used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pariome a drede mi Madre Oxala no me pariera!-- _Quevedo._ No ill luck stirring, but what lights on my shoulders.
speak to
From this reading He enjoyed the advantages of birth and wealth; handsome in his person, and elegant in his address.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading He enjoyed the advantages of birth and wealth; handsome in his person, and elegant in his address.
(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 Why Don Rodrigo should belong to this class, is more than can well be resolved, for he was possessed of all those qualifications which are calculated to render a man brilliant in society, and amiable in private life.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading Why Don Rodrigo should belong to this class, is more than can well be resolved, for he was possessed of all those qualifications which are calculated to render a man brilliant in society, and amiable in private life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Shakespeare._ "_Better be born fortunate than rich_," says an old proverb, and the correctness of this saying was fully exemplified in the life of Don Rodrigo de Cespedes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Shakespeare._ "_Better be born fortunate than rich_," says an old proverb, and the correctness of this saying was fully exemplified in the life of Don Rodrigo de Cespedes.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Indeed, his whole existence had been a series of mischances and unfortunate results; and he appeared especially reserved as a proper subject on whom the fickle goddess might exercise her caprice at leisure.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Why Don Rodrigo should belong to this class, is more than can well be resolved, for he was possessed of all those qualifications which are calculated to render a man brilliant in society, and amiable in private life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, his whole existence had been a series of mischances and unfortunate results; and he appeared especially reserved as a proper subject on whom the fickle goddess might exercise her caprice at leisure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Indeed, his whole existence had been a series of mischances and unfortunate results; and he appeared especially reserved as a proper subject on whom the fickle goddess might exercise her caprice at leisure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Shakespeare._ "_Better be born fortunate than rich_," says an old proverb, and the correctness of this saying was fully exemplified in the life of Don Rodrigo de Cespedes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Indeed, his whole existence had been a series of mischances and unfortunate results; and he appeared especially reserved as a proper subject on whom the fickle goddess might exercise her caprice at leisure.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Why Don Rodrigo should belong to this class, is more than can well be resolved, for he was possessed of all those qualifications which are calculated to render a man brilliant in society, and amiable in private life.
(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 _Shakespeare._ "_Better be born fortunate than rich_," says an old proverb, and the correctness of this saying was fully exemplified in the life of Don Rodrigo de Cespedes.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading He enjoyed the advantages of birth and wealth; handsome in his person, and elegant in his address.
brought into existence
From this reading _Shakespeare._ "_Better be born fortunate than rich_," says an old proverb, and the correctness of this saying was fully exemplified in the life of Don Rodrigo de Cespedes.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Why Don Rodrigo should belong to this class, is more than can well be resolved, for he was possessed of all those qualifications which are calculated to render a man brilliant in society, and amiable in private life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Pariome a drede mi Madre Oxala no me pariera!-- _Quevedo._ No ill luck stirring, but what lights on my shoulders.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Why Don Rodrigo should belong to this class, is more than can well be resolved, for he was possessed of all those qualifications which are calculated to render a man brilliant in society, and amiable in private life.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Why Don Rodrigo should belong to this class, is more than can well be resolved, for he was possessed of all those qualifications which are calculated to render a man brilliant in society, and amiable in private life.
capricenounUS /kəˈpriːs/
a sudden desire
From this reading Indeed, his whole existence had been a series of mischances and unfortunate results; and he appeared especially reserved as a proper subject on whom the fickle goddess might exercise her caprice at leisure.
Cespedes
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From this reading _Shakespeare._ "_Better be born fortunate than rich_," says an old proverb, and the correctness of this saying was fully exemplified in the life of Don Rodrigo de Cespedes.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Why Don Rodrigo should belong to this class, is more than can well be resolved, for he was possessed of all those qualifications which are calculated to render a man brilliant in society, and amiable in private life.
correctnessnounUS /kərˈektnəs/
conformity to fact or truth
From this reading _Shakespeare._ "_Better be born fortunate than rich_," says an old proverb, and the correctness of this saying was fully exemplified in the life of Don Rodrigo de Cespedes.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _Shakespeare._ "_Better be born fortunate than rich_," says an old proverb, and the correctness of this saying was fully exemplified in the life of Don Rodrigo de Cespedes.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading _Shakespeare._ "_Better be born fortunate than rich_," says an old proverb, and the correctness of this saying was fully exemplified in the life of Don Rodrigo de Cespedes.
