used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Informing myself to a nicety, and on the spot, respecting all the particulars of the unlucky accident, I drew up a detailed narrative, which Monteser showed to the Duke of Lerma.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Informing myself to a nicety, and on the spot, respecting all the particulars of the unlucky accident, I drew up a detailed narrative, which Monteser showed to the Duke of Lerma.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
(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 Informing myself to a nicety, and on the spot, respecting all the particulars of the unlucky accident, I drew up a detailed narrative, which Monteser showed to the Duke of Lerma.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One day news came that the castle of Lerma had taken fire, and was more than half burned down.
react verbally
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That minister, though vexed at the circumstance, was struck with the memorial, and inquired who was the author.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading That minister, though vexed at the circumstance, was struck with the memorial, and inquired who was the author.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading One day news came that the castle of Lerma had taken fire, and was more than half burned down.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One day news came that the castle of Lerma had taken fire, and was more than half burned down.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading One day news came that the castle of Lerma had taken fire, and was more than half burned down.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading That minister, though vexed at the circumstance, was struck with the memorial, and inquired who was the author.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day news came that the castle of Lerma had taken fire, and was more than half burned down.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading Informing myself to a nicety, and on the spot, respecting all the particulars of the unlucky accident, I drew up a detailed narrative, which Monteser showed to the Duke of Lerma.
Diego
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From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading One day news came that the castle of Lerma had taken fire, and was more than half burned down.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Informing myself to a nicety, and on the spot, respecting all the particulars of the unlucky accident, I drew up a detailed narrative, which Monteser showed to the Duke of Lerma.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Informing myself to a nicety, and on the spot, respecting all the particulars of the unlucky accident, I drew up a detailed narrative, which Monteser showed to the Duke of Lerma.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading I immediately went thither to estimate the loss.
excellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
start firing a weapon
From this reading One day news came that the castle of Lerma had taken fire, and was more than half burned down.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One day news came that the castle of Lerma had taken fire, and was more than half burned down.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading One day news came that the castle of Lerma had taken fire, and was more than half burned down.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I immediately went thither to estimate the loss.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading I immediately went thither to estimate the loss.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
a single distinct event
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
InformingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading Informing myself to a nicety, and on the spot, respecting all the particulars of the unlucky accident, I drew up a detailed narrative, which Monteser showed to the Duke of Lerma.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading That minister, though vexed at the circumstance, was struck with the memorial, and inquired who was the author.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
Lerma
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From this reading One day news came that the castle of Lerma had taken fire, and was more than half burned down.
something that is lost
From this reading I immediately went thither to estimate the loss.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
memorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/
a recognition of meritorious service
From this reading That minister, though vexed at the circumstance, was struck with the memorial, and inquired who was the author.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading That minister, though vexed at the circumstance, was struck with the memorial, and inquired who was the author.
Monteser
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From this reading Informing myself to a nicety, and on the spot, respecting all the particulars of the unlucky accident, I drew up a detailed narrative, which Monteser showed to the Duke of Lerma.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading One day news came that the castle of Lerma had taken fire, and was more than half burned down.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Informing myself to a nicety, and on the spot, respecting all the particulars of the unlucky accident, I drew up a detailed narrative, which Monteser showed to the Duke of Lerma.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Informing myself to a nicety, and on the spot, respecting all the particulars of the unlucky accident, I drew up a detailed narrative, which Monteser showed to the Duke of Lerma.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
information about recent and important events
From this reading One day news came that the castle of Lerma had taken fire, and was more than half burned down.
nicetynounUS /ˈnaɪsɪti/
conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
From this reading Informing myself to a nicety, and on the spot, respecting all the particulars of the unlucky accident, I drew up a detailed narrative, which Monteser showed to the Duke of Lerma.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One day news came that the castle of Lerma had taken fire, and was more than half burned down.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Informing myself to a nicety, and on the spot, respecting all the particulars of the unlucky accident, I drew up a detailed narrative, which Monteser showed to the Duke of Lerma.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day news came that the castle of Lerma had taken fire, and was more than half burned down.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading Informing myself to a nicety, and on the spot, respecting all the particulars of the unlucky accident, I drew up a detailed narrative, which Monteser showed to the Duke of Lerma.
by chance
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
recollectedverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪd/
past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading Informing myself to a nicety, and on the spot, respecting all the particulars of the unlucky accident, I drew up a detailed narrative, which Monteser showed to the Duke of Lerma.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Informing myself to a nicety, and on the spot, respecting all the particulars of the unlucky accident, I drew up a detailed narrative, which Monteser showed to the Duke of Lerma.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Informing myself to a nicety, and on the spot, respecting all the particulars of the unlucky accident, I drew up a detailed narrative, which Monteser showed to the Duke of Lerma.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading That minister, though vexed at the circumstance, was struck with the memorial, and inquired who was the author.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading One day news came that the castle of Lerma had taken fire, and was more than half burned down.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading One day news came that the castle of Lerma had taken fire, and was more than half burned down.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One day news came that the castle of Lerma had taken fire, and was more than half burned down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One day news came that the castle of Lerma had taken fire, and was more than half burned down.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading I immediately went thither to estimate the loss.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading That minister, though vexed at the circumstance, was struck with the memorial, and inquired who was the author.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Don Diego thought it not enough to answer the question, but spoke of me in such high terms, that his excellency recollected it six months afterwards, on occasion of an incident I shall now relate, had it not been for which I might never, perhaps, have been employed at court.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I immediately went thither to estimate the loss.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading Informing myself to a nicety, and on the spot, respecting all the particulars of the unlucky accident, I drew up a detailed narrative, which Monteser showed to the Duke of Lerma.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Informing myself to a nicety, and on the spot, respecting all the particulars of the unlucky accident, I drew up a detailed narrative, which Monteser showed to the Duke of Lerma.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading That minister, though vexed at the circumstance, was struck with the memorial, and inquired who was the author.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One day news came that the castle of Lerma had taken fire, and was more than half burned down.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I immediately went thither to estimate the loss.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Informing myself to a nicety, and on the spot, respecting all the particulars of the unlucky accident, I drew up a detailed narrative, which Monteser showed to the Duke of Lerma.
which person or people
From this reading That minister, though vexed at the circumstance, was struck with the memorial, and inquired who was the author.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That minister, though vexed at the circumstance, was struck with the memorial, and inquired who was the author.
