used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One night, after the trio had retired in a chapel of San Sebastian, crowded with benches, the sexton threw them out and handed them over to a couple of officers.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One night, after the trio had retired in a chapel of San Sebastian, crowded with benches, the sexton threw them out and handed them over to a couple of officers.
(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 “You can tell all that to the court,” answered the guard to the Snake-Man’s protestations.
AlonsonounUS /əˈlɑːnsoʊ/
Cuban dancer and choreographer (born in 1921)
From this reading The Municipal Dungeons—The Returned Soldier—The Convent Soup Several times Manuel, Jesús and Don Alonso slept in churches.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Don Alonso tried to show the guards that he was not only a respectable person, but an important one as well.
AnanounUS /ˈɑːnə/
mother of the ancient Irish gods; sometimes identified with Danu
From this reading While he was thus engaged in argument, Jesús escaped by the Plaza de Santa Ana.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Municipal Dungeons—The Returned Soldier—The Convent Soup Several times Manuel, Jesús and Don Alonso slept in churches.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “You can tell all that to the court,” answered the guard to the Snake-Man’s protestations.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading While he was thus engaged in argument, Jesús escaped by the Plaza de Santa Ana.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Don Alonso tried to show the guards that he was not only a respectable person, but an important one as well.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading One night, after the trio had retired in a chapel of San Sebastian, crowded with benches, the sexton threw them out and handed them over to a couple of officers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Don Alonso tried to show the guards that he was not only a respectable person, but an important one as well.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While he was thus engaged in argument, Jesús escaped by the Plaza de Santa Ana.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “You can tell all that to the court,” answered the guard to the Snake-Man’s protestations.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading One night, after the trio had retired in a chapel of San Sebastian, crowded with benches, the sexton threw them out and handed them over to a couple of officers.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The Municipal Dungeons—The Returned Soldier—The Convent Soup Several times Manuel, Jesús and Don Alonso slept in churches.
ConventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading The Municipal Dungeons—The Returned Soldier—The Convent Soup Several times Manuel, Jesús and Don Alonso slept in churches.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading One night, after the trio had retired in a chapel of San Sebastian, crowded with benches, the sexton threw them out and handed them over to a couple of officers.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading “You can tell all that to the court,” answered the guard to the Snake-Man’s protestations.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading One night, after the trio had retired in a chapel of San Sebastian, crowded with benches, the sexton threw them out and handed them over to a couple of officers.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading While he was thus engaged in argument, Jesús escaped by the Plaza de Santa Ana.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading The Municipal Dungeons—The Returned Soldier—The Convent Soup Several times Manuel, Jesús and Don Alonso slept in churches.
DungeonsnounUS /ˈdʌndʒənz/
plural of “dungeon” — the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading The Municipal Dungeons—The Returned Soldier—The Convent Soup Several times Manuel, Jesús and Don Alonso slept in churches.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading While he was thus engaged in argument, Jesús escaped by the Plaza de Santa Ana.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading While he was thus engaged in argument, Jesús escaped by the Plaza de Santa Ana.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading “You can tell all that to the court,” answered the guard to the Snake-Man’s protestations.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Don Alonso tried to show the guards that he was not only a respectable person, but an important one as well.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One night, after the trio had retired in a chapel of San Sebastian, crowded with benches, the sexton threw them out and handed them over to a couple of officers.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading One night, after the trio had retired in a chapel of San Sebastian, crowded with benches, the sexton threw them out and handed them over to a couple of officers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Don Alonso tried to show the guards that he was not only a respectable person, but an important one as well.
of great significance or value
From this reading Don Alonso tried to show the guards that he was not only a respectable person, but an important one as well.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Municipal Dungeons—The Returned Soldier—The Convent Soup Several times Manuel, Jesús and Don Alonso slept in churches.
Jesús
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From this reading The Municipal Dungeons—The Returned Soldier—The Convent Soup Several times Manuel, Jesús and Don Alonso slept in churches.
Manuel
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From this reading The Municipal Dungeons—The Returned Soldier—The Convent Soup Several times Manuel, Jesús and Don Alonso slept in churches.