drede
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From this reading Pariome a drede mi Madre Oxala no me pariera!-- _Quevedo._ No ill luck stirring, but what lights on my shoulders.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading He enjoyed the advantages of birth and wealth; handsome in his person, and elegant in his address.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He enjoyed the advantages of birth and wealth; handsome in his person, and elegant in his address.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Indeed, his whole existence had been a series of mischances and unfortunate results; and he appeared especially reserved as a proper subject on whom the fickle goddess might exercise her caprice at leisure.
exemplifiedverbUS /ɪɡˈzempləfaɪd/
inflected form of “exemplify” — be characteristic of
From this reading _Shakespeare._ "_Better be born fortunate than rich_," says an old proverb, and the correctness of this saying was fully exemplified in the life of Don Rodrigo de Cespedes.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Indeed, his whole existence had been a series of mischances and unfortunate results; and he appeared especially reserved as a proper subject on whom the fickle goddess might exercise her caprice at leisure.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Indeed, his whole existence had been a series of mischances and unfortunate results; and he appeared especially reserved as a proper subject on whom the fickle goddess might exercise her caprice at leisure.
fickleadjectiveUS /ˈfɪkəl/
marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments
From this reading Indeed, his whole existence had been a series of mischances and unfortunate results; and he appeared especially reserved as a proper subject on whom the fickle goddess might exercise her caprice at leisure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Why Don Rodrigo should belong to this class, is more than can well be resolved, for he was possessed of all those qualifications which are calculated to render a man brilliant in society, and amiable in private life.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading _Shakespeare._ "_Better be born fortunate than rich_," says an old proverb, and the correctness of this saying was fully exemplified in the life of Don Rodrigo de Cespedes.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading _Shakespeare._ "_Better be born fortunate than rich_," says an old proverb, and the correctness of this saying was fully exemplified in the life of Don Rodrigo de Cespedes.
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading Indeed, his whole existence had been a series of mischances and unfortunate results; and he appeared especially reserved as a proper subject on whom the fickle goddess might exercise her caprice at leisure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed, his whole existence had been a series of mischances and unfortunate results; and he appeared especially reserved as a proper subject on whom the fickle goddess might exercise her caprice at leisure.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He enjoyed the advantages of birth and wealth; handsome in his person, and elegant in his address.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, his whole existence had been a series of mischances and unfortunate results; and he appeared especially reserved as a proper subject on whom the fickle goddess might exercise her caprice at leisure.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, his whole existence had been a series of mischances and unfortunate results; and he appeared especially reserved as a proper subject on whom the fickle goddess might exercise her caprice at leisure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, his whole existence had been a series of mischances and unfortunate results; and he appeared especially reserved as a proper subject on whom the fickle goddess might exercise her caprice at leisure.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Pariome a drede mi Madre Oxala no me pariera!-- _Quevedo._ No ill luck stirring, but what lights on my shoulders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Shakespeare._ "_Better be born fortunate than rich_," says an old proverb, and the correctness of this saying was fully exemplified in the life of Don Rodrigo de Cespedes.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, his whole existence had been a series of mischances and unfortunate results; and he appeared especially reserved as a proper subject on whom the fickle goddess might exercise her caprice at leisure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why Don Rodrigo should belong to this class, is more than can well be resolved, for he was possessed of all those qualifications which are calculated to render a man brilliant in society, and amiable in private life.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Indeed, his whole existence had been a series of mischances and unfortunate results; and he appeared especially reserved as a proper subject on whom the fickle goddess might exercise her caprice at leisure.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Shakespeare._ "_Better be born fortunate than rich_," says an old proverb, and the correctness of this saying was fully exemplified in the life of Don Rodrigo de Cespedes.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Pariome a drede mi Madre Oxala no me pariera!-- _Quevedo._ No ill luck stirring, but what lights on my shoulders.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Pariome a drede mi Madre Oxala no me pariera!-- _Quevedo._ No ill luck stirring, but what lights on my shoulders.
