Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading He had marked as he rode a huge ship far to seaward, staggering along under shortened canvas and laboring tremendously in the heavy seas.

the right to enter

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The storm which had rushed down the mountain-side all afternoon matched the tumult in his soul, and the sheets of rain blown upon him by the fierce wind had not cooled the fever of his agitation.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading The storm which had rushed down the mountain-side all afternoon matched the tumult in his soul, and the sheets of rain blown upon him by the fierce wind had not cooled the fever of his agitation.

(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 DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

Having no one else present.

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He had marked as he rode a huge ship far to seaward, staggering along under shortened canvas and laboring tremendously in the heavy seas.

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From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

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

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

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

From this reading He had marked as he rode a huge ship far to seaward, staggering along under shortened canvas and laboring tremendously in the heavy seas.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading The storm which had rushed down the mountain-side all afternoon matched the tumult in his soul, and the sheets of rain blown upon him by the fierce wind had not cooled the fever of his agitation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The storm which had rushed down the mountain-side all afternoon matched the tumult in his soul, and the sheets of rain blown upon him by the fierce wind had not cooled the fever of his agitation.

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading He had marked as he rode a huge ship far to seaward, staggering along under shortened canvas and laboring tremendously in the heavy seas.

the capital and largest city of Venezuela

From this reading He had ridden all day over the rough road that winds over the mountains from La Guayra to Caracas.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The unusual tempest was one of the most terrific that had swept over the coast in years.

past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler

From this reading The storm which had rushed down the mountain-side all afternoon matched the tumult in his soul, and the sheets of rain blown upon him by the fierce wind had not cooled the fever of his agitation.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He had ridden all day over the rough road that winds over the mountains from La Guayra to Caracas.

an Italian woman of rank

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The storm which had rushed down the mountain-side all afternoon matched the tumult in his soul, and the sheets of rain blown upon him by the fierce wind had not cooled the fever of his agitation.

a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He had marked as he rode a huge ship far to seaward, staggering along under shortened canvas and laboring tremendously in the heavy seas.

promote over another

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading The storm which had rushed down the mountain-side all afternoon matched the tumult in his soul, and the sheets of rain blown upon him by the fierce wind had not cooled the fever of his agitation.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading The storm which had rushed down the mountain-side all afternoon matched the tumult in his soul, and the sheets of rain blown upon him by the fierce wind had not cooled the fever of his agitation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had ridden all day over the rough road that winds over the mountains from La Guayra to Caracas.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

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

From this reading He had ridden all day over the rough road that winds over the mountains from La Guayra to Caracas.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had ridden all day over the rough road that winds over the mountains from La Guayra to Caracas.

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

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading He had marked as he rode a huge ship far to seaward, staggering along under shortened canvas and laboring tremendously in the heavy seas.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

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

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

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

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

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

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading He had marked as he rode a huge ship far to seaward, staggering along under shortened canvas and laboring tremendously in the heavy seas.

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

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading He had ridden all day over the rough road that winds over the mountains from La Guayra to Caracas.

doing arduous or unpleasant work

From this reading He had marked as he rode a huge ship far to seaward, staggering along under shortened canvas and laboring tremendously in the heavy seas.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading He had marked as he rode a huge ship far to seaward, staggering along under shortened canvas and laboring tremendously in the heavy seas.

provided with a worthy adversary or competitor

From this reading The storm which had rushed down the mountain-side all afternoon matched the tumult in his soul, and the sheets of rain blown upon him by the fierce wind had not cooled the fever of his agitation.

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

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The unusual tempest was one of the most terrific that had swept over the coast in years.

