used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FURTHER SMALL BEER CHRONICLES When the young people went to church, Enistor took the opportunity of paying a visit to Narvaez.
(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 Also he greatly desired to learn what were Don Pablo's plans regarding the restoration of the fortune, for the Spaniard did not seem to be moving in the matter at all, and valuable time was being wasted.
in addition
From this reading Also he greatly desired to learn what were Don Pablo's plans regarding the restoration of the fortune, for the Spaniard did not seem to be moving in the matter at all, and valuable time was being wasted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The effort to keep up an appearance of friendship for a man he hated was not easy, and the Squire wished to unbend in the society of one who knew his true sentiments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The effort to keep up an appearance of friendship for a man he hated was not easy, and the Squire wished to unbend in the society of one who knew his true sentiments.
eagerly desirous
From this reading And since Enistor was anxious to get rid of Montrose as speedily as possible, he thought it was just as well to suggest that the scheme--whatever it might be--should be completed as soon as could be conveniently managed.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The effort to keep up an appearance of friendship for a man he hated was not easy, and the Squire wished to unbend in the society of one who knew his true sentiments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And since Enistor was anxious to get rid of Montrose as speedily as possible, he thought it was just as well to suggest that the scheme--whatever it might be--should be completed as soon as could be conveniently managed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Also he greatly desired to learn what were Don Pablo's plans regarding the restoration of the fortune, for the Spaniard did not seem to be moving in the matter at all, and valuable time was being wasted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Also he greatly desired to learn what were Don Pablo's plans regarding the restoration of the fortune, for the Spaniard did not seem to be moving in the matter at all, and valuable time was being wasted.
BEERnounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading FURTHER SMALL BEER CHRONICLES When the young people went to church, Enistor took the opportunity of paying a visit to Narvaez.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Also he greatly desired to learn what were Don Pablo's plans regarding the restoration of the fortune, for the Spaniard did not seem to be moving in the matter at all, and valuable time was being wasted.
CHRONICLESnounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəlz/
plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading FURTHER SMALL BEER CHRONICLES When the young people went to church, Enistor took the opportunity of paying a visit to Narvaez.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading FURTHER SMALL BEER CHRONICLES When the young people went to church, Enistor took the opportunity of paying a visit to Narvaez.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading And since Enistor was anxious to get rid of Montrose as speedily as possible, he thought it was just as well to suggest that the scheme--whatever it might be--should be completed as soon as could be conveniently managed.
convenientlyadverbUS /kənˈviːnjəntli/
in a convenient manner
From this reading And since Enistor was anxious to get rid of Montrose as speedily as possible, he thought it was just as well to suggest that the scheme--whatever it might be--should be completed as soon as could be conveniently managed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And since Enistor was anxious to get rid of Montrose as speedily as possible, he thought it was just as well to suggest that the scheme--whatever it might be--should be completed as soon as could be conveniently managed.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading The master of Tremore wanted to handle the coveted income; he wished to see his daughter married to Narvaez, and finally he desired to learn the nature of this danger at which Don Pablo hinted so frequently.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The master of Tremore wanted to handle the coveted income; he wished to see his daughter married to Narvaez, and finally he desired to learn the nature of this danger at which Don Pablo hinted so frequently.
a female human offspring
From this reading The master of Tremore wanted to handle the coveted income; he wished to see his daughter married to Narvaez, and finally he desired to learn the nature of this danger at which Don Pablo hinted so frequently.
wanted intensely
From this reading Also he greatly desired to learn what were Don Pablo's plans regarding the restoration of the fortune, for the Spaniard did not seem to be moving in the matter at all, and valuable time was being wasted.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Also he greatly desired to learn what were Don Pablo's plans regarding the restoration of the fortune, for the Spaniard did not seem to be moving in the matter at all, and valuable time was being wasted.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Also he greatly desired to learn what were Don Pablo's plans regarding the restoration of the fortune, for the Spaniard did not seem to be moving in the matter at all, and valuable time was being wasted.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The effort to keep up an appearance of friendship for a man he hated was not easy, and the Squire wished to unbend in the society of one who knew his true sentiments.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The effort to keep up an appearance of friendship for a man he hated was not easy, and the Squire wished to unbend in the society of one who knew his true sentiments.
