mexico now that order appeared established and commerce had returned to its wonted channels.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Upon reaching the open country, the joy that had taken possession of me at the idea of my speedy return to Europe was slightly tinged by a vague feeling of sadness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I learned that the conducta was already in motion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Departure of the Convoy.--Victoriano, the Muleteer.--His sudden Disappearance.--The Convoy is attacked by Robbers.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I purposed leaving Mexico now that order appeared established and commerce had returned to its wonted channels.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Upon reaching the open country, the joy that had taken possession of me at the idea of my speedy return to Europe was slightly tinged by a vague feeling of sadness.
immediately past
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I learned that the conducta was already in motion.
go away from a place
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
the act of departing
From this reading I purposed leaving Mexico now that order appeared established and commerce had returned to its wonted channels.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Upon reaching the open country, the joy that had taken possession of me at the idea of my speedy return to Europe was slightly tinged by a vague feeling of sadness.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading I purposed leaving Mexico now that order appeared established and commerce had returned to its wonted channels.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading I learned that the conducta was already in motion.
Muleteernoun
a worker who drives mules
From this reading Departure of the Convoy.--Victoriano, the Muleteer.--His sudden Disappearance.--The Convoy is attacked by Robbers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I purposed leaving Mexico now that order appeared established and commerce had returned to its wonted channels.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Departure of the Convoy.--Victoriano, the Muleteer.--His sudden Disappearance.--The Convoy is attacked by Robbers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Upon reaching the open country, the joy that had taken possession of me at the idea of my speedy return to Europe was slightly tinged by a vague feeling of sadness.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I purposed leaving Mexico now that order appeared established and commerce had returned to its wonted channels.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Upon reaching the open country, the joy that had taken possession of me at the idea of my speedy return to Europe was slightly tinged by a vague feeling of sadness.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
purposed
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From this reading I purposed leaving Mexico now that order appeared established and commerce had returned to its wonted channels.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Upon reaching the open country, the joy that had taken possession of me at the idea of my speedy return to Europe was slightly tinged by a vague feeling of sadness.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Upon reaching the open country, the joy that had taken possession of me at the idea of my speedy return to Europe was slightly tinged by a vague feeling of sadness.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I purposed leaving Mexico now that order appeared established and commerce had returned to its wonted channels.
RobbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading Departure of the Convoy.--Victoriano, the Muleteer.--His sudden Disappearance.--The Convoy is attacked by Robbers.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading Upon reaching the open country, the joy that had taken possession of me at the idea of my speedy return to Europe was slightly tinged by a vague feeling of sadness.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Upon reaching the open country, the joy that had taken possession of me at the idea of my speedy return to Europe was slightly tinged by a vague feeling of sadness.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading Upon reaching the open country, the joy that had taken possession of me at the idea of my speedy return to Europe was slightly tinged by a vague feeling of sadness.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
not in physical motion
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Departure of the Convoy.--Victoriano, the Muleteer.--His sudden Disappearance.--The Convoy is attacked by Robbers.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Upon reaching the open country, the joy that had taken possession of me at the idea of my speedy return to Europe was slightly tinged by a vague feeling of sadness.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I purposed leaving Mexico now that order appeared established and commerce had returned to its wonted channels.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Departure of the Convoy.--Victoriano, the Muleteer.--His sudden Disappearance.--The Convoy is attacked by Robbers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
tingedverbUS /tɪŋd/
past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling
From this reading Upon reaching the open country, the joy that had taken possession of me at the idea of my speedy return to Europe was slightly tinged by a vague feeling of sadness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I purposed leaving Mexico now that order appeared established and commerce had returned to its wonted channels.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon reaching the open country, the joy that had taken possession of me at the idea of my speedy return to Europe was slightly tinged by a vague feeling of sadness.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Upon reaching the open country, the joy that had taken possession of me at the idea of my speedy return to Europe was slightly tinged by a vague feeling of sadness.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading I still held by my purpose of making part of the escort under the command of the Lieutenant Don Blas; and on the morning after a day spent in taking leave of my friends, I traversed the streets of Mexico for the last time, attended by my valet Cecilio.
Victoriano
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From this reading Departure of the Convoy.--Victoriano, the Muleteer.--His sudden Disappearance.--The Convoy is attacked by Robbers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I learned that the conducta was already in motion.
wontedadjective
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading I purposed leaving Mexico now that order appeared established and commerce had returned to its wonted channels.
