Chapter XXX

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

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

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From this reading The cavalier pondered, in perplexity, over the words of Abdalla; and, the longer he reflected, the more he began to lament his captivity, and doubt the wisdom of his gage.

not functioning properly

From this reading Methinks I could eat something now, for I know not how long it is since I have tasted food:--an orange, or a bunch of grapes, were not amiss.--But, heaven save me!

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

From this reading Methinks I could eat something now, for I know not how long it is since I have tasted food:--an orange, or a bunch of grapes, were not amiss.--But, heaven save me!

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

From this reading The cavalier pondered, in perplexity, over the words of Abdalla; and, the longer he reflected, the more he began to lament his captivity, and doubt the wisdom of his gage.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

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

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Heaven forgive me my rash parole, if this be true; for such safety becomes dishonour and ignominy.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Heaven forgive me my rash parole, if this be true; for such safety becomes dishonour and ignominy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The cavalier pondered, in perplexity, over the words of Abdalla; and, the longer he reflected, the more he began to lament his captivity, and doubt the wisdom of his gage.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

a youthful male person

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading Methinks I could eat something now, for I know not how long it is since I have tasted food:--an orange, or a bunch of grapes, were not amiss.--But, heaven save me!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Methinks I could eat something now, for I know not how long it is since I have tasted food:--an orange, or a bunch of grapes, were not amiss.--But, heaven save me!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

the state of being imprisoned

From this reading The cavalier pondered, in perplexity, over the words of Abdalla; and, the longer he reflected, the more he began to lament his captivity, and doubt the wisdom of his gage.

a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading The cavalier pondered, in perplexity, over the words of Abdalla; and, the longer he reflected, the more he began to lament his captivity, and doubt the wisdom of his gage.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Methinks I could eat something now, for I know not how long it is since I have tasted food:--an orange, or a bunch of grapes, were not amiss.--But, heaven save me!

plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

changing to a lower state (a less respected state)

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading Heaven forgive me my rash parole, if this be true; for such safety becomes dishonour and ignominy.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The cavalier pondered, in perplexity, over the words of Abdalla; and, the longer he reflected, the more he began to lament his captivity, and doubt the wisdom of his gage.

take in solid food

From this reading Methinks I could eat something now, for I know not how long it is since I have tasted food:--an orange, or a bunch of grapes, were not amiss.--But, heaven save me!

raised above the ground

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Methinks I could eat something now, for I know not how long it is since I have tasted food:--an orange, or a bunch of grapes, were not amiss.--But, heaven save me!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Heaven forgive me my rash parole, if this be true; for such safety becomes dishonour and ignominy.

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading Heaven forgive me my rash parole, if this be true; for such safety becomes dishonour and ignominy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

completed to perfection

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

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 I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

street names for marijuana

From this reading The cavalier pondered, in perplexity, over the words of Abdalla; and, the longer he reflected, the more he began to lament his captivity, and doubt the wisdom of his gage.

plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters

From this reading Methinks I could eat something now, for I know not how long it is since I have tasted food:--an orange, or a bunch of grapes, were not amiss.--But, heaven save me!

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

possessive form of “harm” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

an old form of “has”

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The cavalier pondered, in perplexity, over the words of Abdalla; and, the longer he reflected, the more he began to lament his captivity, and doubt the wisdom of his gage.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Heaven forgive me my rash parole, if this be true; for such safety becomes dishonour and ignominy.

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

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

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

From this reading The cavalier pondered, in perplexity, over the words of Abdalla; and, the longer he reflected, the more he began to lament his captivity, and doubt the wisdom of his gage.

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From this reading Methinks I could eat something now, for I know not how long it is since I have tasted food:--an orange, or a bunch of grapes, were not amiss.--But, heaven save me!

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

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

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Heaven forgive me my rash parole, if this be true; for such safety becomes dishonour and ignominy.

a state of dishonor

From this reading Heaven forgive me my rash parole, if this be true; for such safety becomes dishonour and ignominy.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The cavalier pondered, in perplexity, over the words of Abdalla; and, the longer he reflected, the more he began to lament his captivity, and doubt the wisdom of his gage.

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

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

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From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Methinks I could eat something now, for I know not how long it is since I have tasted food:--an orange, or a bunch of grapes, were not amiss.--But, heaven save me!

express grief verbally

From this reading The cavalier pondered, in perplexity, over the words of Abdalla; and, the longer he reflected, the more he began to lament his captivity, and doubt the wisdom of his gage.

