Chapter IV

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

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

not being in a specified place

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

(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 Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

a cherished desire

From this reading The nobility of her race, and her prudence and beauty gave her a right to shine in the royal Court, but her ambition from the time she was a child was of a different kind.

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

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

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

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

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

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The nobility of her race, and her prudence and beauty gave her a right to shine in the royal Court, but her ambition from the time she was a child was of a different kind.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Rodrigo had now been separated from his mother for many months.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The nobility of her race, and her prudence and beauty gave her a right to shine in the royal Court, but her ambition from the time she was a child was of a different kind.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The nobility of her race, and her prudence and beauty gave her a right to shine in the royal Court, but her ambition from the time she was a child was of a different kind.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

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

From this reading Teresa Nuña was a lady in whom were to be found all the virtues and good qualities that one could desire in a woman.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

give a description of

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Teresa Nuña was a lady in whom were to be found all the virtues and good qualities that one could desire in a woman.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The nobility of her race, and her prudence and beauty gave her a right to shine in the royal Court, but her ambition from the time she was a child was of a different kind.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

a movement into or inward

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

confer a trust upon

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

at any time

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

apart from; not including

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

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From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

set up or found

From this reading Teresa Nuña was a lady in whom were to be found all the virtues and good qualities that one could desire in a woman.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Rodrigo had now been separated from his mother for many months.

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

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

a young female

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

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From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Teresa Nuña was a lady in whom were to be found all the virtues and good qualities that one could desire in a woman.

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

From this reading Rodrigo had now been separated from his mother for many months.

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

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

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

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

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

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

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

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

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From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

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

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The nobility of her race, and her prudence and beauty gave her a right to shine in the royal Court, but her ambition from the time she was a child was of a different kind.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Teresa Nuña was a lady in whom were to be found all the virtues and good qualities that one could desire in a woman.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

go away from a place

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

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

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Rodrigo had now been separated from his mother for many months.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Rodrigo had now been separated from his mother for many months.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

absolutely essential

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

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From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading The nobility of her race, and her prudence and beauty gave her a right to shine in the royal Court, but her ambition from the time she was a child was of a different kind.

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

From this reading Rodrigo had now been separated from his mother for many months.

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From this reading Teresa Nuña was a lady in whom were to be found all the virtues and good qualities that one could desire in a woman.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Teresa Nuña was a lady in whom were to be found all the virtues and good qualities that one could desire in a woman.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

belonging to or inherited from one's father

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

discretion in practical affairs

From this reading The nobility of her race, and her prudence and beauty gave her a right to shine in the royal Court, but her ambition from the time she was a child was of a different kind.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Teresa Nuña was a lady in whom were to be found all the virtues and good qualities that one could desire in a woman.

any competition

From this reading The nobility of her race, and her prudence and beauty gave her a right to shine in the royal Court, but her ambition from the time she was a child was of a different kind.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The nobility of her race, and her prudence and beauty gave her a right to shine in the royal Court, but her ambition from the time she was a child was of a different kind.

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From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading The nobility of her race, and her prudence and beauty gave her a right to shine in the royal Court, but her ambition from the time she was a child was of a different kind.

only a very short time before

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading Rodrigo had now been separated from his mother for many months.

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From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

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

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The nobility of her race, and her prudence and beauty gave her a right to shine in the royal Court, but her ambition from the time she was a child was of a different kind.

be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The nobility of her race, and her prudence and beauty gave her a right to shine in the royal Court, but her ambition from the time she was a child was of a different kind.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

in the near future

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

a person loved by another person

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)

From this reading Teresa Nuña was a lady in whom were to be found all the virtues and good qualities that one could desire in a woman.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

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

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The nobility of her race, and her prudence and beauty gave her a right to shine in the royal Court, but her ambition from the time she was a child was of a different kind.

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

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

plural of “usage” — the act of using

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

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

From this reading Teresa Nuña was a lady in whom were to be found all the virtues and good qualities that one could desire in a woman.

the activity of making visits

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

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From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

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

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

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

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

at the time that

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

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

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.

which person or people

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Teresa Nuña was a lady in whom were to be found all the virtues and good qualities that one could desire in a woman.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Teresa Nuña was a lady in whom were to be found all the virtues and good qualities that one could desire in a woman.

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

From this reading Being ignorant of the customs of the Court--as he had scarcely ever been absent from Vivar, except when visiting the estates of Don Gome or attending some tournament in the vicinity--his father brought him to it, in order that he might become acquainted with its usages and learn all that a young man, who would soon, most likely, be made a knight, should know.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading HOW RODRIGO AND HIS SQUIRE WERE RECEIVED AT VIVAR The first care of Rodrigo on entering his paternal mansion was to entrust the young girl to the care of his mother's servant-women, and they, knowing how necessary rest was for her, prepared a comfortable bed, in which we shall leave her to her repose, in order to describe the reception which his mother gave to the newly-made knight, and which his sweetheart gave to Fernan.