used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Don Pablo was useful to him, as he knew a great deal about super-physical laws, which the Squire desired to know also, and in which he was being instructed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Don Pablo was useful to him, as he knew a great deal about super-physical laws, which the Squire desired to know also, and in which he was being instructed.
anew
From this reading Then again, Narvaez had been struck down in the moment of triumph by a stronger force than any he possessed, and that made him out to be less powerful than he claimed he was.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
(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 All the same the Spaniard had proved to be a hard master, and moreover had talked much about the recovery of the fortune, but had done little towards enabling it to be regained.
in addition
From this reading Don Pablo was useful to him, as he knew a great deal about super-physical laws, which the Squire desired to know also, and in which he was being instructed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Don Pablo was useful to him, as he knew a great deal about super-physical laws, which the Squire desired to know also, and in which he was being instructed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Then again, Narvaez had been struck down in the moment of triumph by a stronger force than any he possessed, and that made him out to be less powerful than he claimed he was.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Don Pablo was useful to him, as he knew a great deal about super-physical laws, which the Squire desired to know also, and in which he was being instructed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All the same the Spaniard had proved to be a hard master, and moreover had talked much about the recovery of the fortune, but had done little towards enabling it to be regained.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then again, Narvaez had been struck down in the moment of triumph by a stronger force than any he possessed, and that made him out to be less powerful than he claimed he was.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading In one word, Enistor was beginning to consider Don Pablo to be something of a humbug.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Don Pablo was useful to him, as he knew a great deal about super-physical laws, which the Squire desired to know also, and in which he was being instructed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All the same the Spaniard had proved to be a hard master, and moreover had talked much about the recovery of the fortune, but had done little towards enabling it to be regained.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then again, Narvaez had been struck down in the moment of triumph by a stronger force than any he possessed, and that made him out to be less powerful than he claimed he was.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Then again, Narvaez had been struck down in the moment of triumph by a stronger force than any he possessed, and that made him out to be less powerful than he claimed he was.
deem to be
From this reading In one word, Enistor was beginning to consider Don Pablo to be something of a humbug.
a female human offspring
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Don Pablo was useful to him, as he knew a great deal about super-physical laws, which the Squire desired to know also, and in which he was being instructed.
wanted intensely
From this reading Don Pablo was useful to him, as he knew a great deal about super-physical laws, which the Squire desired to know also, and in which he was being instructed.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Don Pablo was useful to him, as he knew a great deal about super-physical laws, which the Squire desired to know also, and in which he was being instructed.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading All the same the Spaniard had proved to be a hard master, and moreover had talked much about the recovery of the fortune, but had done little towards enabling it to be regained.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then again, Narvaez had been struck down in the moment of triumph by a stronger force than any he possessed, and that made him out to be less powerful than he claimed he was.
enablingadjectiveUS /eˈneɪbəlɪŋ/
providing legal power or sanction
From this reading All the same the Spaniard had proved to be a hard master, and moreover had talked much about the recovery of the fortune, but had done little towards enabling it to be regained.
Enistor
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From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Then again, Narvaez had been struck down in the moment of triumph by a stronger force than any he possessed, and that made him out to be less powerful than he claimed he was.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading All the same the Spaniard had proved to be a hard master, and moreover had talked much about the recovery of the fortune, but had done little towards enabling it to be regained.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
a young female
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Don Pablo was useful to him, as he knew a great deal about super-physical laws, which the Squire desired to know also, and in which he was being instructed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading All the same the Spaniard had proved to be a hard master, and moreover had talked much about the recovery of the fortune, but had done little towards enabling it to be regained.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Don Pablo was useful to him, as he knew a great deal about super-physical laws, which the Squire desired to know also, and in which he was being instructed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
how
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From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
humbugnounUS /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/
pretentious or silly talk or writing
From this reading In one word, Enistor was beginning to consider Don Pablo to be something of a humbug.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Don Pablo was useful to him, as he knew a great deal about super-physical laws, which the Squire desired to know also, and in which he was being instructed.
insultedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/
past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All the same the Spaniard had proved to be a hard master, and moreover had talked much about the recovery of the fortune, but had done little towards enabling it to be regained.
