Chapter V

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

From this reading Don José was a man of about sixty years of age, strong, high-colored, of over-flowing health, well placed in the world, contented with himself, fulfilling his destiny with a quiet conscience.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading And now I begin to think I am saying too much about this singular man before I describe his personality.

how long something has existed

From this reading Don José was a man of about sixty years of age, strong, high-colored, of over-flowing health, well placed in the world, contented with himself, fulfilling his destiny with a quiet conscience.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading And now I begin to think I am saying too much about this singular man before I describe his personality.

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

From this reading But at last we arrived at an arrangement honorable for both parties.

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

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading But at last we arrived at an arrangement honorable for both parties.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading But at last we arrived at an arrangement honorable for both parties.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

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

From this reading His was an excess of patriotic virtues and of exemplary customs, if there can be an excess of such things.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

for the reason that

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading And now I begin to think I am saying too much about this singular man before I describe his personality.

plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

the two together, not just one

From this reading But at last we arrived at an arrangement honorable for both parties.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But at last we arrived at an arrangement honorable for both parties.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading His was an excess of patriotic virtues and of exemplary customs, if there can be an excess of such things.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading Don José was a man of about sixty years of age, strong, high-colored, of over-flowing health, well placed in the world, contented with himself, fulfilling his destiny with a quiet conscience.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading Don José was a man of about sixty years of age, strong, high-colored, of over-flowing health, well placed in the world, contented with himself, fulfilling his destiny with a quiet conscience.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading His was an excess of patriotic virtues and of exemplary customs, if there can be an excess of such things.

give a description of

From this reading And now I begin to think I am saying too much about this singular man before I describe his personality.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Don José was a man of about sixty years of age, strong, high-colored, of over-flowing health, well placed in the world, contented with himself, fulfilling his destiny with a quiet conscience.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading His was an excess of patriotic virtues and of exemplary customs, if there can be an excess of such things.

worthy of imitation

From this reading His was an excess of patriotic virtues and of exemplary customs, if there can be an excess of such things.

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

inflected form of “fulfil” — put in effect

From this reading Don José was a man of about sixty years of age, strong, high-colored, of over-flowing health, well placed in the world, contented with himself, fulfilling his destiny with a quiet conscience.

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

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Don José was a man of about sixty years of age, strong, high-colored, of over-flowing health, well placed in the world, contented with himself, fulfilling his destiny with a quiet conscience.

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

From this reading Don José was a man of about sixty years of age, strong, high-colored, of over-flowing health, well placed in the world, contented with himself, fulfilling his destiny with a quiet conscience.

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

From this reading Don José was a man of about sixty years of age, strong, high-colored, of over-flowing health, well placed in the world, contented with himself, fulfilling his destiny with a quiet conscience.

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

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading But at last we arrived at an arrangement honorable for both parties.

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

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

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

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading His was an excess of patriotic virtues and of exemplary customs, if there can be an excess of such things.

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

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

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

From this reading Don José was a man of about sixty years of age, strong, high-colored, of over-flowing health, well placed in the world, contented with himself, fulfilling his destiny with a quiet conscience.

immediately past

From this reading But at last we arrived at an arrangement honorable for both parties.

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

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

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

From this reading And now I begin to think I am saying too much about this singular man before I describe his personality.

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

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

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

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading And now I begin to think I am saying too much about this singular man before I describe his personality.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading And now I begin to think I am saying too much about this singular man before I describe his personality.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

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

From this reading Don José was a man of about sixty years of age, strong, high-colored, of over-flowing health, well placed in the world, contented with himself, fulfilling his destiny with a quiet conscience.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading But at last we arrived at an arrangement honorable for both parties.

inspired by love for your country

From this reading His was an excess of patriotic virtues and of exemplary customs, if there can be an excess of such things.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading And now I begin to think I am saying too much about this singular man before I describe his personality.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Don José was a man of about sixty years of age, strong, high-colored, of over-flowing health, well placed in the world, contented with himself, fulfilling his destiny with a quiet conscience.

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

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Don José was a man of about sixty years of age, strong, high-colored, of over-flowing health, well placed in the world, contented with himself, fulfilling his destiny with a quiet conscience.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

recurring again and again

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

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

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading And now I begin to think I am saying too much about this singular man before I describe his personality.

unusual or striking

From this reading And now I begin to think I am saying too much about this singular man before I describe his personality.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading Don José was a man of about sixty years of age, strong, high-colored, of over-flowing health, well placed in the world, contented with himself, fulfilling his destiny with a quiet conscience.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Don José was a man of about sixty years of age, strong, high-colored, of over-flowing health, well placed in the world, contented with himself, fulfilling his destiny with a quiet conscience.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading His was an excess of patriotic virtues and of exemplary customs, if there can be an excess of such things.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

carry out

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

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

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

in or at that place or location

From this reading His was an excess of patriotic virtues and of exemplary customs, if there can be an excess of such things.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading His was an excess of patriotic virtues and of exemplary customs, if there can be an excess of such things.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading And now I begin to think I am saying too much about this singular man before I describe his personality.

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

From this reading And now I begin to think I am saying too much about this singular man before I describe his personality.

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

From this reading And now I begin to think I am saying too much about this singular man before I describe his personality.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading And now I begin to think I am saying too much about this singular man before I describe his personality.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

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

From this reading His was an excess of patriotic virtues and of exemplary customs, if there can be an excess of such things.

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

From this reading Don José was a man of about sixty years of age, strong, high-colored, of over-flowing health, well placed in the world, contented with himself, fulfilling his destiny with a quiet conscience.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

(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 Don José was a man of about sixty years of age, strong, high-colored, of over-flowing health, well placed in the world, contented with himself, fulfilling his destiny with a quiet conscience.

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

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Don José was a man of about sixty years of age, strong, high-colored, of over-flowing health, well placed in the world, contented with himself, fulfilling his destiny with a quiet conscience.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Don José was a man of about sixty years of age, strong, high-colored, of over-flowing health, well placed in the world, contented with himself, fulfilling his destiny with a quiet conscience.

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

From this reading Before we left his house, Montoria became vexed at Don Roque and me because we would not take the money that he offered us for our first expenses in the city; then were repeated the blows on the table, and the rains of "porras" and other words that I will not repeat.

a late time of life

From this reading Don José was a man of about sixty years of age, strong, high-colored, of over-flowing health, well placed in the world, contented with himself, fulfilling his destiny with a quiet conscience.