(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 As he left the palace, therefore, he left also behind him all disquietudes especially associated with the late discussion, and the settled gravity of his face now belonged to matters of more private interest.
AlonsonounUS /əˈlɑːnsoʊ/
Cuban dancer and choreographer (born in 1921)
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
in addition
From this reading As he left the palace, therefore, he left also behind him all disquietudes especially associated with the late discussion, and the settled gravity of his face now belonged to matters of more private interest.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Don Alonso had declared, that it was easy enough to see that Don Diego had no friends amongst those looked upon with evil eyes by the authorities of the Inquisition.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To say truth his secret belief was, that the deadly decision arrived at by his friends was the frothy result of recent disappointed hopes, and that with the calming influence of time bolder and more honourable counsels would prevail.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading To say truth his secret belief was, that the deadly decision arrived at by his friends was the frothy result of recent disappointed hopes, and that with the calming influence of time bolder and more honourable counsels would prevail.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he left the palace, therefore, he left also behind him all disquietudes especially associated with the late discussion, and the settled gravity of his face now belonged to matters of more private interest.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading As he left the palace, therefore, he left also behind him all disquietudes especially associated with the late discussion, and the settled gravity of his face now belonged to matters of more private interest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Don Alonso had declared, that it was easy enough to see that Don Diego had no friends amongst those looked upon with evil eyes by the authorities of the Inquisition.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading As he left the palace, therefore, he left also behind him all disquietudes especially associated with the late discussion, and the settled gravity of his face now belonged to matters of more private interest.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading To say truth his secret belief was, that the deadly decision arrived at by his friends was the frothy result of recent disappointed hopes, and that with the calming influence of time bolder and more honourable counsels would prevail.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading As he left the palace, therefore, he left also behind him all disquietudes especially associated with the late discussion, and the settled gravity of his face now belonged to matters of more private interest.
betokened
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From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
bolderadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldər/
comparative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading To say truth his secret belief was, that the deadly decision arrived at by his friends was the frothy result of recent disappointed hopes, and that with the calming influence of time bolder and more honourable counsels would prevail.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Don Alonso was wrong.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
calmingnounUS /ˈkɑːmɪŋ/
the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)
From this reading To say truth his secret belief was, that the deadly decision arrived at by his friends was the frothy result of recent disappointed hopes, and that with the calming influence of time bolder and more honourable counsels would prevail.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
counselsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading To say truth his secret belief was, that the deadly decision arrived at by his friends was the frothy result of recent disappointed hopes, and that with the calming influence of time bolder and more honourable counsels would prevail.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading To say truth his secret belief was, that the deadly decision arrived at by his friends was the frothy result of recent disappointed hopes, and that with the calming influence of time bolder and more honourable counsels would prevail.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading To say truth his secret belief was, that the deadly decision arrived at by his friends was the frothy result of recent disappointed hopes, and that with the calming influence of time bolder and more honourable counsels would prevail.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Don Alonso had declared, that it was easy enough to see that Don Diego had no friends amongst those looked upon with evil eyes by the authorities of the Inquisition.
Diego
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From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading To say truth his secret belief was, that the deadly decision arrived at by his friends was the frothy result of recent disappointed hopes, and that with the calming influence of time bolder and more honourable counsels would prevail.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading As he left the palace, therefore, he left also behind him all disquietudes especially associated with the late discussion, and the settled gravity of his face now belonged to matters of more private interest.
disquietudes
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From this reading As he left the palace, therefore, he left also behind him all disquietudes especially associated with the late discussion, and the settled gravity of his face now belonged to matters of more private interest.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Don Alonso had declared, that it was easy enough to see that Don Diego had no friends amongst those looked upon with evil eyes by the authorities of the Inquisition.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Don Alonso had declared, that it was easy enough to see that Don Diego had no friends amongst those looked upon with evil eyes by the authorities of the Inquisition.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading As he left the palace, therefore, he left also behind him all disquietudes especially associated with the late discussion, and the settled gravity of his face now belonged to matters of more private interest.
divisible by two
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Don Alonso had declared, that it was easy enough to see that Don Diego had no friends amongst those looked upon with evil eyes by the authorities of the Inquisition.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Don Alonso had declared, that it was easy enough to see that Don Diego had no friends amongst those looked upon with evil eyes by the authorities of the Inquisition.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading To say truth his secret belief was, that the deadly decision arrived at by his friends was the frothy result of recent disappointed hopes, and that with the calming influence of time bolder and more honourable counsels would prevail.
frothyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːθi/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading To say truth his secret belief was, that the deadly decision arrived at by his friends was the frothy result of recent disappointed hopes, and that with the calming influence of time bolder and more honourable counsels would prevail.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading As he left the palace, therefore, he left also behind him all disquietudes especially associated with the late discussion, and the settled gravity of his face now belonged to matters of more private interest.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he left the palace, therefore, he left also behind him all disquietudes especially associated with the late discussion, and the settled gravity of his face now belonged to matters of more private interest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
honourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading To say truth his secret belief was, that the deadly decision arrived at by his friends was the frothy result of recent disappointed hopes, and that with the calming influence of time bolder and more honourable counsels would prevail.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading To say truth his secret belief was, that the deadly decision arrived at by his friends was the frothy result of recent disappointed hopes, and that with the calming influence of time bolder and more honourable counsels would prevail.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading To say truth his secret belief was, that the deadly decision arrived at by his friends was the frothy result of recent disappointed hopes, and that with the calming influence of time bolder and more honourable counsels would prevail.
