Chapter III

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

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

similar in quality or character

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

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

From this reading This worthy person wrote to me from Segovia to Alcalá as follows:

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

Cuban dancer and choreographer (born in 1921)

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

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

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

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

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

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

From this reading In short, to speak plain, he was the executioner or hangman; but such a clever fellow at his business that it would not vex a man to be hanged by him, he did it so neatly.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading In short, to speak plain, he was the executioner or hangman; but such a clever fellow at his business that it would not vex a man to be hanged by him, he did it so neatly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In short, to speak plain, he was the executioner or hangman; but such a clever fellow at his business that it would not vex a man to be hanged by him, he did it so neatly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In short, to speak plain, he was the executioner or hangman; but such a clever fellow at his business that it would not vex a man to be hanged by him, he did it so neatly.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

a boy or man

From this reading CHAP.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading In short, to speak plain, he was the executioner or hangman; but such a clever fellow at his business that it would not vex a man to be hanged by him, he did it so neatly.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

plural of “decree” — a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In short, to speak plain, he was the executioner or hangman; but such a clever fellow at his business that it would not vex a man to be hanged by him, he did it so neatly.

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

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant

From this reading In short, to speak plain, he was the executioner or hangman; but such a clever fellow at his business that it would not vex a man to be hanged by him, he did it so neatly.

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

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

a boy or man

From this reading In short, to speak plain, he was the executioner or hangman; but such a clever fellow at his business that it would not vex a man to be hanged by him, he did it so neatly.

(baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading This worthy person wrote to me from Segovia to Alcalá as follows:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

yet to be or coming

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading In short, to speak plain, he was the executioner or hangman; but such a clever fellow at his business that it would not vex a man to be hanged by him, he did it so neatly.

an executioner who hangs the condemned person

From this reading In short, to speak plain, he was the executioner or hangman; but such a clever fellow at his business that it would not vex a man to be hanged by him, he did it so neatly.

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

From this reading In short, to speak plain, he was the executioner or hangman; but such a clever fellow at his business that it would not vex a man to be hanged by him, he did it so neatly.

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

From this reading In short, to speak plain, he was the executioner or hangman; but such a clever fellow at his business that it would not vex a man to be hanged by him, he did it so neatly.

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

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

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

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

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

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

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

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

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

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

with neatness

From this reading In short, to speak plain, he was the executioner or hangman; but such a clever fellow at his business that it would not vex a man to be hanged by him, he did it so neatly.

information about recent and important events

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In short, to speak plain, he was the executioner or hangman; but such a clever fellow at his business that it would not vex a man to be hanged by him, he did it so neatly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In short, to speak plain, he was the executioner or hangman; but such a clever fellow at his business that it would not vex a man to be hanged by him, he did it so neatly.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

a human being

From this reading This worthy person wrote to me from Segovia to Alcalá as follows:

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading In short, to speak plain, he was the executioner or hangman; but such a clever fellow at his business that it would not vex a man to be hanged by him, he did it so neatly.

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

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

determined

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

Spanish guitarist who made classical guitar a concert instrument (1893-1987)

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In short, to speak plain, he was the executioner or hangman; but such a clever fellow at his business that it would not vex a man to be hanged by him, he did it so neatly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In short, to speak plain, he was the executioner or hangman; but such a clever fellow at his business that it would not vex a man to be hanged by him, he did it so neatly.

express in speech

From this reading In short, to speak plain, he was the executioner or hangman; but such a clever fellow at his business that it would not vex a man to be hanged by him, he did it so neatly.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In short, to speak plain, he was the executioner or hangman; but such a clever fellow at his business that it would not vex a man to be hanged by him, he did it so neatly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In short, to speak plain, he was the executioner or hangman; but such a clever fellow at his business that it would not vex a man to be hanged by him, he did it so neatly.

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

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This worthy person wrote to me from Segovia to Alcalá as follows:

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

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

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

precisely as stated

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

From this reading In short, to speak plain, he was the executioner or hangman; but such a clever fellow at his business that it would not vex a man to be hanged by him, he did it so neatly.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading VII.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

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

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

belonging to which person

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading This worthy person wrote to me from Segovia to Alcalá as follows:

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

From this reading In short, to speak plain, he was the executioner or hangman; but such a clever fellow at his business that it would not vex a man to be hanged by him, he did it so neatly.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading This worthy person wrote to me from Segovia to Alcalá as follows:

a late time of life

From this reading _How I received news of my Father's Death, parted from Don Diego, and what Course of Life I resolved on for the future_ At length Don Diego received a letter from his father, and with it one for me, from an uncle of mine, whose name was Alonso Ramplon, a man near akin to all the virtues, and very well known in Segovia as being the finisher of the law, and for four years past the carrying out of all its decrees went through his hands.