Chapter XII

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

From this reading La Salvadora was of a shy, yet despotic disposition; she was so fond of cleaning, sweeping, dusting and shaking that she provoked Jesús and Manuel.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading With the savings of three months La Fea and La Salvadora purchased a new sewing-machine at an instalment house.

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

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading She loved to arrange and put things in order; she was as energetic as she was thin.

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

From this reading She loved to arrange and put things in order; she was as energetic as she was thin.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading She brought their meals to Jesús and to Manuel, because they spent too much at the tavern; at noon she would be off for the printing-shop with a basket of food that was bulkier than herself.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading She brought their meals to Jesús and to Manuel, because they spent too much at the tavern; at noon she would be off for the printing-shop with a basket of food that was bulkier than herself.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

for the reason that

From this reading She brought their meals to Jesús and to Manuel, because they spent too much at the tavern; at noon she would be off for the printing-shop with a basket of food that was bulkier than herself.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

past form of “befriend” — become friends with

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading She brought their meals to Jesús and to Manuel, because they spent too much at the tavern; at noon she would be off for the printing-shop with a basket of food that was bulkier than herself.

comparative of “bulky” — of large size for its weight

From this reading She brought their meals to Jesús and to Manuel, because they spent too much at the tavern; at noon she would be off for the printing-shop with a basket of food that was bulkier than herself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

the act of making something clean

From this reading La Salvadora was of a shy, yet despotic disposition; she was so fond of cleaning, sweeping, dusting and shaking that she provoked Jesús and Manuel.

one who sets written material into type

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot

From this reading La Salvadora was of a shy, yet despotic disposition; she was so fond of cleaning, sweeping, dusting and shaking that she provoked Jesús and Manuel.

your usual mood

From this reading La Salvadora was of a shy, yet despotic disposition; she was so fond of cleaning, sweeping, dusting and shaking that she provoked Jesús and Manuel.

-ing form of “dust” — remove the dust from

From this reading La Salvadora was of a shy, yet despotic disposition; she was so fond of cleaning, sweeping, dusting and shaking that she provoked Jesús and Manuel.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading She loved to arrange and put things in order; she was as energetic as she was thin.

with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

a social unit living together

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

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

From this reading With the savings of three months La Fea and La Salvadora purchased a new sewing-machine at an instalment house.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading La Salvadora was of a shy, yet despotic disposition; she was so fond of cleaning, sweeping, dusting and shaking that she provoked Jesús and Manuel.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading She brought their meals to Jesús and to Manuel, because they spent too much at the tavern; at noon she would be off for the printing-shop with a basket of food that was bulkier than herself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She brought their meals to Jesús and to Manuel, because they spent too much at the tavern; at noon she would be off for the printing-shop with a basket of food that was bulkier than herself.

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

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

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

From this reading She brought their meals to Jesús and to Manuel, because they spent too much at the tavern; at noon she would be off for the printing-shop with a basket of food that was bulkier than herself.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading With the savings of three months La Fea and La Salvadora purchased a new sewing-machine at an instalment house.

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

From this reading She loved to arrange and put things in order; she was as energetic as she was thin.

a formal entry into an organization or position or office

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

a part of a broadcast serial

From this reading With the savings of three months La Fea and La Salvadora purchased a new sewing-machine at an instalment house.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

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

From this reading La Salvadora was of a shy, yet despotic disposition; she was so fond of cleaning, sweeping, dusting and shaking that she provoked Jesús and Manuel.

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

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

held dear

From this reading She loved to arrange and put things in order; she was as energetic as she was thin.

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

From this reading La Salvadora was of a shy, yet despotic disposition; she was so fond of cleaning, sweeping, dusting and shaking that she provoked Jesús and Manuel.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading She brought their meals to Jesús and to Manuel, because they spent too much at the tavern; at noon she would be off for the printing-shop with a basket of food that was bulkier than herself.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading With the savings of three months La Fea and La Salvadora purchased a new sewing-machine at an instalment house.

used to form the superlative

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She brought their meals to Jesús and to Manuel, because they spent too much at the tavern; at noon she would be off for the printing-shop with a basket of food that was bulkier than herself.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading With the savings of three months La Fea and La Salvadora purchased a new sewing-machine at an instalment house.

