used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
A'RONY
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From this reading BY MAC A'RONY.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Often such things are handed down for many generations; the Mayor seemed to be constructed on the bluff order.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The city of Council Bluffs is four miles from the Missouri River, and takes its name as many people do, from both sides of the house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Often such things are handed down for many generations; the Mayor seemed to be constructed on the bluff order.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading Often such things are handed down for many generations; the Mayor seemed to be constructed on the bluff order.
BluffsnounUS /blʌfs/
plural of “bluff” — a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading The city of Council Bluffs is four miles from the Missouri River, and takes its name as many people do, from both sides of the house.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading Council comes from the old Mormon councils formerly held there, and Bluffs is borrowed from the bluffs on which the city is built.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The city of Council Bluffs is four miles from the Missouri River, and takes its name as many people do, from both sides of the house.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Council comes from the old Mormon councils formerly held there, and Bluffs is borrowed from the bluffs on which the city is built.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY MAC A'RONY.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The city of Council Bluffs is four miles from the Missouri River, and takes its name as many people do, from both sides of the house.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Council comes from the old Mormon councils formerly held there, and Bluffs is borrowed from the bluffs on which the city is built.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Often such things are handed down for many generations; the Mayor seemed to be constructed on the bluff order.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading The city of Council Bluffs is four miles from the Missouri River, and takes its name as many people do, from both sides of the house.
councilsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “council” — a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Council comes from the old Mormon councils formerly held there, and Bluffs is borrowed from the bluffs on which the city is built.
Dapplenoun
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
greatly pleased
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The city of Council Bluffs is four miles from the Missouri River, and takes its name as many people do, from both sides of the house.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Often such things are handed down for many generations; the Mayor seemed to be constructed on the bluff order.
duke'snounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Often such things are handed down for many generations; the Mayor seemed to be constructed on the bluff order.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Council comes from the old Mormon councils formerly held there, and Bluffs is borrowed from the bluffs on which the city is built.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The city of Council Bluffs is four miles from the Missouri River, and takes its name as many people do, from both sides of the house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The city of Council Bluffs is four miles from the Missouri River, and takes its name as many people do, from both sides of the house.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Often such things are handed down for many generations; the Mayor seemed to be constructed on the bluff order.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
gineta
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From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Often such things are handed down for many generations; the Mayor seemed to be constructed on the bluff order.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Council comes from the old Mormon councils formerly held there, and Bluffs is borrowed from the bluffs on which the city is built.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The city of Council Bluffs is four miles from the Missouri River, and takes its name as many people do, from both sides of the house.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The city of Council Bluffs is four miles from the Missouri River, and takes its name as many people do, from both sides of the house.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The city of Council Bluffs is four miles from the Missouri River, and takes its name as many people do, from both sides of the house.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
MACnounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading BY MAC A'RONY.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The city of Council Bluffs is four miles from the Missouri River, and takes its name as many people do, from both sides of the house.
MayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading Often such things are handed down for many generations; the Mayor seemed to be constructed on the bluff order.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The city of Council Bluffs is four miles from the Missouri River, and takes its name as many people do, from both sides of the house.
MissourinounUS /məˈzʊri/
a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
From this reading The city of Council Bluffs is four miles from the Missouri River, and takes its name as many people do, from both sides of the house.
MormonnounUS /ˈmɔːrmən/
the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
From this reading Council comes from the old Mormon councils formerly held there, and Bluffs is borrowed from the bluffs on which the city is built.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The city of Council Bluffs is four miles from the Missouri River, and takes its name as many people do, from both sides of the house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
many times at short intervals
From this reading Often such things are handed down for many generations; the Mayor seemed to be constructed on the bluff order.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Council comes from the old Mormon councils formerly held there, and Bluffs is borrowed from the bluffs on which the city is built.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Council comes from the old Mormon councils formerly held there, and Bluffs is borrowed from the bluffs on which the city is built.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The city of Council Bluffs is four miles from the Missouri River, and takes its name as many people do, from both sides of the house.
Quixote
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From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The city of Council Bluffs is four miles from the Missouri River, and takes its name as many people do, from both sides of the house.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
Sancho
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From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Often such things are handed down for many generations; the Mayor seemed to be constructed on the bluff order.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The city of Council Bluffs is four miles from the Missouri River, and takes its name as many people do, from both sides of the house.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Often such things are handed down for many generations; the Mayor seemed to be constructed on the bluff order.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The city of Council Bluffs is four miles from the Missouri River, and takes its name as many people do, from both sides of the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
in or at that place or location
From this reading Council comes from the old Mormon councils formerly held there, and Bluffs is borrowed from the bluffs on which the city is built.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Often such things are handed down for many generations; the Mayor seemed to be constructed on the bluff order.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
trappingsnounUS /ˈtræpɪŋz/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was mounted upon a mule, which he rode gineta fashion, and behind him, by the duke's order, was led his Dapple, adorned with shining trappings of silk, which so delighted Sancho that every now and then he turned his head to look upon him, and thought himself so happy that he would not have exchanged conditions with the Emperor of Germany.--_Don Quixote._
