used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
Amador
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From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was evident to the dullest of the nobles, that Don Hernan had cast an evil eye on the temple."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
exhale hard
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
put or send forth
From this reading It was evident to the dullest of the nobles, that Don Hernan had cast an evil eye on the temple."
cavaliernounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪr/
a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading "Did he so?" cried the cavalier.
citadelnounUS /ˈsɪt.ə.del/
A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.
From this reading "The Spaniards shut themselves in their citadel, preparing for the greater exploit of to-day.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading "Yesterday was a day of comparative peace," continued the Zegri.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Yesterday was a day of comparative peace," continued the Zegri.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Did he so?" cried the cavalier.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did he so?" cried the cavalier.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading It was evident to the dullest of the nobles, that Don Hernan had cast an evil eye on the temple."
dullestadjectiveUS /ˈdʌləst/
superlative of “dull” — lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading It was evident to the dullest of the nobles, that Don Hernan had cast an evil eye on the temple."
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident to the dullest of the nobles, that Don Hernan had cast an evil eye on the temple."
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading It was evident to the dullest of the nobles, that Don Hernan had cast an evil eye on the temple."
the state or fact of existing
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
exploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading "The Spaniards shut themselves in their citadel, preparing for the greater exploit of to-day.
the organ of sight
From this reading It was evident to the dullest of the nobles, that Don Hernan had cast an evil eye on the temple."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The Spaniards shut themselves in their citadel, preparing for the greater exploit of to-day.
gavest
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From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading "The Spaniards shut themselves in their citadel, preparing for the greater exploit of to-day.
grievousadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was evident to the dullest of the nobles, that Don Hernan had cast an evil eye on the temple."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Did he so?" cried the cavalier.
Hernan
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From this reading It was evident to the dullest of the nobles, that Don Hernan had cast an evil eye on the temple."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
lethargynounUS /ˈleθərdʒi/
a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading It was evident to the dullest of the nobles, that Don Hernan had cast an evil eye on the temple."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was evident to the dullest of the nobles, that Don Hernan had cast an evil eye on the temple."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading "Yesterday was a day of comparative peace," continued the Zegri.
an amount of time
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading "The Spaniards shut themselves in their citadel, preparing for the greater exploit of to-day.
roundernounUS /ˈraʊndər/
a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading "The Spaniards shut themselves in their citadel, preparing for the greater exploit of to-day.
the state of being asleep
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading "The Spaniards shut themselves in their citadel, preparing for the greater exploit of to-day.
stonyadjectiveUS /ˈstoʊni/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading It was evident to the dullest of the nobles, that Don Hernan had cast an evil eye on the temple."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "The Spaniards shut themselves in their citadel, preparing for the greater exploit of to-day.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "The Spaniards shut themselves in their citadel, preparing for the greater exploit of to-day.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The Spaniards shut themselves in their citadel, preparing for the greater exploit of to-day.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
wertauxiliary verbUS /wɜːrt/
an old form of “were”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
at the time that
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
the day immediately before today
From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
Zegri
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From this reading "Yesterday, when thou wert sleeping," said the Zegri, "or lay as one that slept----" "That day, then," muttered Amador, "is a blank in my existence! and very grievous it is, to think that so great a space of so short a period as life, should be lost in a stony lethargy.--It seems to me, that that blow thou gavest me, was somewhat rounder than was needful.--Nevertheless, I am not angry, but grateful."
