used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading With this view he turned Rozinante towards his own village, who, knowing that he was on his way home, began to trot along with so good a will that he seemed not to touch the ground.
in addition
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For this office he fixed in his own mind upon a ploughman, a neighbour of his, a poor man who had many children, but yet a man who was very fit as he thought to be his Squire.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For this office he fixed in his own mind upon a ploughman, a neighbour of his, a poor man who had many children, but yet a man who was very fit as he thought to be his Squire.
befellverbUS /bɪˈfel/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With this view he turned Rozinante towards his own village, who, knowing that he was on his way home, began to trot along with so good a will that he seemed not to touch the ground.
see with attention
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had not travelled far when he heard from a thicket hard by the shrill cries of some weak and delicate mortal in grievous distress.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading For this office he fixed in his own mind upon a ploughman, a neighbour of his, a poor man who had many children, but yet a man who was very fit as he thought to be his Squire.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading He had not travelled far when he heard from a thicket hard by the shrill cries of some weak and delicate mortal in grievous distress.
the first light of day
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading He had not travelled far when he heard from a thicket hard by the shrill cries of some weak and delicate mortal in grievous distress.
characterized by great determination
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
psychological suffering
From this reading He had not travelled far when he heard from a thicket hard by the shrill cries of some weak and delicate mortal in grievous distress.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He had not travelled far when he heard from a thicket hard by the shrill cries of some weak and delicate mortal in grievous distress.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading For this office he fixed in his own mind upon a ploughman, a neighbour of his, a poor man who had many children, but yet a man who was very fit as he thought to be his Squire.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading For this office he fixed in his own mind upon a ploughman, a neighbour of his, a poor man who had many children, but yet a man who was very fit as he thought to be his Squire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading With this view he turned Rozinante towards his own village, who, knowing that he was on his way home, began to trot along with so good a will that he seemed not to touch the ground.
grievousadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
From this reading He had not travelled far when he heard from a thicket hard by the shrill cries of some weak and delicate mortal in grievous distress.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading With this view he turned Rozinante towards his own village, who, knowing that he was on his way home, began to trot along with so good a will that he seemed not to touch the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He had not travelled far when he heard from a thicket hard by the shrill cries of some weak and delicate mortal in grievous distress.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had not travelled far when he heard from a thicket hard by the shrill cries of some weak and delicate mortal in grievous distress.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading With this view he turned Rozinante towards his own village, who, knowing that he was on his way home, began to trot along with so good a will that he seemed not to touch the ground.
horse-girths
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From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For this office he fixed in his own mind upon a ploughman, a neighbour of his, a poor man who had many children, but yet a man who was very fit as he thought to be his Squire.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
InnkeepernounUS /ˈɪnkiːpər/
the owner or manager of an inn
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
knightedverbUS /ˈnaɪtɪd/
past form of “knight” — raise (someone) to knighthood
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading With this view he turned Rozinante towards his own village, who, knowing that he was on his way home, began to trot along with so good a will that he seemed not to touch the ground.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For this office he fixed in his own mind upon a ploughman, a neighbour of his, a poor man who had many children, but yet a man who was very fit as he thought to be his Squire.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For this office he fixed in his own mind upon a ploughman, a neighbour of his, a poor man who had many children, but yet a man who was very fit as he thought to be his Squire.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading For this office he fixed in his own mind upon a ploughman, a neighbour of his, a poor man who had many children, but yet a man who was very fit as he thought to be his Squire.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
subject to death
From this reading He had not travelled far when he heard from a thicket hard by the shrill cries of some weak and delicate mortal in grievous distress.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading For this office he fixed in his own mind upon a ploughman, a neighbour of his, a poor man who had many children, but yet a man who was very fit as he thought to be his Squire.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With this view he turned Rozinante towards his own village, who, knowing that he was on his way home, began to trot along with so good a will that he seemed not to touch the ground.