MunicipaladjectiveUS /mjuːˈnɪsəpəl/
relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality
From this reading The Municipal Dungeons—The Returned Soldier—The Convent Soup Several times Manuel, Jesús and Don Alonso slept in churches.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading One night, after the trio had retired in a chapel of San Sebastian, crowded with benches, the sexton threw them out and handed them over to a couple of officers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Don Alonso tried to show the guards that he was not only a respectable person, but an important one as well.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One night, after the trio had retired in a chapel of San Sebastian, crowded with benches, the sexton threw them out and handed them over to a couple of officers.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading One night, after the trio had retired in a chapel of San Sebastian, crowded with benches, the sexton threw them out and handed them over to a couple of officers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One night, after the trio had retired in a chapel of San Sebastian, crowded with benches, the sexton threw them out and handed them over to a couple of officers.
and nothing more
From this reading Don Alonso tried to show the guards that he was not only a respectable person, but an important one as well.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One night, after the trio had retired in a chapel of San Sebastian, crowded with benches, the sexton threw them out and handed them over to a couple of officers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading One night, after the trio had retired in a chapel of San Sebastian, crowded with benches, the sexton threw them out and handed them over to a couple of officers.
a human being
From this reading Don Alonso tried to show the guards that he was not only a respectable person, but an important one as well.
PlazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading While he was thus engaged in argument, Jesús escaped by the Plaza de Santa Ana.
protestationsnounUS /ˌproʊteˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “protestation” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading “You can tell all that to the court,” answered the guard to the Snake-Man’s protestations.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading Don Alonso tried to show the guards that he was not only a respectable person, but an important one as well.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading One night, after the trio had retired in a chapel of San Sebastian, crowded with benches, the sexton threw them out and handed them over to a couple of officers.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Municipal Dungeons—The Returned Soldier—The Convent Soup Several times Manuel, Jesús and Don Alonso slept in churches.
San
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From this reading One night, after the trio had retired in a chapel of San Sebastian, crowded with benches, the sexton threw them out and handed them over to a couple of officers.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading While he was thus engaged in argument, Jesús escaped by the Plaza de Santa Ana.
Sebastian
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From this reading One night, after the trio had retired in a chapel of San Sebastian, crowded with benches, the sexton threw them out and handed them over to a couple of officers.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The Municipal Dungeons—The Returned Soldier—The Convent Soup Several times Manuel, Jesús and Don Alonso slept in churches.
sextonnounUS /ˈsekstən/
United States poet (1928-1974)
From this reading One night, after the trio had retired in a chapel of San Sebastian, crowded with benches, the sexton threw them out and handed them over to a couple of officers.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Don Alonso tried to show the guards that he was not only a respectable person, but an important one as well.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The Municipal Dungeons—The Returned Soldier—The Convent Soup Several times Manuel, Jesús and Don Alonso slept in churches.
Snake-Man's
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From this reading “You can tell all that to the court,” answered the guard to the Snake-Man’s protestations.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The Municipal Dungeons—The Returned Soldier—The Convent Soup Several times Manuel, Jesús and Don Alonso slept in churches.
SoupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading The Municipal Dungeons—The Returned Soldier—The Convent Soup Several times Manuel, Jesús and Don Alonso slept in churches.
express in words
From this reading “You can tell all that to the court,” answered the guard to the Snake-Man’s protestations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Don Alonso tried to show the guards that he was not only a respectable person, but an important one as well.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Municipal Dungeons—The Returned Soldier—The Convent Soup Several times Manuel, Jesús and Don Alonso slept in churches.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One night, after the trio had retired in a chapel of San Sebastian, crowded with benches, the sexton threw them out and handed them over to a couple of officers.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading One night, after the trio had retired in a chapel of San Sebastian, crowded with benches, the sexton threw them out and handed them over to a couple of officers.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading While he was thus engaged in argument, Jesús escaped by the Plaza de Santa Ana.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The Municipal Dungeons—The Returned Soldier—The Convent Soup Several times Manuel, Jesús and Don Alonso slept in churches.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One night, after the trio had retired in a chapel of San Sebastian, crowded with benches, the sexton threw them out and handed them over to a couple of officers.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Don Alonso tried to show the guards that he was not only a respectable person, but an important one as well.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading One night, after the trio had retired in a chapel of San Sebastian, crowded with benches, the sexton threw them out and handed them over to a couple of officers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Don Alonso tried to show the guards that he was not only a respectable person, but an important one as well.
(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 Don Alonso tried to show the guards that he was not only a respectable person, but an important one as well.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he was thus engaged in argument, Jesús escaped by the Plaza de Santa Ana.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One night, after the trio had retired in a chapel of San Sebastian, crowded with benches, the sexton threw them out and handed them over to a couple of officers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You can tell all that to the court,” answered the guard to the Snake-Man’s protestations.