Madre
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From this reading Pariome a drede mi Madre Oxala no me pariera!-- _Quevedo._ No ill luck stirring, but what lights on my shoulders.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Why Don Rodrigo should belong to this class, is more than can well be resolved, for he was possessed of all those qualifications which are calculated to render a man brilliant in society, and amiable in private life.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pariome a drede mi Madre Oxala no me pariera!-- _Quevedo._ No ill luck stirring, but what lights on my shoulders.
minounUS /miː/
destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle
From this reading Pariome a drede mi Madre Oxala no me pariera!-- _Quevedo._ No ill luck stirring, but what lights on my shoulders.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Indeed, his whole existence had been a series of mischances and unfortunate results; and he appeared especially reserved as a proper subject on whom the fickle goddess might exercise her caprice at leisure.
mischances
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From this reading Indeed, his whole existence had been a series of mischances and unfortunate results; and he appeared especially reserved as a proper subject on whom the fickle goddess might exercise her caprice at leisure.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Why Don Rodrigo should belong to this class, is more than can well be resolved, for he was possessed of all those qualifications which are calculated to render a man brilliant in society, and amiable in private life.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Pariome a drede mi Madre Oxala no me pariera!-- _Quevedo._ No ill luck stirring, but what lights on my shoulders.
not any; not one
From this reading Pariome a drede mi Madre Oxala no me pariera!-- _Quevedo._ No ill luck stirring, but what lights on my shoulders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Shakespeare._ "_Better be born fortunate than rich_," says an old proverb, and the correctness of this saying was fully exemplified in the life of Don Rodrigo de Cespedes.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Shakespeare._ "_Better be born fortunate than rich_," says an old proverb, and the correctness of this saying was fully exemplified in the life of Don Rodrigo de Cespedes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pariome a drede mi Madre Oxala no me pariera!-- _Quevedo._ No ill luck stirring, but what lights on my shoulders.
Oxala
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From this reading Pariome a drede mi Madre Oxala no me pariera!-- _Quevedo._ No ill luck stirring, but what lights on my shoulders.
pariera
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From this reading Pariome a drede mi Madre Oxala no me pariera!-- _Quevedo._ No ill luck stirring, but what lights on my shoulders.
Pariome
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From this reading Pariome a drede mi Madre Oxala no me pariera!-- _Quevedo._ No ill luck stirring, but what lights on my shoulders.
a human being
From this reading He enjoyed the advantages of birth and wealth; handsome in his person, and elegant in his address.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Why Don Rodrigo should belong to this class, is more than can well be resolved, for he was possessed of all those qualifications which are calculated to render a man brilliant in society, and amiable in private life.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Why Don Rodrigo should belong to this class, is more than can well be resolved, for he was possessed of all those qualifications which are calculated to render a man brilliant in society, and amiable in private life.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Indeed, his whole existence had been a series of mischances and unfortunate results; and he appeared especially reserved as a proper subject on whom the fickle goddess might exercise her caprice at leisure.
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading _Shakespeare._ "_Better be born fortunate than rich_," says an old proverb, and the correctness of this saying was fully exemplified in the life of Don Rodrigo de Cespedes.
qualificationsnounUS /ˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading Why Don Rodrigo should belong to this class, is more than can well be resolved, for he was possessed of all those qualifications which are calculated to render a man brilliant in society, and amiable in private life.
Quevedo
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From this reading Pariome a drede mi Madre Oxala no me pariera!-- _Quevedo._ No ill luck stirring, but what lights on my shoulders.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Why Don Rodrigo should belong to this class, is more than can well be resolved, for he was possessed of all those qualifications which are calculated to render a man brilliant in society, and amiable in private life.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Indeed, his whole existence had been a series of mischances and unfortunate results; and he appeared especially reserved as a proper subject on whom the fickle goddess might exercise her caprice at leisure.
determined
From this reading Why Don Rodrigo should belong to this class, is more than can well be resolved, for he was possessed of all those qualifications which are calculated to render a man brilliant in society, and amiable in private life.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Indeed, his whole existence had been a series of mischances and unfortunate results; and he appeared especially reserved as a proper subject on whom the fickle goddess might exercise her caprice at leisure.
possessing material wealth
From this reading _Shakespeare._ "_Better be born fortunate than rich_," says an old proverb, and the correctness of this saying was fully exemplified in the life of Don Rodrigo de Cespedes.
