Chapter VI

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

From this reading HOW RODRIGO FOUGHT WITH THE COUNT OF GORMAZ The principal gate of the Alcazar led out on a broad square, bounded on all sides by the magnificent mansions of the noblest families of the city.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Whilst he enjoyed her affection and caresses, ambition had never come to disturb his happiness, and he cared but little for the Court, at which he was scarcely ever seen.

any of various Spanish fortresses or palaces built by the Moors

From this reading HOW RODRIGO FOUGHT WITH THE COUNT OF GORMAZ The principal gate of the Alcazar led out on a broad square, bounded on all sides by the magnificent mansions of the noblest families of the city.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading HOW RODRIGO FOUGHT WITH THE COUNT OF GORMAZ The principal gate of the Alcazar led out on a broad square, bounded on all sides by the magnificent mansions of the noblest families of the city.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

a cherished desire

From this reading Whilst he enjoyed her affection and caresses, ambition had never come to disturb his happiness, and he cared but little for the Court, at which he was scarcely ever seen.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

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

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

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

From this reading Don Gome had loved his wife as Diego Lainez did his, for she had been equally worthy of being loved.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

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

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

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

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Don Gome had loved his wife as Diego Lainez did his, for she had been equally worthy of being loved.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Don Gome had loved his wife as Diego Lainez did his, for she had been equally worthy of being loved.

having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading HOW RODRIGO FOUGHT WITH THE COUNT OF GORMAZ The principal gate of the Alcazar led out on a broad square, bounded on all sides by the magnificent mansions of the noblest families of the city.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading HOW RODRIGO FOUGHT WITH THE COUNT OF GORMAZ The principal gate of the Alcazar led out on a broad square, bounded on all sides by the magnificent mansions of the noblest families of the city.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Whilst he enjoyed her affection and caresses, ambition had never come to disturb his happiness, and he cared but little for the Court, at which he was scarcely ever seen.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HOW RODRIGO FOUGHT WITH THE COUNT OF GORMAZ The principal gate of the Alcazar led out on a broad square, bounded on all sides by the magnificent mansions of the noblest families of the city.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Whilst he enjoyed her affection and caresses, ambition had never come to disturb his happiness, and he cared but little for the Court, at which he was scarcely ever seen.

plural of “caress” — a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)

From this reading Whilst he enjoyed her affection and caresses, ambition had never come to disturb his happiness, and he cared but little for the Court, at which he was scarcely ever seen.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

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

From this reading HOW RODRIGO FOUGHT WITH THE COUNT OF GORMAZ The principal gate of the Alcazar led out on a broad square, bounded on all sides by the magnificent mansions of the noblest families of the city.

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

From this reading Whilst he enjoyed her affection and caresses, ambition had never come to disturb his happiness, and he cared but little for the Court, at which he was scarcely ever seen.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading HOW RODRIGO FOUGHT WITH THE COUNT OF GORMAZ The principal gate of the Alcazar led out on a broad square, bounded on all sides by the magnificent mansions of the noblest families of the city.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

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

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

dearly loved

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

past form of “deteriorate” — become worse or disintegrate

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Don Gome had loved his wife as Diego Lainez did his, for she had been equally worthy of being loved.

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From this reading Don Gome had loved his wife as Diego Lainez did his, for she had been equally worthy of being loved.

move deeply

From this reading Whilst he enjoyed her affection and caresses, ambition had never come to disturb his happiness, and he cared but little for the Court, at which he was scarcely ever seen.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Don Gome had loved his wife as Diego Lainez did his, for she had been equally worthy of being loved.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Whilst he enjoyed her affection and caresses, ambition had never come to disturb his happiness, and he cared but little for the Court, at which he was scarcely ever seen.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Don Gome had loved his wife as Diego Lainez did his, for she had been equally worthy of being loved.

at any time

From this reading Whilst he enjoyed her affection and caresses, ambition had never come to disturb his happiness, and he cared but little for the Court, at which he was scarcely ever seen.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading HOW RODRIGO FOUGHT WITH THE COUNT OF GORMAZ The principal gate of the Alcazar led out on a broad square, bounded on all sides by the magnificent mansions of the noblest families of the city.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Don Gome had loved his wife as Diego Lainez did his, for she had been equally worthy of being loved.