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 Don Pablo was useful to him, as he knew a great deal about super-physical laws, which the Squire desired to know also, and in which he was being instructed.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Don Pablo was useful to him, as he knew a great deal about super-physical laws, which the Squire desired to know also, and in which he was being instructed.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Don Pablo was useful to him, as he knew a great deal about super-physical laws, which the Squire desired to know also, and in which he was being instructed.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Then again, Narvaez had been struck down in the moment of triumph by a stronger force than any he possessed, and that made him out to be less powerful than he claimed he was.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Then again, Narvaez had been struck down in the moment of triumph by a stronger force than any he possessed, and that made him out to be less powerful than he claimed he was.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading All the same the Spaniard had proved to be a hard master, and moreover had talked much about the recovery of the fortune, but had done little towards enabling it to be regained.
a particular point in time
From this reading Then again, Narvaez had been struck down in the moment of triumph by a stronger force than any he possessed, and that made him out to be less powerful than he claimed he was.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading All the same the Spaniard had proved to be a hard master, and moreover had talked much about the recovery of the fortune, but had done little towards enabling it to be regained.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading All the same the Spaniard had proved to be a hard master, and moreover had talked much about the recovery of the fortune, but had done little towards enabling it to be regained.
Narvaez
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From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the same the Spaniard had proved to be a hard master, and moreover had talked much about the recovery of the fortune, but had done little towards enabling it to be regained.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one word, Enistor was beginning to consider Don Pablo to be something of a humbug.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then again, Narvaez had been struck down in the moment of triumph by a stronger force than any he possessed, and that made him out to be less powerful than he claimed he was.
Pablo
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From this reading Don Pablo was useful to him, as he knew a great deal about super-physical laws, which the Squire desired to know also, and in which he was being instructed.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Then again, Narvaez had been struck down in the moment of triumph by a stronger force than any he possessed, and that made him out to be less powerful than he claimed he was.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Then again, Narvaez had been struck down in the moment of triumph by a stronger force than any he possessed, and that made him out to be less powerful than he claimed he was.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
established beyond doubt
From this reading All the same the Spaniard had proved to be a hard master, and moreover had talked much about the recovery of the fortune, but had done little towards enabling it to be regained.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading All the same the Spaniard had proved to be a hard master, and moreover had talked much about the recovery of the fortune, but had done little towards enabling it to be regained.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading All the same the Spaniard had proved to be a hard master, and moreover had talked much about the recovery of the fortune, but had done little towards enabling it to be regained.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
Identical; not different.
From this reading All the same the Spaniard had proved to be a hard master, and moreover had talked much about the recovery of the fortune, but had done little towards enabling it to be regained.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In one word, Enistor was beginning to consider Don Pablo to be something of a humbug.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading All the same the Spaniard had proved to be a hard master, and moreover had talked much about the recovery of the fortune, but had done little towards enabling it to be regained.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Don Pablo was useful to him, as he knew a great deal about super-physical laws, which the Squire desired to know also, and in which he was being instructed.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Then again, Narvaez had been struck down in the moment of triumph by a stronger force than any he possessed, and that made him out to be less powerful than he claimed he was.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Then again, Narvaez had been struck down in the moment of triumph by a stronger force than any he possessed, and that made him out to be less powerful than he claimed he was.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
super-physical
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From this reading Don Pablo was useful to him, as he knew a great deal about super-physical laws, which the Squire desired to know also, and in which he was being instructed.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading All the same the Spaniard had proved to be a hard master, and moreover had talked much about the recovery of the fortune, but had done little towards enabling it to be regained.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Then again, Narvaez had been struck down in the moment of triumph by a stronger force than any he possessed, and that made him out to be less powerful than he claimed he was.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then again, Narvaez had been struck down in the moment of triumph by a stronger force than any he possessed, and that made him out to be less powerful than he claimed he was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then again, Narvaez had been struck down in the moment of triumph by a stronger force than any he possessed, and that made him out to be less powerful than he claimed he was.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Don Pablo was useful to him, as he knew a great deal about super-physical laws, which the Squire desired to know also, and in which he was being instructed.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
in the direction of
From this reading All the same the Spaniard had proved to be a hard master, and moreover had talked much about the recovery of the fortune, but had done little towards enabling it to be regained.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Then again, Narvaez had been struck down in the moment of triumph by a stronger force than any he possessed, and that made him out to be less powerful than he claimed he was.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
being of use or service
From this reading Don Pablo was useful to him, as he knew a great deal about super-physical laws, which the Squire desired to know also, and in which he was being instructed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
at the time that
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Don Pablo was useful to him, as he knew a great deal about super-physical laws, which the Squire desired to know also, and in which he was being instructed.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading In one word, Enistor was beginning to consider Don Pablo to be something of a humbug.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Enistor was furious when he was told how Narvaez had insulted his daughter, for although he had little love for the girl, yet his family pride rose up in arms against such behaviour.
