Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

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From this reading On the old man's entrance, however, Belflor ran to meet him, and, embracing him cordially, exclaimed, "Ah Signor Don Luis; I am delighted to see you.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading On the old man's entrance, however, Belflor ran to meet him, and, embracing him cordially, exclaimed, "Ah Signor Don Luis; I am delighted to see you.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Am I so fortunate as to have an opportunity of serving you?"

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading CONTINUATION OF THE STORY OF THE LOVES OF THE COUNT DE BELFLOR AND LEONORA DE CESPEDES.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Am I so fortunate as to have an opportunity of serving you?"

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From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

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From this reading CONTINUATION OF THE STORY OF THE LOVES OF THE COUNT DE BELFLOR AND LEONORA DE CESPEDES.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

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From this reading CONTINUATION OF THE STORY OF THE LOVES OF THE COUNT DE BELFLOR AND LEONORA DE CESPEDES.

the act of continuing an activity without interruption

From this reading CONTINUATION OF THE STORY OF THE LOVES OF THE COUNT DE BELFLOR AND LEONORA DE CESPEDES.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

in a hearty manner

From this reading On the old man's entrance, however, Belflor ran to meet him, and, embracing him cordially, exclaimed, "Ah Signor Don Luis; I am delighted to see you.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading CONTINUATION OF THE STORY OF THE LOVES OF THE COUNT DE BELFLOR AND LEONORA DE CESPEDES.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading CONTINUATION OF THE STORY OF THE LOVES OF THE COUNT DE BELFLOR AND LEONORA DE CESPEDES.

greatly pleased

From this reading On the old man's entrance, however, Belflor ran to meet him, and, embracing him cordially, exclaimed, "Ah Signor Don Luis; I am delighted to see you.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading To what do I owe this happiness?

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

From this reading On the old man's entrance, however, Belflor ran to meet him, and, embracing him cordially, exclaimed, "Ah Signor Don Luis; I am delighted to see you.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading On the old man's entrance, however, Belflor ran to meet him, and, embracing him cordially, exclaimed, "Ah Signor Don Luis; I am delighted to see you.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading On the old man's entrance, however, Belflor ran to meet him, and, embracing him cordially, exclaimed, "Ah Signor Don Luis; I am delighted to see you.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading Am I so fortunate as to have an opportunity of serving you?"

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading To what do I owe this happiness?

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Am I so fortunate as to have an opportunity of serving you?"

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On the old man's entrance, however, Belflor ran to meet him, and, embracing him cordially, exclaimed, "Ah Signor Don Luis; I am delighted to see you.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading On the old man's entrance, however, Belflor ran to meet him, and, embracing him cordially, exclaimed, "Ah Signor Don Luis; I am delighted to see you.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading On the old man's entrance, however, Belflor ran to meet him, and, embracing him cordially, exclaimed, "Ah Signor Don Luis; I am delighted to see you.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

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From this reading CONTINUATION OF THE STORY OF THE LOVES OF THE COUNT DE BELFLOR AND LEONORA DE CESPEDES.

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading CONTINUATION OF THE STORY OF THE LOVES OF THE COUNT DE BELFLOR AND LEONORA DE CESPEDES.

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From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading On the old man's entrance, however, Belflor ran to meet him, and, embracing him cordially, exclaimed, "Ah Signor Don Luis; I am delighted to see you.

come together

From this reading On the old man's entrance, however, Belflor ran to meet him, and, embracing him cordially, exclaimed, "Ah Signor Don Luis; I am delighted to see you.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CONTINUATION OF THE STORY OF THE LOVES OF THE COUNT DE BELFLOR AND LEONORA DE CESPEDES.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading On the old man's entrance, however, Belflor ran to meet him, and, embracing him cordially, exclaimed, "Ah Signor Don Luis; I am delighted to see you.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Am I so fortunate as to have an opportunity of serving you?"

be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading To what do I owe this happiness?

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading On the old man's entrance, however, Belflor ran to meet him, and, embracing him cordially, exclaimed, "Ah Signor Don Luis; I am delighted to see you.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading On the old man's entrance, however, Belflor ran to meet him, and, embracing him cordially, exclaimed, "Ah Signor Don Luis; I am delighted to see you.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading Am I so fortunate as to have an opportunity of serving you?"

used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately

From this reading On the old man's entrance, however, Belflor ran to meet him, and, embracing him cordially, exclaimed, "Ah Signor Don Luis; I am delighted to see you.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Am I so fortunate as to have an opportunity of serving you?"

not in physical motion

From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading CONTINUATION OF THE STORY OF THE LOVES OF THE COUNT DE BELFLOR AND LEONORA DE CESPEDES.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading CONTINUATION OF THE STORY OF THE LOVES OF THE COUNT DE BELFLOR AND LEONORA DE CESPEDES.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading To what do I owe this happiness?

during the time that

From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

which person or people

From this reading Don Luis, (continued Asmodeus), on returning to his apartment, dressed himself hastily, and, while it was still early, repaired to the Count; who, not suspecting a discovery, was much surprised by this visit.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading On the old man's entrance, however, Belflor ran to meet him, and, embracing him cordially, exclaimed, "Ah Signor Don Luis; I am delighted to see you.