InquisitionnounUS /ˌɪn.kwɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
A period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.
From this reading Don Alonso had declared, that it was easy enough to see that Don Diego had no friends amongst those looked upon with evil eyes by the authorities of the Inquisition.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As he left the palace, therefore, he left also behind him all disquietudes especially associated with the late discussion, and the settled gravity of his face now belonged to matters of more private interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Don Alonso had declared, that it was easy enough to see that Don Diego had no friends amongst those looked upon with evil eyes by the authorities of the Inquisition.
and nothing more
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading As he left the palace, therefore, he left also behind him all disquietudes especially associated with the late discussion, and the settled gravity of his face now belonged to matters of more private interest.
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 As he left the palace, therefore, he left also behind him all disquietudes especially associated with the late discussion, and the settled gravity of his face now belonged to matters of more private interest.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Don Alonso had declared, that it was easy enough to see that Don Diego had no friends amongst those looked upon with evil eyes by the authorities of the Inquisition.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As he left the palace, therefore, he left also behind him all disquietudes especially associated with the late discussion, and the settled gravity of his face now belonged to matters of more private interest.
Montoro
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From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To say truth his secret belief was, that the deadly decision arrived at by his friends was the frothy result of recent disappointed hopes, and that with the calming influence of time bolder and more honourable counsels would prevail.
not any; not one
From this reading Don Alonso had declared, that it was easy enough to see that Don Diego had no friends amongst those looked upon with evil eyes by the authorities of the Inquisition.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As he left the palace, therefore, he left also behind him all disquietudes especially associated with the late discussion, and the settled gravity of his face now belonged to matters of more private interest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
PHILIP'SnounUS /ˈfɪləps/
possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
prevailverbUS /prɪˈveɪl/
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading To say truth his secret belief was, that the deadly decision arrived at by his friends was the frothy result of recent disappointed hopes, and that with the calming influence of time bolder and more honourable counsels would prevail.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading As he left the palace, therefore, he left also behind him all disquietudes especially associated with the late discussion, and the settled gravity of his face now belonged to matters of more private interest.
quitted
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From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading To say truth his secret belief was, that the deadly decision arrived at by his friends was the frothy result of recent disappointed hopes, and that with the calming influence of time bolder and more honourable counsels would prevail.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading To say truth his secret belief was, that the deadly decision arrived at by his friends was the frothy result of recent disappointed hopes, and that with the calming influence of time bolder and more honourable counsels would prevail.
RIVALSnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
express in words
From this reading To say truth his secret belief was, that the deadly decision arrived at by his friends was the frothy result of recent disappointed hopes, and that with the calming influence of time bolder and more honourable counsels would prevail.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading To say truth his secret belief was, that the deadly decision arrived at by his friends was the frothy result of recent disappointed hopes, and that with the calming influence of time bolder and more honourable counsels would prevail.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Don Alonso had declared, that it was easy enough to see that Don Diego had no friends amongst those looked upon with evil eyes by the authorities of the Inquisition.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading As he left the palace, therefore, he left also behind him all disquietudes especially associated with the late discussion, and the settled gravity of his face now belonged to matters of more private interest.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading As he left the palace, therefore, he left also behind him all disquietudes especially associated with the late discussion, and the settled gravity of his face now belonged to matters of more private interest.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Don Alonso had declared, that it was easy enough to see that Don Diego had no friends amongst those looked upon with evil eyes by the authorities of the Inquisition.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To say truth his secret belief was, that the deadly decision arrived at by his friends was the frothy result of recent disappointed hopes, and that with the calming influence of time bolder and more honourable counsels would prevail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To say truth his secret belief was, that the deadly decision arrived at by his friends was the frothy result of recent disappointed hopes, and that with the calming influence of time bolder and more honourable counsels would prevail.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading To say truth his secret belief was, that the deadly decision arrived at by his friends was the frothy result of recent disappointed hopes, and that with the calming influence of time bolder and more honourable counsels would prevail.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Don Alonso had declared, that it was easy enough to see that Don Diego had no friends amongst those looked upon with evil eyes by the authorities of the Inquisition.
warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To say truth his secret belief was, that the deadly decision arrived at by his friends was the frothy result of recent disappointed hopes, and that with the calming influence of time bolder and more honourable counsels would prevail.
at the time that
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _RIVALS AT DON PHILIP'S HOUSE._ When Montoro de Diego quitted the palace of Don Alonso his face betokened an anxiety even greater than that warranted by the conversation in which he had just taken part.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To say truth his secret belief was, that the deadly decision arrived at by his friends was the frothy result of recent disappointed hopes, and that with the calming influence of time bolder and more honourable counsels would prevail.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To say truth his secret belief was, that the deadly decision arrived at by his friends was the frothy result of recent disappointed hopes, and that with the calming influence of time bolder and more honourable counsels would prevail.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading But Don Alonso was wrong.
