used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
(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 In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
Amador
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From this reading It needed no more than the tears which Amador discovered on the cheeks of the youth, to rouse him to a feeling very like anger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading It needed no more than the tears which Amador discovered on the cheeks of the youth, to rouse him to a feeling very like anger.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading But I was told the boy Jacinto was dragged away by one of your excellency's menials; and I claim, as asking in the stead of his master, to know for what offence?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "By my conscience, for none at all!" said Cortes, courteously; "at least, for none of his own commission.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But I was told the boy Jacinto was dragged away by one of your excellency's menials; and I claim, as asking in the stead of his master, to know for what offence?"
the two together, not just one
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
cavaliersnounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪrz/
plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading It needed no more than the tears which Amador discovered on the cheeks of the youth, to rouse him to a feeling very like anger.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading But I was told the boy Jacinto was dragged away by one of your excellency's menials; and I claim, as asking in the stead of his master, to know for what offence?"
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading "By my conscience, for none at all!" said Cortes, courteously; "at least, for none of his own commission.
confrontverbUS /kənˈfrʌnt/
oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading "By my conscience, for none at all!" said Cortes, courteously; "at least, for none of his own commission.
CortesnounUS /ˌkɔːrˈtez/
Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)
From this reading "By my conscience, for none at all!" said Cortes, courteously; "at least, for none of his own commission.
Cortes's
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From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading "By my conscience, for none at all!" said Cortes, courteously; "at least, for none of his own commission.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It needed no more than the tears which Amador discovered on the cheeks of the youth, to rouse him to a feeling very like anger.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading But I was told the boy Jacinto was dragged away by one of your excellency's menials; and I claim, as asking in the stead of his master, to know for what offence?"
to come or go into
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
excellency's
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From this reading But I was told the boy Jacinto was dragged away by one of your excellency's menials; and I claim, as asking in the stead of his master, to know for what offence?"
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It needed no more than the tears which Amador discovered on the cheeks of the youth, to rouse him to a feeling very like anger.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
set up or found
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
Hernan
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From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It needed no more than the tears which Amador discovered on the cheeks of the youth, to rouse him to a feeling very like anger.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
a social unit living together
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It needed no more than the tears which Amador discovered on the cheeks of the youth, to rouse him to a feeling very like anger.
Jacinto
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From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But I was told the boy Jacinto was dragged away by one of your excellency's menials; and I claim, as asking in the stead of his master, to know for what offence?"
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "By my conscience, for none at all!" said Cortes, courteously; "at least, for none of his own commission.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It needed no more than the tears which Amador discovered on the cheeks of the youth, to rouse him to a feeling very like anger.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
matsnounUS /mæts/
plural of “mat” — a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
menials
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From this reading But I was told the boy Jacinto was dragged away by one of your excellency's menials; and I claim, as asking in the stead of his master, to know for what offence?"
MoorishnounUS /ˈmʊrɪʃ/
a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It needed no more than the tears which Amador discovered on the cheeks of the youth, to rouse him to a feeling very like anger.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "By my conscience, for none at all!" said Cortes, courteously; "at least, for none of his own commission.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It needed no more than the tears which Amador discovered on the cheeks of the youth, to rouse him to a feeling very like anger.
neophytenounUS /ˈniːəfaɪt/
a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
not any; not one
From this reading It needed no more than the tears which Amador discovered on the cheeks of the youth, to rouse him to a feeling very like anger.
not one, and not any
From this reading "By my conscience, for none at all!" said Cortes, courteously; "at least, for none of his own commission.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading But I was told the boy Jacinto was dragged away by one of your excellency's menials; and I claim, as asking in the stead of his master, to know for what offence?"
offendverbUS /əˈfend/
cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It needed no more than the tears which Amador discovered on the cheeks of the youth, to rouse him to a feeling very like anger.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
on the contrary
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
express the need or desire for
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading It needed no more than the tears which Amador discovered on the cheeks of the youth, to rouse him to a feeling very like anger.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
Sandoval
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From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
express in words
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
SenornounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
steadnounUS /sted/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading But I was told the boy Jacinto was dragged away by one of your excellency's menials; and I claim, as asking in the stead of his master, to know for what offence?"
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading It needed no more than the tears which Amador discovered on the cheeks of the youth, to rouse him to a feeling very like anger.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It needed no more than the tears which Amador discovered on the cheeks of the youth, to rouse him to a feeling very like anger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading But I was told the boy Jacinto was dragged away by one of your excellency's menials; and I claim, as asking in the stead of his master, to know for what offence?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
precisely as stated
From this reading It needed no more than the tears which Amador discovered on the cheeks of the youth, to rouse him to a feeling very like anger.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But I was told the boy Jacinto was dragged away by one of your excellency's menials; and I claim, as asking in the stead of his master, to know for what offence?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But I was told the boy Jacinto was dragged away by one of your excellency's menials; and I claim, as asking in the stead of his master, to know for what offence?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In a low but spacious apartment, the walls and floor of which were both covered with mats, the neophyte found Don Hernan, attended by Sandoval and one or two other cavaliers, busy, to all appearance, in the examination of the page and a Moorish slave of Cortes's own household, whom he seemed to confront with the other.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Senor," said he, stepping forward to the side of Jacinto, and looking gravely on his judge, "I have exercised the privilege of a master,--or rather, as I should say, of a servant,--for this boy is in the ward of Don Gabriel, whom I myself follow,--to enter into your presence, without the ceremony of a previous request; for which liberty, if it offend you, I ask your pardon.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading It needed no more than the tears which Amador discovered on the cheeks of the youth, to rouse him to a feeling very like anger.