come into possession of
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading For this office he fixed in his own mind upon a ploughman, a neighbour of his, a poor man who had many children, but yet a man who was very fit as he thought to be his Squire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For this office he fixed in his own mind upon a ploughman, a neighbour of his, a poor man who had many children, but yet a man who was very fit as he thought to be his Squire.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
ploughmannoun
a man who plows
From this reading For this office he fixed in his own mind upon a ploughman, a neighbour of his, a poor man who had many children, but yet a man who was very fit as he thought to be his Squire.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading For this office he fixed in his own mind upon a ploughman, a neighbour of his, a poor man who had many children, but yet a man who was very fit as he thought to be his Squire.
Quixote
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From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
Rozinante
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From this reading With this view he turned Rozinante towards his own village, who, knowing that he was on his way home, began to trot along with so good a will that he seemed not to touch the ground.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading With this view he turned Rozinante towards his own village, who, knowing that he was on his way home, began to trot along with so good a will that he seemed not to touch the ground.
shirtsnounUS /ʃɜːrts/
plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading He had not travelled far when he heard from a thicket hard by the shrill cries of some weak and delicate mortal in grievous distress.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
thicketnounUS /ˈθɪkɪt/
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading He had not travelled far when he heard from a thicket hard by the shrill cries of some weak and delicate mortal in grievous distress.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this office he fixed in his own mind upon a ploughman, a neighbour of his, a poor man who had many children, but yet a man who was very fit as he thought to be his Squire.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For this office he fixed in his own mind upon a ploughman, a neighbour of his, a poor man who had many children, but yet a man who was very fit as he thought to be his Squire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading With this view he turned Rozinante towards his own village, who, knowing that he was on his way home, began to trot along with so good a will that he seemed not to touch the ground.
in the direction of
From this reading With this view he turned Rozinante towards his own village, who, knowing that he was on his way home, began to trot along with so good a will that he seemed not to touch the ground.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading He had not travelled far when he heard from a thicket hard by the shrill cries of some weak and delicate mortal in grievous distress.
trotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading With this view he turned Rozinante towards his own village, who, knowing that he was on his way home, began to trot along with so good a will that he seemed not to touch the ground.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading With this view he turned Rozinante towards his own village, who, knowing that he was on his way home, began to trot along with so good a will that he seemed not to touch the ground.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For this office he fixed in his own mind upon a ploughman, a neighbour of his, a poor man who had many children, but yet a man who was very fit as he thought to be his Squire.
precisely as stated
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading With this view he turned Rozinante towards his own village, who, knowing that he was on his way home, began to trot along with so good a will that he seemed not to touch the ground.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading With this view he turned Rozinante towards his own village, who, knowing that he was on his way home, began to trot along with so good a will that he seemed not to touch the ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With this view he turned Rozinante towards his own village, who, knowing that he was on his way home, began to trot along with so good a will that he seemed not to touch the ground.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading He had not travelled far when he heard from a thicket hard by the shrill cries of some weak and delicate mortal in grievous distress.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
at the time that
From this reading Of what befell our Knight when he left the Inn It was dawn when Don Quixote went out from the Inn, so full of pleasure to behold himself knighted that his very horse-girths were ready to burst for joy.
which person or people
From this reading For this office he fixed in his own mind upon a ploughman, a neighbour of his, a poor man who had many children, but yet a man who was very fit as he thought to be his Squire.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading With this view he turned Rozinante towards his own village, who, knowing that he was on his way home, began to trot along with so good a will that he seemed not to touch the ground.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But calling to memory some advice that the Innkeeper had given him, about the necessity of carrying with him money and clean shirts when he went on his adventures, he determined to return to his house and obtain these things, and also find for himself a Squire.
but in spite of that
From this reading For this office he fixed in his own mind upon a ploughman, a neighbour of his, a poor man who had many children, but yet a man who was very fit as he thought to be his Squire.