the middle of the day

From this reading She brought their meals to Jesús and to Manuel, because they spent too much at the tavern; at noon she would be off for the printing-shop with a basket of food that was bulkier than herself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading She brought their meals to Jesús and to Manuel, because they spent too much at the tavern; at noon she would be off for the printing-shop with a basket of food that was bulkier than herself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

on one occasion

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading She loved to arrange and put things in order; she was as energetic as she was thin.

plural of “orphan” — a child who has lost both parents

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

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

From this reading She brought their meals to Jesús and to Manuel, because they spent too much at the tavern; at noon she would be off for the printing-shop with a basket of food that was bulkier than herself.

incited, especially deliberately, to anger

From this reading La Salvadora was of a shy, yet despotic disposition; she was so fond of cleaning, sweeping, dusting and shaking that she provoked Jesús and Manuel.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading With the savings of three months La Fea and La Salvadora purchased a new sewing-machine at an instalment house.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading She loved to arrange and put things in order; she was as energetic as she was thin.

genus of evergreen trees or shrubs; fruit is a drupe; grows in Africa through Arabia to India and China

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

a fund of money put by as a reserve

From this reading With the savings of three months La Fea and La Salvadora purchased a new sewing-machine at an instalment house.

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

From this reading With the savings of three months La Fea and La Salvadora purchased a new sewing-machine at an instalment house.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading La Salvadora was of a shy, yet despotic disposition; she was so fond of cleaning, sweeping, dusting and shaking that she provoked Jesús and Manuel.

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

From this reading La Salvadora was of a shy, yet despotic disposition; she was so fond of cleaning, sweeping, dusting and shaking that she provoked Jesús and Manuel.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading La Salvadora was of a shy, yet despotic disposition; she was so fond of cleaning, sweeping, dusting and shaking that she provoked Jesús and Manuel.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading La Salvadora was of a shy, yet despotic disposition; she was so fond of cleaning, sweeping, dusting and shaking that she provoked Jesús and Manuel.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading She brought their meals to Jesús and to Manuel, because they spent too much at the tavern; at noon she would be off for the printing-shop with a basket of food that was bulkier than herself.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading La Salvadora was of a shy, yet despotic disposition; she was so fond of cleaning, sweeping, dusting and shaking that she provoked Jesús and Manuel.

a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading She brought their meals to Jesús and to Manuel, because they spent too much at the tavern; at noon she would be off for the printing-shop with a basket of food that was bulkier than herself.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She brought their meals to Jesús and to Manuel, because they spent too much at the tavern; at noon she would be off for the printing-shop with a basket of food that was bulkier than herself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading La Salvadora was of a shy, yet despotic disposition; she was so fond of cleaning, sweeping, dusting and shaking that she provoked Jesús and Manuel.

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

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She brought their meals to Jesús and to Manuel, because they spent too much at the tavern; at noon she would be off for the printing-shop with a basket of food that was bulkier than herself.

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

From this reading She brought their meals to Jesús and to Manuel, because they spent too much at the tavern; at noon she would be off for the printing-shop with a basket of food that was bulkier than herself.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading She loved to arrange and put things in order; she was as energetic as she was thin.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading She loved to arrange and put things in order; she was as energetic as she was thin.

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

From this reading With the savings of three months La Fea and La Salvadora purchased a new sewing-machine at an instalment house.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

very small

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

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

From this reading She loved to arrange and put things in order; she was as energetic as she was thin.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She brought their meals to Jesús and to Manuel, because they spent too much at the tavern; at noon she would be off for the printing-shop with a basket of food that was bulkier than herself.

a small amount (especially of a drink)

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

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

From this reading La Salvadora was of a shy, yet despotic disposition; she was so fond of cleaning, sweeping, dusting and shaking that she provoked Jesús and Manuel.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading General Strike—Gay Times—The Dance at the Frontón—Initiation Into Love Jesús’s sister welcomed most enthusiastically the two orphans befriended by the compositor on the day before Christmas; La Salvadora and the tiny tot became at once part of the family.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She brought their meals to Jesús and to Manuel, because they spent too much at the tavern; at noon she would be off for the printing-shop with a basket of food that was bulkier than herself.

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

From this reading She brought their meals to Jesús and to Manuel, because they spent too much at the tavern; at noon she would be off for the printing-shop with a basket of food that was bulkier than herself.

but in spite of that

From this reading La Salvadora was of a shy, yet despotic disposition; she was so fond of cleaning, sweeping, dusting and shaking that she provoked Jesús and Manuel.