Enistor
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From this reading FURTHER SMALL BEER CHRONICLES When the young people went to church, Enistor took the opportunity of paying a visit to Narvaez.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The master of Tremore wanted to handle the coveted income; he wished to see his daughter married to Narvaez, and finally he desired to learn the nature of this danger at which Don Pablo hinted so frequently.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The effort to keep up an appearance of friendship for a man he hated was not easy, and the Squire wished to unbend in the society of one who knew his true sentiments.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Also he greatly desired to learn what were Don Pablo's plans regarding the restoration of the fortune, for the Spaniard did not seem to be moving in the matter at all, and valuable time was being wasted.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The master of Tremore wanted to handle the coveted income; he wished to see his daughter married to Narvaez, and finally he desired to learn the nature of this danger at which Don Pablo hinted so frequently.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The effort to keep up an appearance of friendship for a man he hated was not easy, and the Squire wished to unbend in the society of one who knew his true sentiments.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading FURTHER SMALL BEER CHRONICLES When the young people went to church, Enistor took the opportunity of paying a visit to Narvaez.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading And since Enistor was anxious to get rid of Montrose as speedily as possible, he thought it was just as well to suggest that the scheme--whatever it might be--should be completed as soon as could be conveniently managed.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Also he greatly desired to learn what were Don Pablo's plans regarding the restoration of the fortune, for the Spaniard did not seem to be moving in the matter at all, and valuable time was being wasted.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading The master of Tremore wanted to handle the coveted income; he wished to see his daughter married to Narvaez, and finally he desired to learn the nature of this danger at which Don Pablo hinted so frequently.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading The effort to keep up an appearance of friendship for a man he hated was not easy, and the Squire wished to unbend in the society of one who knew his true sentiments.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The effort to keep up an appearance of friendship for a man he hated was not easy, and the Squire wished to unbend in the society of one who knew his true sentiments.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading The master of Tremore wanted to handle the coveted income; he wished to see his daughter married to Narvaez, and finally he desired to learn the nature of this danger at which Don Pablo hinted so frequently.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The effort to keep up an appearance of friendship for a man he hated was not easy, and the Squire wished to unbend in the society of one who knew his true sentiments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The effort to keep up an appearance of friendship for a man he hated was not easy, and the Squire wished to unbend in the society of one who knew his true sentiments.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading The master of Tremore wanted to handle the coveted income; he wished to see his daughter married to Narvaez, and finally he desired to learn the nature of this danger at which Don Pablo hinted so frequently.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And since Enistor was anxious to get rid of Montrose as speedily as possible, he thought it was just as well to suggest that the scheme--whatever it might be--should be completed as soon as could be conveniently managed.
and nothing more
From this reading And since Enistor was anxious to get rid of Montrose as speedily as possible, he thought it was just as well to suggest that the scheme--whatever it might be--should be completed as soon as could be conveniently managed.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The effort to keep up an appearance of friendship for a man he hated was not easy, and the Squire wished to unbend in the society of one who knew his true sentiments.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The effort to keep up an appearance of friendship for a man he hated was not easy, and the Squire wished to unbend in the society of one who knew his true sentiments.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Also he greatly desired to learn what were Don Pablo's plans regarding the restoration of the fortune, for the Spaniard did not seem to be moving in the matter at all, and valuable time was being wasted.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The effort to keep up an appearance of friendship for a man he hated was not easy, and the Squire wished to unbend in the society of one who knew his true sentiments.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading And since Enistor was anxious to get rid of Montrose as speedily as possible, he thought it was just as well to suggest that the scheme--whatever it might be--should be completed as soon as could be conveniently managed.
joined in matrimony
From this reading The master of Tremore wanted to handle the coveted income; he wished to see his daughter married to Narvaez, and finally he desired to learn the nature of this danger at which Don Pablo hinted so frequently.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The master of Tremore wanted to handle the coveted income; he wished to see his daughter married to Narvaez, and finally he desired to learn the nature of this danger at which Don Pablo hinted so frequently.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Also he greatly desired to learn what were Don Pablo's plans regarding the restoration of the fortune, for the Spaniard did not seem to be moving in the matter at all, and valuable time was being wasted.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And since Enistor was anxious to get rid of Montrose as speedily as possible, he thought it was just as well to suggest that the scheme--whatever it might be--should be completed as soon as could be conveniently managed.
Montrose
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From this reading And since Enistor was anxious to get rid of Montrose as speedily as possible, he thought it was just as well to suggest that the scheme--whatever it might be--should be completed as soon as could be conveniently managed.
in motion
From this reading Also he greatly desired to learn what were Don Pablo's plans regarding the restoration of the fortune, for the Spaniard did not seem to be moving in the matter at all, and valuable time was being wasted.
