Chapter I

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From this reading For example: 1^{st} B. PEREZ GALDÓS Author of “Gloria,” etc.

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From this reading From the Spanish by CLARA BELL Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1883 By William S. Gottsberger In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.

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

From this reading The strongly-marked humor and darkly-painted tragedy of “Gloria” are not to be found in “Marianela;” the characters are distinct and crisply sketched, but with a tender hand, the catastrophe is pitiable, rather shocking; the whole tone is idyllic.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading From the Spanish by CLARA BELL Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1883 By William S. Gottsberger In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading From the Spanish by CLARA BELL Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1883 By William S. Gottsberger In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.

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

From this reading The strongly-marked humor and darkly-painted tragedy of “Gloria” are not to be found in “Marianela;” the characters are distinct and crisply sketched, but with a tender hand, the catastrophe is pitiable, rather shocking; the whole tone is idyllic.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Those who have read “Gloria” will, it is hoped, hail with pleasure another work by the same writer, Perez Galdós--different it is true, but in its way not less delightful.

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

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in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From the Spanish by CLARA BELL Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1883 By William S. Gottsberger In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading For example: 1^{st} B. PEREZ GALDÓS Author of “Gloria,” etc.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading For example: 1^{st} B. PEREZ GALDÓS Author of “Gloria,” etc.

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

From this reading The strongly-marked humor and darkly-painted tragedy of “Gloria” are not to be found in “Marianela;” the characters are distinct and crisply sketched, but with a tender hand, the catastrophe is pitiable, rather shocking; the whole tone is idyllic.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading From the Spanish by CLARA BELL Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1883 By William S. Gottsberger In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.

fearless and daring

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Those who have read “Gloria” will, it is hoped, hail with pleasure another work by the same writer, Perez Galdós--different it is true, but in its way not less delightful.

showing who or what does the action

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an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading The strongly-marked humor and darkly-painted tragedy of “Gloria” are not to be found in “Marianela;” the characters are distinct and crisply sketched, but with a tender hand, the catastrophe is pitiable, rather shocking; the whole tone is idyllic.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The strongly-marked humor and darkly-painted tragedy of “Gloria” are not to be found in “Marianela;” the characters are distinct and crisply sketched, but with a tender hand, the catastrophe is pitiable, rather shocking; the whole tone is idyllic.

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From this reading From the Spanish by CLARA BELL Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1883 By William S. Gottsberger In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading From the Spanish by CLARA BELL Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1883 By William S. Gottsberger In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.

in a well delineated manner

From this reading The strongly-marked humor and darkly-painted tragedy of “Gloria” are not to be found in “Marianela;” the characters are distinct and crisply sketched, but with a tender hand, the catastrophe is pitiable, rather shocking; the whole tone is idyllic.

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From this reading The strongly-marked humor and darkly-painted tragedy of “Gloria” are not to be found in “Marianela;” the characters are distinct and crisply sketched, but with a tender hand, the catastrophe is pitiable, rather shocking; the whole tone is idyllic.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Those who have read “Gloria” will, it is hoped, hail with pleasure another work by the same writer, Perez Galdós--different it is true, but in its way not less delightful.

past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of

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unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Those who have read “Gloria” will, it is hoped, hail with pleasure another work by the same writer, Perez Galdós--different it is true, but in its way not less delightful.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading The strongly-marked humor and darkly-painted tragedy of “Gloria” are not to be found in “Marianela;” the characters are distinct and crisply sketched, but with a tender hand, the catastrophe is pitiable, rather shocking; the whole tone is idyllic.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading From the Spanish by CLARA BELL Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1883 By William S. Gottsberger In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.

be identical or equivalent to

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From this reading For example: 1^{st} B. PEREZ GALDÓS Author of “Gloria,” etc.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading For example: 1^{st} B. PEREZ GALDÓS Author of “Gloria,” etc.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For example: 1^{st} B. PEREZ GALDÓS Author of “Gloria,” etc.

set up or found

From this reading The strongly-marked humor and darkly-painted tragedy of “Gloria” are not to be found in “Marianela;” the characters are distinct and crisply sketched, but with a tender hand, the catastrophe is pitiable, rather shocking; the whole tone is idyllic.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the Spanish by CLARA BELL Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1883 By William S. Gottsberger In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.

