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From this reading It was early evening, October 5, at Green's ranch.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The somber quiet of the place seemed to indicate a deserted estate, but a dim light in the window invited me to knock.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Here, brother Sancho, we may dip our hands up to the elbows in what they call adventures.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
assailverbUS /əˈseɪl/
attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was early evening, October 5, at Green's ranch.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Here, brother Sancho, we may dip our hands up to the elbows in what they call adventures.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY PYE POD.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Here, brother Sancho, we may dip our hands up to the elbows in what they call adventures.
canstmodal verbUS /kænst/
an old form of “can”, used with “thou”
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
an occurrence of something
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The somber quiet of the place seemed to indicate a deserted estate, but a dim light in the window invited me to knock.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The somber quiet of the place seemed to indicate a deserted estate, but a dim light in the window invited me to knock.
dipverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading Here, brother Sancho, we may dip our hands up to the elbows in what they call adventures.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was early evening, October 5, at Green's ranch.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Here, brother Sancho, we may dip our hands up to the elbows in what they call adventures.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading The somber quiet of the place seemed to indicate a deserted estate, but a dim light in the window invited me to knock.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was early evening, October 5, at Green's ranch.
highest in quality
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
Green'snounUS /ɡriːnz/
possessive form of “green” — green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It was early evening, October 5, at Green's ranch.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Here, brother Sancho, we may dip our hands up to the elbows in what they call adventures.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, brother Sancho, we may dip our hands up to the elbows in what they call adventures.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here, brother Sancho, we may dip our hands up to the elbows in what they call adventures.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The somber quiet of the place seemed to indicate a deserted estate, but a dim light in the window invited me to knock.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading The somber quiet of the place seemed to indicate a deserted estate, but a dim light in the window invited me to knock.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was early evening, October 5, at Green's ranch.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading The somber quiet of the place seemed to indicate a deserted estate, but a dim light in the window invited me to knock.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The somber quiet of the place seemed to indicate a deserted estate, but a dim light in the window invited me to knock.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Here, brother Sancho, we may dip our hands up to the elbows in what they call adventures.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
a brief written record
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading It was early evening, October 5, at Green's ranch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The somber quiet of the place seemed to indicate a deserted estate, but a dim light in the window invited me to knock.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Here, brother Sancho, we may dip our hands up to the elbows in what they call adventures.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The somber quiet of the place seemed to indicate a deserted estate, but a dim light in the window invited me to knock.
PODnounUS /pɑːd/
the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
From this reading BY PYE POD.
PYE
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From this reading BY PYE POD.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The somber quiet of the place seemed to indicate a deserted estate, but a dim light in the window invited me to knock.
Quixote
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From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
rabblenounUS /ˈræbəl/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading It was early evening, October 5, at Green's ranch.
Sancho
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From this reading Here, brother Sancho, we may dip our hands up to the elbows in what they call adventures.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The somber quiet of the place seemed to indicate a deserted estate, but a dim light in the window invited me to knock.
seest
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From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
shouldstmodal verbUS /ʃʊdst/
an old form of “should”, used with “thou”
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading The somber quiet of the place seemed to indicate a deserted estate, but a dim light in the window invited me to knock.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
carry out
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Here, brother Sancho, we may dip our hands up to the elbows in what they call adventures.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here, brother Sancho, we may dip our hands up to the elbows in what they call adventures.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here, brother Sancho, we may dip our hands up to the elbows in what they call adventures.
except if; if not
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Here, brother Sancho, we may dip our hands up to the elbows in what they call adventures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was early evening, October 5, at Green's ranch.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Here, brother Sancho, we may dip our hands up to the elbows in what they call adventures.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Here, brother Sancho, we may dip our hands up to the elbows in what they call adventures.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
which person or people
From this reading But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.--_Don Quixote._
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 somber quiet of the place seemed to indicate a deserted estate, but a dim light in the window invited me to knock.
