Chapter XXI

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From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

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

From this reading “The King of the Gipsies, or El Capitan as he is called, is a fine musician, and we invited him to come up to the hotel one evening to play to us.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

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

From this reading “The King of the Gipsies, or El Capitan as he is called, is a fine musician, and we invited him to come up to the hotel one evening to play to us.

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From this reading Captain Antonio’s company is not to be had for the asking....

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

From this reading “The King of the Gipsies, or El Capitan as he is called, is a fine musician, and we invited him to come up to the hotel one evening to play to us.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Captain Antonio’s company is not to be had for the asking....

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

From this reading Captain Antonio’s company is not to be had for the asking....

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

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

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “The King of the Gipsies, or El Capitan as he is called, is a fine musician, and we invited him to come up to the hotel one evening to play to us.

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From this reading “The King of the Gipsies, or El Capitan as he is called, is a fine musician, and we invited him to come up to the hotel one evening to play to us.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Antonio’s company is not to be had for the asking....

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

the capital and largest city of Norway; the country's main port; located at the head of a fjord on Norway's southern coast

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

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

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “The King of the Gipsies, or El Capitan as he is called, is a fine musician, and we invited him to come up to the hotel one evening to play to us.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Captain Antonio’s company is not to be had for the asking....

a person who carries a message

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

plural of “donkey” — the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

From this reading “The King of the Gipsies, or El Capitan as he is called, is a fine musician, and we invited him to come up to the hotel one evening to play to us.

possessive form of “england” — a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

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

From this reading “The King of the Gipsies, or El Capitan as he is called, is a fine musician, and we invited him to come up to the hotel one evening to play to us.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading “The King of the Gipsies, or El Capitan as he is called, is a fine musician, and we invited him to come up to the hotel one evening to play to us.

plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Captain Antonio’s company is not to be had for the asking....

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

electricity produced by chemical action

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

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

From this reading “The King of the Gipsies, or El Capitan as he is called, is a fine musician, and we invited him to come up to the hotel one evening to play to us.

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

From this reading Captain Antonio’s company is not to be had for the asking....

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

From this reading “The King of the Gipsies, or El Capitan as he is called, is a fine musician, and we invited him to come up to the hotel one evening to play to us.

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

From this reading “The King of the Gipsies, or El Capitan as he is called, is a fine musician, and we invited him to come up to the hotel one evening to play to us.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading “The King of the Gipsies, or El Capitan as he is called, is a fine musician, and we invited him to come up to the hotel one evening to play to us.

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

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading “The King of the Gipsies, or El Capitan as he is called, is a fine musician, and we invited him to come up to the hotel one evening to play to us.

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

From this reading “The King of the Gipsies, or El Capitan as he is called, is a fine musician, and we invited him to come up to the hotel one evening to play to us.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Very lightly shall we touch upon the remaining portion of our journey.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading “The King of the Gipsies, or El Capitan as he is called, is a fine musician, and we invited him to come up to the hotel one evening to play to us.

without good reason

From this reading Very lightly shall we touch upon the remaining portion of our journey.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

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From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

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

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

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

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)

From this reading “The King of the Gipsies, or El Capitan as he is called, is a fine musician, and we invited him to come up to the hotel one evening to play to us.

jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Captain Antonio’s company is not to be had for the asking....

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “The King of the Gipsies, or El Capitan as he is called, is a fine musician, and we invited him to come up to the hotel one evening to play to us.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “The King of the Gipsies, or El Capitan as he is called, is a fine musician, and we invited him to come up to the hotel one evening to play to us.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “The King of the Gipsies, or El Capitan as he is called, is a fine musician, and we invited him to come up to the hotel one evening to play to us.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

participate in games or sport

From this reading “The King of the Gipsies, or El Capitan as he is called, is a fine musician, and we invited him to come up to the hotel one evening to play to us.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Very lightly shall we touch upon the remaining portion of our journey.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

not used up

From this reading Very lightly shall we touch upon the remaining portion of our journey.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Very lightly shall we touch upon the remaining portion of our journey.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

carry out

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

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

From this reading “The King of the Gipsies, or El Capitan as he is called, is a fine musician, and we invited him to come up to the hotel one evening to play to us.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

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

From this reading “The King of the Gipsies, or El Capitan as he is called, is a fine musician, and we invited him to come up to the hotel one evening to play to us.

plural of “torment” — unbearable physical pain

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Very lightly shall we touch upon the remaining portion of our journey.

(music) calibrating something (an instrument or electronic circuit) to a standard frequency

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

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

From this reading “The King of the Gipsies, or El Capitan as he is called, is a fine musician, and we invited him to come up to the hotel one evening to play to us.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

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

From this reading “The King of the Gipsies, or El Capitan as he is called, is a fine musician, and we invited him to come up to the hotel one evening to play to us.

precisely as stated

From this reading Very lightly shall we touch upon the remaining portion of our journey.

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

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS’ _Through Spain_.[133] CHRISTIANIA--GENEROUS OFFER--ADVICE WE DO NOT TAKE--THE PAPER--VIKEN FISHERMEN--CHRISTOPHERSON’S--NORWAY FAREWELL--DONKEYS’ ACCOMMODATION--WANT OF FEELING--OUR STEWARD--THE GIPSIES’ FRIENDS--THE SPANISH COURIER--THE LITERARY AMERICAN--THE GIPSIES’ MAL DE MER--THE DONKEYS IN A SMOKE ROOM--THE LOST NECKLACE--ENGLAND’S SHORE--TO OUR READERS.

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

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “The King of the Gipsies, or El Capitan as he is called, is a fine musician, and we invited him to come up to the hotel one evening to play to us.

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

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

at the time that

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”

in a wretched manner

From this reading It was a wretchedly poor instrument, and we began to wonder what sort of torments were about to be inflicted upon us, when on a sudden the tuning ceased, and the music seized hold of us like galvanism; for it was such music as one had never dreamed of before.”