Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

later than; following

From this reading After all, there was only one Dulcinea del Tobosa--and she was still, and ever would be, the most beautiful woman in the world.

(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 After all, there was only one Dulcinea del Tobosa--and she was still, and ever would be, the most beautiful woman in the world.

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

From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

plural of “apron” — a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

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

From this reading He recognized these gentry as customs officials and porters.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One morning, at length, Paul awakened from a troublous sleep.

aroused or activated

From this reading One morning, at length, Paul awakened from a troublous sleep.

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

From this reading After all, there was only one Dulcinea del Tobosa--and she was still, and ever would be, the most beautiful woman in the world.

having hair on the cheeks and chin

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading After all, there was only one Dulcinea del Tobosa--and she was still, and ever would be, the most beautiful woman in the world.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

lacking grace in movement or posture

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading He recognized these gentry as customs officials and porters.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

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From this reading After all, there was only one Dulcinea del Tobosa--and she was still, and ever would be, the most beautiful woman in the world.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

a woman who is a man's sweetheart

From this reading After all, there was only one Dulcinea del Tobosa--and she was still, and ever would be, the most beautiful woman in the world.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

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From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

at any time

From this reading After all, there was only one Dulcinea del Tobosa--and she was still, and ever would be, the most beautiful woman in the world.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One morning, at length, Paul awakened from a troublous sleep.

the most powerful members of a society

From this reading He recognized these gentry as customs officials and porters.

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

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

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

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

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

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

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

From this reading After all, there was only one Dulcinea del Tobosa--and she was still, and ever would be, the most beautiful woman in the world.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip

From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading One morning, at length, Paul awakened from a troublous sleep.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

the force of workers available

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

become covered with mist

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading One morning, at length, Paul awakened from a troublous sleep.

used to form the superlative

From this reading After all, there was only one Dulcinea del Tobosa--and she was still, and ever would be, the most beautiful woman in the world.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

impressive in appearance

From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading He recognized these gentry as customs officials and porters.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading After all, there was only one Dulcinea del Tobosa--and she was still, and ever would be, the most beautiful woman in the world.

and nothing more

From this reading After all, there was only one Dulcinea del Tobosa--and she was still, and ever would be, the most beautiful woman in the world.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading He recognized these gentry as customs officials and porters.

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

From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He recognized these gentry as customs officials and porters.

worried and uneasy

From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

cut with a saw

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading After all, there was only one Dulcinea del Tobosa--and she was still, and ever would be, the most beautiful woman in the world.

plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

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

From this reading One morning, at length, Paul awakened from a troublous sleep.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

having a supporting base

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

not in physical motion

From this reading After all, there was only one Dulcinea del Tobosa--and she was still, and ever would be, the most beautiful woman in the world.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

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

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

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

From this reading After all, there was only one Dulcinea del Tobosa--and she was still, and ever would be, the most beautiful woman in the world.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

in or at that place or location

From this reading After all, there was only one Dulcinea del Tobosa--and she was still, and ever would be, the most beautiful woman in the world.

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

From this reading He recognized these gentry as customs officials and porters.

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

From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

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

From this reading After all, there was only one Dulcinea del Tobosa--and she was still, and ever would be, the most beautiful woman in the world.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

full of trouble

From this reading One morning, at length, Paul awakened from a troublous sleep.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

having tucked or being tucked

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

an old word for “to”

From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

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

From this reading On and on, during long days and restless nights, our Don Quixote journeyed--for was not Paul like that noble knight, endeavouring to recall a long dead past unto life?

a Caucasian

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The train had stopped, and looking out of the window in the early mist he saw some strange figures standing by the side of the track--bearded men, mostly, with brilliant scarlet shirts, and trousers tucked into huge clumsy boots--some of them half-covered with long white aprons.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading After all, there was only one Dulcinea del Tobosa--and she was still, and ever would be, the most beautiful woman in the world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading After all, there was only one Dulcinea del Tobosa--and she was still, and ever would be, the most beautiful woman in the world.

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

From this reading After all, there was only one Dulcinea del Tobosa--and she was still, and ever would be, the most beautiful woman in the world.