Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

possessive form of “admiral” — the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

anew

From this reading "I have told thee before, and I tell thee again, that they are no more mine than thine.

(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 Had I but known in time that I was to go ashore at Hispaniola, they should have been landed there for their rightful owner, I can tell thee, and I had been quit of their care once for all."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

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

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

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

From this reading "I have told thee before, and I tell thee again, that they are no more mine than thine.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

towards the shore from the water

From this reading Had I but known in time that I was to go ashore at Hispaniola, they should have been landed there for their rightful owner, I can tell thee, and I had been quit of their care once for all."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Had I but known in time that I was to go ashore at Hispaniola, they should have been landed there for their rightful owner, I can tell thee, and I had been quit of their care once for all."

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

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had I but known in time that I was to go ashore at Hispaniola, they should have been landed there for their rightful owner, I can tell thee, and I had been quit of their care once for all."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "I have told thee before, and I tell thee again, that they are no more mine than thine.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

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

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

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

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Had I but known in time that I was to go ashore at Hispaniola, they should have been landed there for their rightful owner, I can tell thee, and I had been quit of their care once for all."

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Had I but known in time that I was to go ashore at Hispaniola, they should have been landed there for their rightful owner, I can tell thee, and I had been quit of their care once for all."

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

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

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

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

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Had I but known in time that I was to go ashore at Hispaniola, they should have been landed there for their rightful owner, I can tell thee, and I had been quit of their care once for all."

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

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

From this reading Had I but known in time that I was to go ashore at Hispaniola, they should have been landed there for their rightful owner, I can tell thee, and I had been quit of their care once for all."

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

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have told thee before, and I tell thee again, that they are no more mine than thine.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

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

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

an island in the West Indies

From this reading Had I but known in time that I was to go ashore at Hispaniola, they should have been landed there for their rightful owner, I can tell thee, and I had been quit of their care once for all."

the aggregate of past events

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

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

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

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

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "My dogs, indeed!" laughed Montoro.

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Had I but known in time that I was to go ashore at Hispaniola, they should have been landed there for their rightful owner, I can tell thee, and I had been quit of their care once for all."

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading Had I but known in time that I was to go ashore at Hispaniola, they should have been landed there for their rightful owner, I can tell thee, and I had been quit of their care once for all."

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading "My dogs, indeed!" laughed Montoro.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

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

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

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

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I have told thee before, and I tell thee again, that they are no more mine than thine.

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

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My dogs, indeed!" laughed Montoro.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

not any; not one

From this reading "I have told thee before, and I tell thee again, that they are no more mine than thine.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

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

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

on one occasion

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Had I but known in time that I was to go ashore at Hispaniola, they should have been landed there for their rightful owner, I can tell thee, and I had been quit of their care once for all."

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From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Had I but known in time that I was to go ashore at Hispaniola, they should have been landed there for their rightful owner, I can tell thee, and I had been quit of their care once for all."

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

showing firm determination or purpose

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

legally valid

From this reading Had I but known in time that I was to go ashore at Hispaniola, they should have been landed there for their rightful owner, I can tell thee, and I had been quit of their care once for all."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

express in words

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

transport commercially

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Had I but known in time that I was to go ashore at Hispaniola, they should have been landed there for their rightful owner, I can tell thee, and I had been quit of their care once for all."

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

not in physical motion

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

carry out

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

express in words

From this reading "I have told thee before, and I tell thee again, that they are no more mine than thine.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "I have told thee before, and I tell thee again, that they are no more mine than thine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

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

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

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

From this reading "I have told thee before, and I tell thee again, that they are no more mine than thine.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Had I but known in time that I was to go ashore at Hispaniola, they should have been landed there for their rightful owner, I can tell thee, and I had been quit of their care once for all."

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

From this reading "I have told thee before, and I tell thee again, that they are no more mine than thine.

an old word for “yours”

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

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

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

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

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "I have told thee before, and I tell thee again, that they are no more mine than thine.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

plural of “undertaking” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

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

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

at the time that

From this reading _MASTER PEDRO'S DOGS IN DANGER._ It was still high day when Mendez the notary, and Montoro de Diego, returned from their expedition to the heart of the Cacique's territory, and reported themselves once more on board the Admiral's ship; but by the time the history of their doings and discoveries was ended, it was too late for any further undertakings in the building line that afternoon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Fernando got hold of his chosen friend and comrade as the interview with the Admiral came to an end, and said resolutely-- "Come now, Diego, I take upon myself to say that thou hast earned a holiday for the next twelve hours, and those not given to sleep I intend shall be devoted to me; or, if it please you better, to me and those dogs of thine."