Narvaez
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From this reading FURTHER SMALL BEER CHRONICLES When the young people went to church, Enistor took the opportunity of paying a visit to Narvaez.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The master of Tremore wanted to handle the coveted income; he wished to see his daughter married to Narvaez, and finally he desired to learn the nature of this danger at which Don Pablo hinted so frequently.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The effort to keep up an appearance of friendship for a man he hated was not easy, and the Squire wished to unbend in the society of one who knew his true sentiments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FURTHER SMALL BEER CHRONICLES When the young people went to church, Enistor took the opportunity of paying a visit to Narvaez.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The effort to keep up an appearance of friendship for a man he hated was not easy, and the Squire wished to unbend in the society of one who knew his true sentiments.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading FURTHER SMALL BEER CHRONICLES When the young people went to church, Enistor took the opportunity of paying a visit to Narvaez.
Pablo
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From this reading The master of Tremore wanted to handle the coveted income; he wished to see his daughter married to Narvaez, and finally he desired to learn the nature of this danger at which Don Pablo hinted so frequently.
Pablo's
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From this reading Also he greatly desired to learn what were Don Pablo's plans regarding the restoration of the fortune, for the Spaniard did not seem to be moving in the matter at all, and valuable time was being wasted.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading FURTHER SMALL BEER CHRONICLES When the young people went to church, Enistor took the opportunity of paying a visit to Narvaez.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading FURTHER SMALL BEER CHRONICLES When the young people went to church, Enistor took the opportunity of paying a visit to Narvaez.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Also he greatly desired to learn what were Don Pablo's plans regarding the restoration of the fortune, for the Spaniard did not seem to be moving in the matter at all, and valuable time was being wasted.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading And since Enistor was anxious to get rid of Montrose as speedily as possible, he thought it was just as well to suggest that the scheme--whatever it might be--should be completed as soon as could be conveniently managed.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Also he greatly desired to learn what were Don Pablo's plans regarding the restoration of the fortune, for the Spaniard did not seem to be moving in the matter at all, and valuable time was being wasted.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading Also he greatly desired to learn what were Don Pablo's plans regarding the restoration of the fortune, for the Spaniard did not seem to be moving in the matter at all, and valuable time was being wasted.
relieve from
From this reading And since Enistor was anxious to get rid of Montrose as speedily as possible, he thought it was just as well to suggest that the scheme--whatever it might be--should be completed as soon as could be conveniently managed.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading And since Enistor was anxious to get rid of Montrose as speedily as possible, he thought it was just as well to suggest that the scheme--whatever it might be--should be completed as soon as could be conveniently managed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The master of Tremore wanted to handle the coveted income; he wished to see his daughter married to Narvaez, and finally he desired to learn the nature of this danger at which Don Pablo hinted so frequently.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Also he greatly desired to learn what were Don Pablo's plans regarding the restoration of the fortune, for the Spaniard did not seem to be moving in the matter at all, and valuable time was being wasted.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading The effort to keep up an appearance of friendship for a man he hated was not easy, and the Squire wished to unbend in the society of one who knew his true sentiments.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And since Enistor was anxious to get rid of Montrose as speedily as possible, he thought it was just as well to suggest that the scheme--whatever it might be--should be completed as soon as could be conveniently managed.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading And since Enistor was anxious to get rid of Montrose as speedily as possible, he thought it was just as well to suggest that the scheme--whatever it might be--should be completed as soon as could be conveniently managed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading FURTHER SMALL BEER CHRONICLES When the young people went to church, Enistor took the opportunity of paying a visit to Narvaez.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The master of Tremore wanted to handle the coveted income; he wished to see his daughter married to Narvaez, and finally he desired to learn the nature of this danger at which Don Pablo hinted so frequently.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The effort to keep up an appearance of friendship for a man he hated was not easy, and the Squire wished to unbend in the society of one who knew his true sentiments.
