Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.

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

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.

made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.

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

From this reading “Don Martin! it is thou indeed; blessed be the saints!

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

From this reading I began to fear--nay, I fear now, that we were deceived.”

next to; at the side of

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading “Don Martin! it is thou indeed; blessed be the saints!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Speak, man, but stop me not!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.

Spanish poet and dramatist considered one of the great Spanish writers (1600-1681)

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.

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

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.

past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading I began to fear--nay, I fear now, that we were deceived.”

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading “Don Martin! it is thou indeed; blessed be the saints!

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

past form of “ensconce” — fix firmly

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.

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

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.

set up or found

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.

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

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

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

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

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

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.

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

From this reading I began to fear--nay, I fear now, that we were deceived.”

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

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading “Don Martin! it is thou indeed; blessed be the saints!

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.

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

From this reading “Don Martin! it is thou indeed; blessed be the saints!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Don Martin! it is thou indeed; blessed be the saints!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

and nothing more

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “Speak, man, but stop me not!

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading “Don Martin! it is thou indeed; blessed be the saints!

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

From this reading “Speak, man, but stop me not!

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

an old word for “no”

From this reading I began to fear--nay, I fear now, that we were deceived.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Speak, man, but stop me not!

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

From this reading I began to fear--nay, I fear now, that we were deceived.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.

above and across; more than

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.

in an unfortunate way

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading “Don Martin! it is thou indeed; blessed be the saints!

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

express in speech

From this reading “Speak, man, but stop me not!

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading “Speak, man, but stop me not!

exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I began to fear--nay, I fear now, that we were deceived.”

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

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading “Don Martin! it is thou indeed; blessed be the saints!

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

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.

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 The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

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 The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I began to fear--nay, I fear now, that we were deceived.”

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

From this reading I began to fear--nay, I fear now, that we were deceived.”

at the time that

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The grim and solitary mansion came just in sight--the moon streaming sadly over its gray and antique walls--when he heard his name pronounced; and the convent porter emerged from the shadow of a wall beside which he had ensconced himself.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Meanwhile Fonseca had reached the convent; had found the porter gone; and, with a mind convulsed with apprehension and doubt, had flown on the wings of love and fear to the house indicated by Calderon.