used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a beautiful morning, that which followed, and our friends were astir early.
quickly and without warning
From this reading In following this course, they came somewhat abruptly upon a plaza floored for a wide space with rare mosaics, and lit at night by swinging electric lights.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a beautiful morning, that which followed, and our friends were astir early.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading It was a beautiful morning, that which followed, and our friends were astir early.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In following this course, they came somewhat abruptly upon a plaza floored for a wide space with rare mosaics, and lit at night by swinging electric lights.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading "This is the Plaza de Bolivar," said Jack, "a favorite place for the president's band to come and play.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It was a beautiful morning, that which followed, and our friends were astir early.
BolivarnounUS /ˈbɑːləvər/
the basic unit of money in Venezuela; equal to 100 centimos
From this reading "This is the Plaza de Bolivar," said Jack, "a favorite place for the president's band to come and play.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In following this course, they came somewhat abruptly upon a plaza floored for a wide space with rare mosaics, and lit at night by swinging electric lights.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In following this course, they came somewhat abruptly upon a plaza floored for a wide space with rare mosaics, and lit at night by swinging electric lights.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In following this course, they came somewhat abruptly upon a plaza floored for a wide space with rare mosaics, and lit at night by swinging electric lights.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "This is the Plaza de Bolivar," said Jack, "a favorite place for the president's band to come and play.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was a beautiful morning, that which followed, and our friends were astir early.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading In following this course, they came somewhat abruptly upon a plaza floored for a wide space with rare mosaics, and lit at night by swinging electric lights.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading "This is the Plaza de Bolivar," said Jack, "a favorite place for the president's band to come and play.
flooredadjectiveUS /flɔːrd/
provided with a floor
From this reading In following this course, they came somewhat abruptly upon a plaza floored for a wide space with rare mosaics, and lit at night by swinging electric lights.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was a beautiful morning, that which followed, and our friends were astir early.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading In following this course, they came somewhat abruptly upon a plaza floored for a wide space with rare mosaics, and lit at night by swinging electric lights.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In following this course, they came somewhat abruptly upon a plaza floored for a wide space with rare mosaics, and lit at night by swinging electric lights.
set up or found
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was a beautiful morning, that which followed, and our friends were astir early.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In following this course, they came somewhat abruptly upon a plaza floored for a wide space with rare mosaics, and lit at night by swinging electric lights.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "IT IS MANUEL MARLIN!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "IT IS MANUEL MARLIN!"
a small worthless amount
From this reading "This is the Plaza de Bolivar," said Jack, "a favorite place for the president's band to come and play.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading In following this course, they came somewhat abruptly upon a plaza floored for a wide space with rare mosaics, and lit at night by swinging electric lights.
provided with artificial light
From this reading In following this course, they came somewhat abruptly upon a plaza floored for a wide space with rare mosaics, and lit at night by swinging electric lights.
MANUEL
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From this reading "IT IS MANUEL MARLIN!"
MARLINnounUS /ˈmɑːrlən/
large long-jawed oceanic sport fishes; related to sailfishes and spearfishes; not completely cold-blooded i.e. able to warm their brains and eyes
From this reading "IT IS MANUEL MARLIN!"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a beautiful morning, that which followed, and our friends were astir early.
mosaicsnounUS /moʊˈzeɪɪks/
plural of “mosaic” — art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
From this reading In following this course, they came somewhat abruptly upon a plaza floored for a wide space with rare mosaics, and lit at night by swinging electric lights.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In following this course, they came somewhat abruptly upon a plaza floored for a wide space with rare mosaics, and lit at night by swinging electric lights.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
ornamentalnounUS /ˌɔːrnəˈmentəl/
any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was a beautiful morning, that which followed, and our friends were astir early.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "This is the Plaza de Bolivar," said Jack, "a favorite place for the president's band to come and play.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "This is the Plaza de Bolivar," said Jack, "a favorite place for the president's band to come and play.
plazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading In following this course, they came somewhat abruptly upon a plaza floored for a wide space with rare mosaics, and lit at night by swinging electric lights.
president'snounUS /ˈprezɪdənts/
possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading "This is the Plaza de Bolivar," said Jack, "a favorite place for the president's band to come and play.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading In following this course, they came somewhat abruptly upon a plaza floored for a wide space with rare mosaics, and lit at night by swinging electric lights.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is the Plaza de Bolivar," said Jack, "a favorite place for the president's band to come and play.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading In following this course, they came somewhat abruptly upon a plaza floored for a wide space with rare mosaics, and lit at night by swinging electric lights.
in the near future
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading In following this course, they came somewhat abruptly upon a plaza floored for a wide space with rare mosaics, and lit at night by swinging electric lights.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading In following this course, they came somewhat abruptly upon a plaza floored for a wide space with rare mosaics, and lit at night by swinging electric lights.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a beautiful morning, that which followed, and our friends were astir early.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In following this course, they came somewhat abruptly upon a plaza floored for a wide space with rare mosaics, and lit at night by swinging electric lights.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
migratory
From this reading Wandering out upon the streets, eager to learn if any new tidings had come of the spy, they soon found themselves walking under the refreshing shade of rows of ornamental trees.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a beautiful morning, that which followed, and our friends were astir early.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a beautiful morning, that which followed, and our friends were astir early.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a beautiful morning, that which followed, and our friends were astir early.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading In following this course, they came somewhat abruptly upon a plaza floored for a wide space with rare mosaics, and lit at night by swinging electric lights.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In following this course, they came somewhat abruptly upon a plaza floored for a wide space with rare mosaics, and lit at night by swinging electric lights.
