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In the Time of the Butterflies
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- The theme was to be our centennial and the generosity of our gracious Benefactor.†
Chpt 1.2 *benefactor = someone who helps a person or organization -- especially financially
- Then I recognized him under a canopy of Dominican flags, the Benefactor I'd heard about all my life.†
Chpt 1.2
- Tio Pepe reminded us of the big parade next Sunday for Benefactor's Day, and Minerva said something like why don't we go celebrate at the cemetery.†
Chpt 1.3
- Why should we celebrate Benefactor's Day in the cemetery?†
Chpt 1.3
- Benefactor's Day My dear Little Book, We're expecting Tio Pepe any moment.†
Chpt 1.3
- While we're waiting, I am taking these few minutes to wish El Jefe Happy Benefactor's Day with all my heart.†
Chpt 1.3
- Manuel de Moya is supposed to be so smooth with the ladies, they probably think they're following the example of the Virgencita if they bed down with the Benefactor of the Fatherland.†
Chpt 2.6
- I'm sure it would mean a great deal to our Benefactor to hear that you have his pleasure in mind!'†
Chpt 2.6
- Generalisimo Doctor Rafael L. Trujillo, Benefactor of our Country Illustrious and well-loved Jefe, Knowing as I do, the high esteem in which my husband Enrique Mirabal held your illustrious person, and now somewhat less confounded by the irreparable loss of my unforgettable companero, I write to inform Your Excellency of his death on Monday, the fourteenth day of this month.†
Chpt 2.7
- But most especially, my most sincere gratitude goes to our true benefactor, El Jefe Rafael Leonidas Trujillo, Champion of Education, Light of the Antilles, First Teacher, Enlightener of His People.†
Chpt 2.7
- On the front page of El Caribe, the two photographs were side by side: Noris giving her hand to a smiling Jefe (Young Offender Softens El Jefe's Heart); and me, kneeling, my hands clutched in prayer (Grateful Madre Thanks Her Benefactor).†
Chpt 3.10
- De Moya regretted these insults to the virgin dignity of our Benefactor and expressed the openness of our government to any and all investigations from member nations who wish to ascertain the falsity of these malicious charges.†
Chpt 3.11
- The other day I asked them what they wanted for Benefactor's Day, and they said, 'Bring Papi home!'†
Chpt 3.12
- It could have been Benefactor's Day all over again except that everyone was dressed in black.†
Chpt 3.12
Definitions:
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(1)
(benefactor) someone who helps a person or organization -- especially financially
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)