in the near future
From this reading And since Enistor was anxious to get rid of Montrose as speedily as possible, he thought it was just as well to suggest that the scheme--whatever it might be--should be completed as soon as could be conveniently managed.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading Also he greatly desired to learn what were Don Pablo's plans regarding the restoration of the fortune, for the Spaniard did not seem to be moving in the matter at all, and valuable time was being wasted.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading And since Enistor was anxious to get rid of Montrose as speedily as possible, he thought it was just as well to suggest that the scheme--whatever it might be--should be completed as soon as could be conveniently managed.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading The effort to keep up an appearance of friendship for a man he hated was not easy, and the Squire wished to unbend in the society of one who knew his true sentiments.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading And since Enistor was anxious to get rid of Montrose as speedily as possible, he thought it was just as well to suggest that the scheme--whatever it might be--should be completed as soon as could be conveniently managed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And since Enistor was anxious to get rid of Montrose as speedily as possible, he thought it was just as well to suggest that the scheme--whatever it might be--should be completed as soon as could be conveniently managed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FURTHER SMALL BEER CHRONICLES When the young people went to church, Enistor took the opportunity of paying a visit to Narvaez.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The master of Tremore wanted to handle the coveted income; he wished to see his daughter married to Narvaez, and finally he desired to learn the nature of this danger at which Don Pablo hinted so frequently.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And since Enistor was anxious to get rid of Montrose as speedily as possible, he thought it was just as well to suggest that the scheme--whatever it might be--should be completed as soon as could be conveniently managed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Also he greatly desired to learn what were Don Pablo's plans regarding the restoration of the fortune, for the Spaniard did not seem to be moving in the matter at all, and valuable time was being wasted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FURTHER SMALL BEER CHRONICLES When the young people went to church, Enistor took the opportunity of paying a visit to Narvaez.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading FURTHER SMALL BEER CHRONICLES When the young people went to church, Enistor took the opportunity of paying a visit to Narvaez.
Tremore
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From this reading The master of Tremore wanted to handle the coveted income; he wished to see his daughter married to Narvaez, and finally he desired to learn the nature of this danger at which Don Pablo hinted so frequently.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The effort to keep up an appearance of friendship for a man he hated was not easy, and the Squire wished to unbend in the society of one who knew his true sentiments.
unbendverbUS /ˌʌnˈbend/
straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading The effort to keep up an appearance of friendship for a man he hated was not easy, and the Squire wished to unbend in the society of one who knew his true sentiments.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The effort to keep up an appearance of friendship for a man he hated was not easy, and the Squire wished to unbend in the society of one who knew his true sentiments.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Also he greatly desired to learn what were Don Pablo's plans regarding the restoration of the fortune, for the Spaniard did not seem to be moving in the matter at all, and valuable time was being wasted.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading FURTHER SMALL BEER CHRONICLES When the young people went to church, Enistor took the opportunity of paying a visit to Narvaez.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The master of Tremore wanted to handle the coveted income; he wished to see his daughter married to Narvaez, and finally he desired to learn the nature of this danger at which Don Pablo hinted so frequently.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The effort to keep up an appearance of friendship for a man he hated was not easy, and the Squire wished to unbend in the society of one who knew his true sentiments.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading Also he greatly desired to learn what were Don Pablo's plans regarding the restoration of the fortune, for the Spaniard did not seem to be moving in the matter at all, and valuable time was being wasted.
(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 And since Enistor was anxious to get rid of Montrose as speedily as possible, he thought it was just as well to suggest that the scheme--whatever it might be--should be completed as soon as could be conveniently managed.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading FURTHER SMALL BEER CHRONICLES When the young people went to church, Enistor took the opportunity of paying a visit to Narvaez.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Also he greatly desired to learn what were Don Pablo's plans regarding the restoration of the fortune, for the Spaniard did not seem to be moving in the matter at all, and valuable time was being wasted.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Also he greatly desired to learn what were Don Pablo's plans regarding the restoration of the fortune, for the Spaniard did not seem to be moving in the matter at all, and valuable time was being wasted.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading And since Enistor was anxious to get rid of Montrose as speedily as possible, he thought it was just as well to suggest that the scheme--whatever it might be--should be completed as soon as could be conveniently managed.
at the time that
From this reading FURTHER SMALL BEER CHRONICLES When the young people went to church, Enistor took the opportunity of paying a visit to Narvaez.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The master of Tremore wanted to handle the coveted income; he wished to see his daughter married to Narvaez, and finally he desired to learn the nature of this danger at which Don Pablo hinted so frequently.
which person or people
From this reading The effort to keep up an appearance of friendship for a man he hated was not easy, and the Squire wished to unbend in the society of one who knew his true sentiments.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The effort to keep up an appearance of friendship for a man he hated was not easy, and the Squire wished to unbend in the society of one who knew his true sentiments.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading FURTHER SMALL BEER CHRONICLES When the young people went to church, Enistor took the opportunity of paying a visit to Narvaez.