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From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Methinks I could eat something now, for I know not how long it is since I have tasted food:--an orange, or a bunch of grapes, were not amiss.--But, heaven save me!

for more time

From this reading The cavalier pondered, in perplexity, over the words of Abdalla; and, the longer he reflected, the more he began to lament his captivity, and doubt the wisdom of his gage.

be amazed at

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Methinks I could eat something now, for I know not how long it is since I have tasted food:--an orange, or a bunch of grapes, were not amiss.--But, heaven save me!

plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The cavalier pondered, in perplexity, over the words of Abdalla; and, the longer he reflected, the more he began to lament his captivity, and doubt the wisdom of his gage.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

-ing form of “murder” — kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

impressive in appearance

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Methinks I could eat something now, for I know not how long it is since I have tasted food:--an orange, or a bunch of grapes, were not amiss.--But, heaven save me!

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Methinks I could eat something now, for I know not how long it is since I have tasted food:--an orange, or a bunch of grapes, were not amiss.--But, heaven save me!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The cavalier pondered, in perplexity, over the words of Abdalla; and, the longer he reflected, the more he began to lament his captivity, and doubt the wisdom of his gage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Methinks I could eat something now, for I know not how long it is since I have tasted food:--an orange, or a bunch of grapes, were not amiss.--But, heaven save me!

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading Methinks I could eat something now, for I know not how long it is since I have tasted food:--an orange, or a bunch of grapes, were not amiss.--But, heaven save me!

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

above and across; more than

From this reading The cavalier pondered, in perplexity, over the words of Abdalla; and, the longer he reflected, the more he began to lament his captivity, and doubt the wisdom of his gage.

a promise

From this reading Heaven forgive me my rash parole, if this be true; for such safety becomes dishonour and ignominy.

trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

From this reading The cavalier pondered, in perplexity, over the words of Abdalla; and, the longer he reflected, the more he began to lament his captivity, and doubt the wisdom of his gage.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading The cavalier pondered, in perplexity, over the words of Abdalla; and, the longer he reflected, the more he began to lament his captivity, and doubt the wisdom of his gage.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

any red eruption of the skin

From this reading Heaven forgive me my rash parole, if this be true; for such safety becomes dishonour and ignominy.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading The cavalier pondered, in perplexity, over the words of Abdalla; and, the longer he reflected, the more he began to lament his captivity, and doubt the wisdom of his gage.

fail to follow suit when able and required to do so

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Heaven forgive me my rash parole, if this be true; for such safety becomes dishonour and ignominy.

except for; apart from

From this reading Methinks I could eat something now, for I know not how long it is since I have tasted food:--an orange, or a bunch of grapes, were not amiss.--But, heaven save me!

past form of “scheme” — form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Methinks I could eat something now, for I know not how long it is since I have tasted food:--an orange, or a bunch of grapes, were not amiss.--But, heaven save me!

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From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

at once

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Heaven forgive me my rash parole, if this be true; for such safety becomes dishonour and ignominy.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something

From this reading Methinks I could eat something now, for I know not how long it is since I have tasted food:--an orange, or a bunch of grapes, were not amiss.--But, heaven save me!

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

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

From this reading The cavalier pondered, in perplexity, over the words of Abdalla; and, the longer he reflected, the more he began to lament his captivity, and doubt the wisdom of his gage.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

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

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

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

From this reading The cavalier pondered, in perplexity, over the words of Abdalla; and, the longer he reflected, the more he began to lament his captivity, and doubt the wisdom of his gage.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Heaven forgive me my rash parole, if this be true; for such safety becomes dishonour and ignominy.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Methinks I could eat something now, for I know not how long it is since I have tasted food:--an orange, or a bunch of grapes, were not amiss.--But, heaven save me!

in or at the place that

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

during the time that

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "It is apparent to me," he soliloquized, "that my countrymen are in greater jeopardy than I before apprehended, and that it has been the plot of this subtle Moor, (whom I confess, however, to have something elevated and noble in his way of thinking, and much gratitude of heart, though of a mistaken character,) to keep me out of harm's way, while the Mexicans are murdering my companions.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading The cavalier pondered, in perplexity, over the words of Abdalla; and, the longer he reflected, the more he began to lament his captivity, and doubt the wisdom of his gage.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?

the words that are spoken

From this reading The cavalier pondered, in perplexity, over the words of Abdalla; and, the longer he reflected, the more he began to lament his captivity, and doubt the wisdom of his gage.

inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape

From this reading I will talk with him further on the subject; and if I find he hath thus schemed to preserve me, at such a price of degradation, I will straightway revoke my engagement, as being wrung from me by deceit, and quite impossible to be fulfilled.--I marvel where loiters the boy, Jacinto?