Chapter VI

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From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

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

From this reading As he looked round him he saw a stout figure wrapped up in a thick woollen poncho, standing on the azotea of Don Gregorio's house, he crossed two other houses and went up to him, it was Don Gregorio himself.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading "Buenos dias, Carlos," said Don Gregorio; "you are early abroad in spite of the cold."

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

(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 PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

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

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

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

From this reading "Buenos dias, Carlos," said Don Gregorio; "you are early abroad in spite of the cold."

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

From this reading His house stood in the same block as that of Don Gregorio Lopez.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

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From this reading He could not sleep; before dawn he mounted to his azotea, hoping by exercise to weary himself to sleep.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He could not sleep; before dawn he mounted to his azotea, hoping by exercise to weary himself to sleep.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading His house stood in the same block as that of Don Gregorio Lopez.

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From this reading "Buenos dias, Carlos," said Don Gregorio; "you are early abroad in spite of the cold."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading "Buenos dias, Carlos," said Don Gregorio; "you are early abroad in spite of the cold."

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could not sleep; before dawn he mounted to his azotea, hoping by exercise to weary himself to sleep.

placed crosswise

From this reading As he looked round him he saw a stout figure wrapped up in a thick woollen poncho, standing on the azotea of Don Gregorio's house, he crossed two other houses and went up to him, it was Don Gregorio himself.

the first light of day

From this reading He could not sleep; before dawn he mounted to his azotea, hoping by exercise to weary himself to sleep.

Portuguese explorer who in 1488 was the first European to get round the Cape of Good Hope (thus establishing a sea route from the Atlantic to Asia) (1450-1500)

From this reading "Buenos dias, Carlos," said Don Gregorio; "you are early abroad in spite of the cold."

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading "Buenos dias, Carlos," said Don Gregorio; "you are early abroad in spite of the cold."

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From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading He could not sleep; before dawn he mounted to his azotea, hoping by exercise to weary himself to sleep.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading As he looked round him he saw a stout figure wrapped up in a thick woollen poncho, standing on the azotea of Don Gregorio's house, he crossed two other houses and went up to him, it was Don Gregorio himself.

plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

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From this reading His house stood in the same block as that of Don Gregorio Lopez.

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

From this reading As he looked round him he saw a stout figure wrapped up in a thick woollen poncho, standing on the azotea of Don Gregorio's house, he crossed two other houses and went up to him, it was Don Gregorio himself.

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

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

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

From this reading As he looked round him he saw a stout figure wrapped up in a thick woollen poncho, standing on the azotea of Don Gregorio's house, he crossed two other houses and went up to him, it was Don Gregorio himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He could not sleep; before dawn he mounted to his azotea, hoping by exercise to weary himself to sleep.

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

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading He could not sleep; before dawn he mounted to his azotea, hoping by exercise to weary himself to sleep.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading His house stood in the same block as that of Don Gregorio Lopez.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading As he looked round him he saw a stout figure wrapped up in a thick woollen poncho, standing on the azotea of Don Gregorio's house, he crossed two other houses and went up to him, it was Don Gregorio himself.

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

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As he looked round him he saw a stout figure wrapped up in a thick woollen poncho, standing on the azotea of Don Gregorio's house, he crossed two other houses and went up to him, it was Don Gregorio himself.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading As he looked round him he saw a stout figure wrapped up in a thick woollen poncho, standing on the azotea of Don Gregorio's house, he crossed two other houses and went up to him, it was Don Gregorio himself.

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

From this reading His house stood in the same block as that of Don Gregorio Lopez.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading He could not sleep; before dawn he mounted to his azotea, hoping by exercise to weary himself to sleep.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

not any; not one

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As he looked round him he saw a stout figure wrapped up in a thick woollen poncho, standing on the azotea of Don Gregorio's house, he crossed two other houses and went up to him, it was Don Gregorio himself.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading As he looked round him he saw a stout figure wrapped up in a thick woollen poncho, standing on the azotea of Don Gregorio's house, he crossed two other houses and went up to him, it was Don Gregorio himself.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

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

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

a blanket-like cloak with a hole in the center for the head

From this reading As he looked round him he saw a stout figure wrapped up in a thick woollen poncho, standing on the azotea of Don Gregorio's house, he crossed two other houses and went up to him, it was Don Gregorio himself.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading As he looked round him he saw a stout figure wrapped up in a thick woollen poncho, standing on the azotea of Don Gregorio's house, he crossed two other houses and went up to him, it was Don Gregorio himself.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Buenos dias, Carlos," said Don Gregorio; "you are early abroad in spite of the cold."

Identical; not different.

From this reading His house stood in the same block as that of Don Gregorio Lopez.

cut with a saw

From this reading As he looked round him he saw a stout figure wrapped up in a thick woollen poncho, standing on the azotea of Don Gregorio's house, he crossed two other houses and went up to him, it was Don Gregorio himself.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading He could not sleep; before dawn he mounted to his azotea, hoping by exercise to weary himself to sleep.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading "Buenos dias, Carlos," said Don Gregorio; "you are early abroad in spite of the cold."

having a supporting base

From this reading As he looked round him he saw a stout figure wrapped up in a thick woollen poncho, standing on the azotea of Don Gregorio's house, he crossed two other houses and went up to him, it was Don Gregorio himself.

plural of “start” — the beginning of anything

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading His house stood in the same block as that of Don Gregorio Lopez.

dependable

From this reading As he looked round him he saw a stout figure wrapped up in a thick woollen poncho, standing on the azotea of Don Gregorio's house, he crossed two other houses and went up to him, it was Don Gregorio himself.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His house stood in the same block as that of Don Gregorio Lopez.

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

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading As he looked round him he saw a stout figure wrapped up in a thick woollen poncho, standing on the azotea of Don Gregorio's house, he crossed two other houses and went up to him, it was Don Gregorio himself.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

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

From this reading He could not sleep; before dawn he mounted to his azotea, hoping by exercise to weary himself to sleep.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading As he looked round him he saw a stout figure wrapped up in a thick woollen poncho, standing on the azotea of Don Gregorio's house, he crossed two other houses and went up to him, it was Don Gregorio himself.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading As he looked round him he saw a stout figure wrapped up in a thick woollen poncho, standing on the azotea of Don Gregorio's house, he crossed two other houses and went up to him, it was Don Gregorio himself.

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

From this reading As he looked round him he saw a stout figure wrapped up in a thick woollen poncho, standing on the azotea of Don Gregorio's house, he crossed two other houses and went up to him, it was Don Gregorio himself.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading He could not sleep; before dawn he mounted to his azotea, hoping by exercise to weary himself to sleep.

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

From this reading As he looked round him he saw a stout figure wrapped up in a thick woollen poncho, standing on the azotea of Don Gregorio's house, he crossed two other houses and went up to him, it was Don Gregorio himself.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading PERDRIEL Don Carlos Evaña spent the afternoon, evening, and night of the 31st July shut in his own apartments, seeing no one, studying not at all, reading by fits and starts, and knowing nothing of what he read, thinking always.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading As he looked round him he saw a stout figure wrapped up in a thick woollen poncho, standing on the azotea of Don Gregorio's house, he crossed two other houses and went up to him, it was Don Gregorio himself.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading As he looked round him he saw a stout figure wrapped up in a thick woollen poncho, standing on the azotea of Don Gregorio's house, he crossed two other houses and went up to him, it was Don Gregorio himself.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Buenos dias, Carlos," said Don Gregorio; "you are early abroad in spite of the cold."