Chapter XIII

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

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Don Salvador held his daughter in his arms, and hung over her with great solicitude and affection.

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

From this reading Don Salvador held his daughter in his arms, and hung over her with great solicitude and affection.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Don Salvador held his daughter in his arms, and hung over her with great solicitude and affection.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

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

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading She soon began to open her eyes, and the swinging motion of the carriage tended to promote the circulation of the blood.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading She soon began to open her eyes, and the swinging motion of the carriage tended to promote the circulation of the blood.

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From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

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

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading From the mole the carriage was driven to one of the most splendid hotels in Valparaiso.

the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)

From this reading She soon began to open her eyes, and the swinging motion of the carriage tended to promote the circulation of the blood.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

a female human offspring

From this reading Don Salvador held his daughter in his arms, and hung over her with great solicitude and affection.

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

From this reading IGNEZ DE MORENO.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Don Salvador held his daughter in his arms, and hung over her with great solicitude and affection.

an Italian woman of rank

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

not still wet

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading From the mole the carriage was driven to one of the most splendid hotels in Valparaiso.

an old word for “before”

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

opinion or judgment

From this reading She soon began to open her eyes, and the swinging motion of the carriage tended to promote the circulation of the blood.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the mole the carriage was driven to one of the most splendid hotels in Valparaiso.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Don Salvador held his daughter in his arms, and hung over her with great solicitude and affection.

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

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

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

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Don Salvador held his daughter in his arms, and hung over her with great solicitude and affection.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Don Salvador held his daughter in his arms, and hung over her with great solicitude and affection.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

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

From this reading Don Salvador held his daughter in his arms, and hung over her with great solicitude and affection.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading From the mole the carriage was driven to one of the most splendid hotels in Valparaiso.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Don Salvador held his daughter in his arms, and hung over her with great solicitude and affection.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

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From this reading IGNEZ DE MORENO.

past form of “imbibe” — take in, also metaphorically

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

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

From this reading From the mole the carriage was driven to one of the most splendid hotels in Valparaiso.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading From the mole the carriage was driven to one of the most splendid hotels in Valparaiso.

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From this reading IGNEZ DE MORENO.

used to form the superlative

From this reading From the mole the carriage was driven to one of the most splendid hotels in Valparaiso.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading She soon began to open her eyes, and the swinging motion of the carriage tended to promote the circulation of the blood.

not any; not one

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From the mole the carriage was driven to one of the most splendid hotels in Valparaiso.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

on one occasion

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading From the mole the carriage was driven to one of the most splendid hotels in Valparaiso.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading She soon began to open her eyes, and the swinging motion of the carriage tended to promote the circulation of the blood.

above and across; more than

From this reading Don Salvador held his daughter in his arms, and hung over her with great solicitude and affection.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

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From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish buildings or antique furniture

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading She soon began to open her eyes, and the swinging motion of the carriage tended to promote the circulation of the blood.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

return to an original state

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

a republic on the Pacific coast of Central America

From this reading Don Salvador held his daughter in his arms, and hung over her with great solicitude and affection.

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

From this reading She soon began to open her eyes, and the swinging motion of the carriage tended to promote the circulation of the blood.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

a feeling of excessive concern

From this reading Don Salvador held his daughter in his arms, and hung over her with great solicitude and affection.

in the near future

From this reading She soon began to open her eyes, and the swinging motion of the carriage tended to promote the circulation of the blood.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading From the mole the carriage was driven to one of the most splendid hotels in Valparaiso.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

a small amount of liquid food

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading She soon began to open her eyes, and the swinging motion of the carriage tended to promote the circulation of the blood.

past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading She soon began to open her eyes, and the swinging motion of the carriage tended to promote the circulation of the blood.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

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

From this reading From the mole the carriage was driven to one of the most splendid hotels in Valparaiso.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

information about recent and important events

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

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

From this reading From the mole the carriage was driven to one of the most splendid hotels in Valparaiso.

the chief port and second largest city of Chile; located on a wide harbor in central Chile

From this reading From the mole the carriage was driven to one of the most splendid hotels in Valparaiso.

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

From this reading From the mole the carriage was driven to one of the most splendid hotels in Valparaiso.

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

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

which person or people

From this reading She was at once committed to the care of a medical man and her own attendants, and ere Pedro had dried his garments, and imbibed a stiff glass of brandy-and-water, most favourable tidings of her recovery were brought by her father, old Don Salvador, who insisted that Pedro should stay and sup with him, promising, that if Donna Ignez were sufficiently recovered ere he left them--which there was no reason to doubt--her preserver should be introduced to her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Don Salvador held his daughter in his arms, and hung over her with great solicitude and affection.