Chapter XXII

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

From this reading 'It is so,' said Cardenio, 'and indeed, if he were a character in a story-book no one would believe in him.'

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading 'There is another thing, too,' said the Curate, 'that apart from his folly about Knighthood, no one would esteem him to be other than a man of excellent judgment.'

at or in the front

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

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

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading 'There is another thing, too,' said the Curate, 'that apart from his folly about Knighthood, no one would esteem him to be other than a man of excellent judgment.'

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading 'There is another thing, too,' said the Curate, 'that apart from his folly about Knighthood, no one would esteem him to be other than a man of excellent judgment.'

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

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From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Don Quixote at the same time was saying to Sancho: 'Friend Sancho, let us bury all injuries, and tell me when, how, and where didst thou find Dulcinea.

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

From this reading 'There is another thing, too,' said the Curate, 'that apart from his folly about Knighthood, no one would esteem him to be other than a man of excellent judgment.'

for the reason that

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading 'It is so,' said Cardenio, 'and indeed, if he were a character in a story-book no one would believe in him.'

third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

cover from sight

From this reading Don Quixote at the same time was saying to Sancho: 'Friend Sancho, let us bury all injuries, and tell me when, how, and where didst thou find Dulcinea.

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

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

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

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

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

From this reading 'It is so,' said Cardenio, 'and indeed, if he were a character in a story-book no one would believe in him.'

past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

an old form of “did”, used with “thou”

From this reading Don Quixote at the same time was saying to Sancho: 'Friend Sancho, let us bury all injuries, and tell me when, how, and where didst thou find Dulcinea.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

a woman who is a man's sweetheart

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

From this reading 'There is another thing, too,' said the Curate, 'that apart from his folly about Knighthood, no one would esteem him to be other than a man of excellent judgment.'

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading 'There is another thing, too,' said the Curate, 'that apart from his folly about Knighthood, no one would esteem him to be other than a man of excellent judgment.'

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Don Quixote at the same time was saying to Sancho: 'Friend Sancho, let us bury all injuries, and tell me when, how, and where didst thou find Dulcinea.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

a revue with elaborate costuming

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading 'There is another thing, too,' said the Curate, 'that apart from his folly about Knighthood, no one would esteem him to be other than a man of excellent judgment.'

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Don Quixote at the same time was saying to Sancho: 'Friend Sancho, let us bury all injuries, and tell me when, how, and where didst thou find Dulcinea.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 'There is another thing, too,' said the Curate, 'that apart from his folly about Knighthood, no one would esteem him to be other than a man of excellent judgment.'

a man of refinement

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

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

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

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

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

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

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

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

From this reading Don Quixote at the same time was saying to Sancho: 'Friend Sancho, let us bury all injuries, and tell me when, how, and where didst thou find Dulcinea.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading 'It is so,' said Cardenio, 'and indeed, if he were a character in a story-book no one would believe in him.'

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

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading 'It is so,' said Cardenio, 'and indeed, if he were a character in a story-book no one would believe in him.'

plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Don Quixote at the same time was saying to Sancho: 'Friend Sancho, let us bury all injuries, and tell me when, how, and where didst thou find Dulcinea.

plural of “invention” — the creation of something in the mind

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

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

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading 'There is another thing, too,' said the Curate, 'that apart from his folly about Knighthood, no one would esteem him to be other than a man of excellent judgment.'

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 While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

aristocrats holding the rank of knight

From this reading 'There is another thing, too,' said the Curate, 'that apart from his folly about Knighthood, no one would esteem him to be other than a man of excellent judgment.'

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Don Quixote at the same time was saying to Sancho: 'Friend Sancho, let us bury all injuries, and tell me when, how, and where didst thou find Dulcinea.

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

From this reading 'There is another thing, too,' said the Curate, 'that apart from his folly about Knighthood, no one would esteem him to be other than a man of excellent judgment.'

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

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

From this reading Don Quixote at the same time was saying to Sancho: 'Friend Sancho, let us bury all injuries, and tell me when, how, and where didst thou find Dulcinea.

not any; not one

From this reading 'It is so,' said Cardenio, 'and indeed, if he were a character in a story-book no one would believe in him.'

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading 'It is so,' said Cardenio, 'and indeed, if he were a character in a story-book no one would believe in him.'

and nothing more

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading 'There is another thing, too,' said the Curate, 'that apart from his folly about Knighthood, no one would esteem him to be other than a man of excellent judgment.'

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

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

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

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

Identical; not different.

From this reading Don Quixote at the same time was saying to Sancho: 'Friend Sancho, let us bury all injuries, and tell me when, how, and where didst thou find Dulcinea.

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

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Don Quixote at the same time was saying to Sancho: 'Friend Sancho, let us bury all injuries, and tell me when, how, and where didst thou find Dulcinea.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

not in physical motion

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

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

From this reading 'It is so,' said Cardenio, 'and indeed, if he were a character in a story-book no one would believe in him.'

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

express in words

From this reading Don Quixote at the same time was saying to Sancho: 'Friend Sancho, let us bury all injuries, and tell me when, how, and where didst thou find Dulcinea.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading 'There is another thing, too,' said the Curate, 'that apart from his folly about Knighthood, no one would esteem him to be other than a man of excellent judgment.'

past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

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

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

in or at that place or location

From this reading 'There is another thing, too,' said the Curate, 'that apart from his folly about Knighthood, no one would esteem him to be other than a man of excellent judgment.'

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

a special situation

From this reading 'There is another thing, too,' said the Curate, 'that apart from his folly about Knighthood, no one would esteem him to be other than a man of excellent judgment.'

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

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

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

From this reading Don Quixote at the same time was saying to Sancho: 'Friend Sancho, let us bury all injuries, and tell me when, how, and where didst thou find Dulcinea.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Don Quixote at the same time was saying to Sancho: 'Friend Sancho, let us bury all injuries, and tell me when, how, and where didst thou find Dulcinea.

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

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading 'There is another thing, too,' said the Curate, 'that apart from his folly about Knighthood, no one would esteem him to be other than a man of excellent judgment.'

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Don Quixote at the same time was saying to Sancho: 'Friend Sancho, let us bury all injuries, and tell me when, how, and where didst thou find Dulcinea.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

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

From this reading Don Quixote at the same time was saying to Sancho: 'Friend Sancho, let us bury all injuries, and tell me when, how, and where didst thou find Dulcinea.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

be dressed in

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

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

From this reading 'It is so,' said Cardenio, 'and indeed, if he were a character in a story-book no one would believe in him.'

at the time that

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

in or at the place that

From this reading Don Quixote at the same time was saying to Sancho: 'Friend Sancho, let us bury all injuries, and tell me when, how, and where didst thou find Dulcinea.

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

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.

during the time that

From this reading While the Knight and his Squire rode on ahead, the Curate said to Cardenio: 'Is it not marvellous to see the strange way in which this good gentleman believes all these inventions, and this only because they wear the style and fashion of the follies he is so fond of reading?'

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The Story Sancho Panza told his Master of his Visit to the Lady Dulcinea When the rest came up they all congratulated Sancho on finding his ass, and Don Quixote promised that he would still give him the three ass-colts, for which Sancho thanked him heartily.