Rodrigo
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From this reading _Shakespeare._ "_Better be born fortunate than rich_," says an old proverb, and the correctness of this saying was fully exemplified in the life of Don Rodrigo de Cespedes.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading _Shakespeare._ "_Better be born fortunate than rich_," says an old proverb, and the correctness of this saying was fully exemplified in the life of Don Rodrigo de Cespedes.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading _Shakespeare._ "_Better be born fortunate than rich_," says an old proverb, and the correctness of this saying was fully exemplified in the life of Don Rodrigo de Cespedes.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Indeed, his whole existence had been a series of mischances and unfortunate results; and he appeared especially reserved as a proper subject on whom the fickle goddess might exercise her caprice at leisure.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading _Shakespeare._ "_Better be born fortunate than rich_," says an old proverb, and the correctness of this saying was fully exemplified in the life of Don Rodrigo de Cespedes.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why Don Rodrigo should belong to this class, is more than can well be resolved, for he was possessed of all those qualifications which are calculated to render a man brilliant in society, and amiable in private life.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Pariome a drede mi Madre Oxala no me pariera!-- _Quevedo._ No ill luck stirring, but what lights on my shoulders.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Why Don Rodrigo should belong to this class, is more than can well be resolved, for he was possessed of all those qualifications which are calculated to render a man brilliant in society, and amiable in private life.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Pariome a drede mi Madre Oxala no me pariera!-- _Quevedo._ No ill luck stirring, but what lights on my shoulders.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Indeed, his whole existence had been a series of mischances and unfortunate results; and he appeared especially reserved as a proper subject on whom the fickle goddess might exercise her caprice at leisure.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Shakespeare._ "_Better be born fortunate than rich_," says an old proverb, and the correctness of this saying was fully exemplified in the life of Don Rodrigo de Cespedes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Shakespeare._ "_Better be born fortunate than rich_," says an old proverb, and the correctness of this saying was fully exemplified in the life of Don Rodrigo de Cespedes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Shakespeare._ "_Better be born fortunate than rich_," says an old proverb, and the correctness of this saying was fully exemplified in the life of Don Rodrigo de Cespedes.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Why Don Rodrigo should belong to this class, is more than can well be resolved, for he was possessed of all those qualifications which are calculated to render a man brilliant in society, and amiable in private life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Why Don Rodrigo should belong to this class, is more than can well be resolved, for he was possessed of all those qualifications which are calculated to render a man brilliant in society, and amiable in private life.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Indeed, his whole existence had been a series of mischances and unfortunate results; and he appeared especially reserved as a proper subject on whom the fickle goddess might exercise her caprice at leisure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Shakespeare._ "_Better be born fortunate than rich_," says an old proverb, and the correctness of this saying was fully exemplified in the life of Don Rodrigo de Cespedes.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading He enjoyed the advantages of birth and wealth; handsome in his person, and elegant in his address.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Why Don Rodrigo should belong to this class, is more than can well be resolved, for he was possessed of all those qualifications which are calculated to render a man brilliant in society, and amiable in private life.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Pariome a drede mi Madre Oxala no me pariera!-- _Quevedo._ No ill luck stirring, but what lights on my shoulders.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Why Don Rodrigo should belong to this class, is more than can well be resolved, for he was possessed of all those qualifications which are calculated to render a man brilliant in society, and amiable in private life.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Indeed, his whole existence had been a series of mischances and unfortunate results; and he appeared especially reserved as a proper subject on whom the fickle goddess might exercise her caprice at leisure.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, his whole existence had been a series of mischances and unfortunate results; and he appeared especially reserved as a proper subject on whom the fickle goddess might exercise her caprice at leisure.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why Don Rodrigo should belong to this class, is more than can well be resolved, for he was possessed of all those qualifications which are calculated to render a man brilliant in society, and amiable in private life.