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

From this reading The storm which had rushed down the mountain-side all afternoon matched the tumult in his soul, and the sheets of rain blown upon him by the fierce wind had not cooled the fever of his agitation.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading He had ridden all day over the rough road that winds over the mountains from La Guayra to Caracas.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The storm which had rushed down the mountain-side all afternoon matched the tumult in his soul, and the sheets of rain blown upon him by the fierce wind had not cooled the fever of his agitation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The unusual tempest was one of the most terrific that had swept over the coast in years.

above and across; more than

From this reading He had ridden all day over the rough road that winds over the mountains from La Guayra to Caracas.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The storm which had rushed down the mountain-side all afternoon matched the tumult in his soul, and the sheets of rain blown upon him by the fierce wind had not cooled the fever of his agitation.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading He had ridden all day over the rough road that winds over the mountains from La Guayra to Caracas.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading He had ridden all day over the rough road that winds over the mountains from La Guayra to Caracas.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading He had marked as he rode a huge ship far to seaward, staggering along under shortened canvas and laboring tremendously in the heavy seas.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading He had ridden all day over the rough road that winds over the mountains from La Guayra to Caracas.

done under pressure

From this reading The storm which had rushed down the mountain-side all afternoon matched the tumult in his soul, and the sheets of rain blown upon him by the fierce wind had not cooled the fever of his agitation.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading He had marked as he rode a huge ship far to seaward, staggering along under shortened canvas and laboring tremendously in the heavy seas.

(of winds) coming from the land

From this reading He had marked as he rode a huge ship far to seaward, staggering along under shortened canvas and laboring tremendously in the heavy seas.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading The storm which had rushed down the mountain-side all afternoon matched the tumult in his soul, and the sheets of rain blown upon him by the fierce wind had not cooled the fever of his agitation.

transport commercially

From this reading He had marked as he rode a huge ship far to seaward, staggering along under shortened canvas and laboring tremendously in the heavy seas.

cut short

From this reading He had marked as he rode a huge ship far to seaward, staggering along under shortened canvas and laboring tremendously in the heavy seas.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading The storm which had rushed down the mountain-side all afternoon matched the tumult in his soul, and the sheets of rain blown upon him by the fierce wind had not cooled the fever of his agitation.

so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

From this reading He had marked as he rode a huge ship far to seaward, staggering along under shortened canvas and laboring tremendously in the heavy seas.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The storm which had rushed down the mountain-side all afternoon matched the tumult in his soul, and the sheets of rain blown upon him by the fierce wind had not cooled the fever of his agitation.

inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

possessing sweep

From this reading The unusual tempest was one of the most terrific that had swept over the coast in years.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading The unusual tempest was one of the most terrific that had swept over the coast in years.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

very great or intense

From this reading The unusual tempest was one of the most terrific that had swept over the coast in years.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had ridden all day over the rough road that winds over the mountains from La Guayra to Caracas.

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

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

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

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

extremely

From this reading He had marked as he rode a huge ship far to seaward, staggering along under shortened canvas and laboring tremendously in the heavy seas.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading The storm which had rushed down the mountain-side all afternoon matched the tumult in his soul, and the sheets of rain blown upon him by the fierce wind had not cooled the fever of his agitation.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He had marked as he rode a huge ship far to seaward, staggering along under shortened canvas and laboring tremendously in the heavy seas.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading The unusual tempest was one of the most terrific that had swept over the coast in years.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The storm which had rushed down the mountain-side all afternoon matched the tumult in his soul, and the sheets of rain blown upon him by the fierce wind had not cooled the fever of his agitation.

with valor; in a valiant manner

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

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

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading HOW DONNA MERCEDES TEMPTED HER LOVER AND HOW HE STROVE VALIANTLY TO RESIST HER APPEALS Alvarado was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which His Excellency held him gave him access at all times.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The storm which had rushed down the mountain-side all afternoon matched the tumult in his soul, and the sheets of rain blown upon him by the fierce wind had not cooled the fever of his agitation.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading He had ridden all day over the rough road that winds over the mountains from La Guayra to Caracas.

a late time of life

From this reading The unusual tempest was one of the most terrific that had swept over the coast in years.