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From this reading For example: 1^{st} B. PEREZ GALDÓS Author of “Gloria,” etc.

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From this reading For example: 1^{st} B. PEREZ GALDÓS Author of “Gloria,” etc.

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From this reading From the Spanish by CLARA BELL Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1883 By William S. Gottsberger In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.

praise vociferously

From this reading Those who have read “Gloria” will, it is hoped, hail with pleasure another work by the same writer, Perez Galdós--different it is true, but in its way not less delightful.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The strongly-marked humor and darkly-painted tragedy of “Gloria” are not to be found in “Marianela;” the characters are distinct and crisply sketched, but with a tender hand, the catastrophe is pitiable, rather shocking; the whole tone is idyllic.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Those who have read “Gloria” will, it is hoped, hail with pleasure another work by the same writer, Perez Galdós--different it is true, but in its way not less delightful.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Those who have read “Gloria” will, it is hoped, hail with pleasure another work by the same writer, Perez Galdós--different it is true, but in its way not less delightful.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading The strongly-marked humor and darkly-painted tragedy of “Gloria” are not to be found in “Marianela;” the characters are distinct and crisply sketched, but with a tender hand, the catastrophe is pitiable, rather shocking; the whole tone is idyllic.

excellent and delightful in all respects

From this reading The strongly-marked humor and darkly-painted tragedy of “Gloria” are not to be found in “Marianela;” the characters are distinct and crisply sketched, but with a tender hand, the catastrophe is pitiable, rather shocking; the whole tone is idyllic.

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

From this reading From the Spanish by CLARA BELL Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1883 By William S. Gottsberger In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.

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

From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ Bold text is denoted by =equal signs= Superscripts are denoted by ‘^{XX}’.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Those who have read “Gloria” will, it is hoped, hail with pleasure another work by the same writer, Perez Galdós--different it is true, but in its way not less delightful.

a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Those who have read “Gloria” will, it is hoped, hail with pleasure another work by the same writer, Perez Galdós--different it is true, but in its way not less delightful.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Those who have read “Gloria” will, it is hoped, hail with pleasure another work by the same writer, Perez Galdós--different it is true, but in its way not less delightful.

a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services

From this reading From the Spanish by CLARA BELL Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1883 By William S. Gottsberger In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.

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From this reading The strongly-marked humor and darkly-painted tragedy of “Gloria” are not to be found in “Marianela;” the characters are distinct and crisply sketched, but with a tender hand, the catastrophe is pitiable, rather shocking; the whole tone is idyllic.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading From the Spanish by CLARA BELL Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1883 By William S. Gottsberger In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Those who have read “Gloria” will, it is hoped, hail with pleasure another work by the same writer, Perez Galdós--different it is true, but in its way not less delightful.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For example: 1^{st} B. PEREZ GALDÓS Author of “Gloria,” etc.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading From the Spanish by CLARA BELL Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1883 By William S. Gottsberger In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.

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From this reading For example: 1^{st} B. PEREZ GALDÓS Author of “Gloria,” etc.

inspiring mixed contempt and pity

From this reading The strongly-marked humor and darkly-painted tragedy of “Gloria” are not to be found in “Marianela;” the characters are distinct and crisply sketched, but with a tender hand, the catastrophe is pitiable, rather shocking; the whole tone is idyllic.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Those who have read “Gloria” will, it is hoped, hail with pleasure another work by the same writer, Perez Galdós--different it is true, but in its way not less delightful.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading From the Spanish by CLARA BELL Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1883 By William S. Gottsberger In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading From the Spanish by CLARA BELL Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1883 By William S. Gottsberger In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.

on the contrary

From this reading The strongly-marked humor and darkly-painted tragedy of “Gloria” are not to be found in “Marianela;” the characters are distinct and crisply sketched, but with a tender hand, the catastrophe is pitiable, rather shocking; the whole tone is idyllic.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Those who have read “Gloria” will, it is hoped, hail with pleasure another work by the same writer, Perez Galdós--different it is true, but in its way not less delightful.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading From the Spanish by CLARA BELL Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1883 By William S. Gottsberger In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Those who have read “Gloria” will, it is hoped, hail with pleasure another work by the same writer, Perez Galdós--different it is true, but in its way not less delightful.

glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism

From this reading The strongly-marked humor and darkly-painted tragedy of “Gloria” are not to be found in “Marianela;” the characters are distinct and crisply sketched, but with a tender hand, the catastrophe is pitiable, rather shocking; the whole tone is idyllic.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

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past form of “sketch” — make a sketch of

From this reading The strongly-marked humor and darkly-painted tragedy of “Gloria” are not to be found in “Marianela;” the characters are distinct and crisply sketched, but with a tender hand, the catastrophe is pitiable, rather shocking; the whole tone is idyllic.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading From the Spanish by CLARA BELL Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1883 By William S. Gottsberger In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.

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From this reading For example: 1^{st} B. PEREZ GALDÓS Author of “Gloria,” etc.

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From this reading The strongly-marked humor and darkly-painted tragedy of “Gloria” are not to be found in “Marianela;” the characters are distinct and crisply sketched, but with a tender hand, the catastrophe is pitiable, rather shocking; the whole tone is idyllic.

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given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading The strongly-marked humor and darkly-painted tragedy of “Gloria” are not to be found in “Marianela;” the characters are distinct and crisply sketched, but with a tender hand, the catastrophe is pitiable, rather shocking; the whole tone is idyllic.

the words of something written

From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ Bold text is denoted by =equal signs= Superscripts are denoted by ‘^{XX}’.

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

From this reading From the Spanish by CLARA BELL Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1883 By William S. Gottsberger In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.

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

From this reading Those who have read “Gloria” will, it is hoped, hail with pleasure another work by the same writer, Perez Galdós--different it is true, but in its way not less delightful.

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

From this reading From the Spanish by CLARA BELL Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1883 By William S. Gottsberger In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading The strongly-marked humor and darkly-painted tragedy of “Gloria” are not to be found in “Marianela;” the characters are distinct and crisply sketched, but with a tender hand, the catastrophe is pitiable, rather shocking; the whole tone is idyllic.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading The strongly-marked humor and darkly-painted tragedy of “Gloria” are not to be found in “Marianela;” the characters are distinct and crisply sketched, but with a tender hand, the catastrophe is pitiable, rather shocking; the whole tone is idyllic.

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From this reading From the Spanish by CLARA BELL Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1883 By William S. Gottsberger In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Those who have read “Gloria” will, it is hoped, hail with pleasure another work by the same writer, Perez Galdós--different it is true, but in its way not less delightful.

plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ Bold text is denoted by =equal signs= Superscripts are denoted by ‘^{XX}’.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading From the Spanish by CLARA BELL Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1883 By William S. Gottsberger In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Those who have read “Gloria” will, it is hoped, hail with pleasure another work by the same writer, Perez Galdós--different it is true, but in its way not less delightful.

which person or people

From this reading Those who have read “Gloria” will, it is hoped, hail with pleasure another work by the same writer, Perez Galdós--different it is true, but in its way not less delightful.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The strongly-marked humor and darkly-painted tragedy of “Gloria” are not to be found in “Marianela;” the characters are distinct and crisply sketched, but with a tender hand, the catastrophe is pitiable, rather shocking; the whole tone is idyllic.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Those who have read “Gloria” will, it is hoped, hail with pleasure another work by the same writer, Perez Galdós--different it is true, but in its way not less delightful.

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From this reading From the Spanish by CLARA BELL Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1883 By William S. Gottsberger In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Those who have read “Gloria” will, it is hoped, hail with pleasure another work by the same writer, Perez Galdós--different it is true, but in its way not less delightful.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Those who have read “Gloria” will, it is hoped, hail with pleasure another work by the same writer, Perez Galdós--different it is true, but in its way not less delightful.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Those who have read “Gloria” will, it is hoped, hail with pleasure another work by the same writer, Perez Galdós--different it is true, but in its way not less delightful.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ Bold text is denoted by =equal signs= Superscripts are denoted by ‘^{XX}’.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading From the Spanish by CLARA BELL Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1883 By William S. Gottsberger In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading From the Spanish by CLARA BELL Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1883 By William S. Gottsberger In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.