at a previous time

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading HOW RODRIGO FOUGHT WITH THE COUNT OF GORMAZ The principal gate of the Alcazar led out on a broad square, bounded on all sides by the magnificent mansions of the noblest families of the city.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading HOW RODRIGO FOUGHT WITH THE COUNT OF GORMAZ The principal gate of the Alcazar led out on a broad square, bounded on all sides by the magnificent mansions of the noblest families of the city.

the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

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From this reading Don Gome had loved his wife as Diego Lainez did his, for she had been equally worthy of being loved.

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

From this reading HOW RODRIGO FOUGHT WITH THE COUNT OF GORMAZ The principal gate of the Alcazar led out on a broad square, bounded on all sides by the magnificent mansions of the noblest families of the city.

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

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Whilst he enjoyed her affection and caresses, ambition had never come to disturb his happiness, and he cared but little for the Court, at which he was scarcely ever seen.

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

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

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

From this reading Whilst he enjoyed her affection and caresses, ambition had never come to disturb his happiness, and he cared but little for the Court, at which he was scarcely ever seen.

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

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

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

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

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From this reading HOW RODRIGO FOUGHT WITH THE COUNT OF GORMAZ The principal gate of the Alcazar led out on a broad square, bounded on all sides by the magnificent mansions of the noblest families of the city.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

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

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

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

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

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From this reading Don Gome had loved his wife as Diego Lainez did his, for she had been equally worthy of being loved.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading HOW RODRIGO FOUGHT WITH THE COUNT OF GORMAZ The principal gate of the Alcazar led out on a broad square, bounded on all sides by the magnificent mansions of the noblest families of the city.

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

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Whilst he enjoyed her affection and caresses, ambition had never come to disturb his happiness, and he cared but little for the Court, at which he was scarcely ever seen.

held dear

From this reading Don Gome had loved his wife as Diego Lainez did his, for she had been equally worthy of being loved.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading HOW RODRIGO FOUGHT WITH THE COUNT OF GORMAZ The principal gate of the Alcazar led out on a broad square, bounded on all sides by the magnificent mansions of the noblest families of the city.

plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading HOW RODRIGO FOUGHT WITH THE COUNT OF GORMAZ The principal gate of the Alcazar led out on a broad square, bounded on all sides by the magnificent mansions of the noblest families of the city.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Whilst he enjoyed her affection and caresses, ambition had never come to disturb his happiness, and he cared but little for the Court, at which he was scarcely ever seen.

superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance

From this reading HOW RODRIGO FOUGHT WITH THE COUNT OF GORMAZ The principal gate of the Alcazar led out on a broad square, bounded on all sides by the magnificent mansions of the noblest families of the city.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW RODRIGO FOUGHT WITH THE COUNT OF GORMAZ The principal gate of the Alcazar led out on a broad square, bounded on all sides by the magnificent mansions of the noblest families of the city.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOW RODRIGO FOUGHT WITH THE COUNT OF GORMAZ The principal gate of the Alcazar led out on a broad square, bounded on all sides by the magnificent mansions of the noblest families of the city.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading HOW RODRIGO FOUGHT WITH THE COUNT OF GORMAZ The principal gate of the Alcazar led out on a broad square, bounded on all sides by the magnificent mansions of the noblest families of the city.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading HOW RODRIGO FOUGHT WITH THE COUNT OF GORMAZ The principal gate of the Alcazar led out on a broad square, bounded on all sides by the magnificent mansions of the noblest families of the city.

past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

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From this reading HOW RODRIGO FOUGHT WITH THE COUNT OF GORMAZ The principal gate of the Alcazar led out on a broad square, bounded on all sides by the magnificent mansions of the noblest families of the city.

only a very short time before

From this reading Whilst he enjoyed her affection and caresses, ambition had never come to disturb his happiness, and he cared but little for the Court, at which he was scarcely ever seen.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Whilst he enjoyed her affection and caresses, ambition had never come to disturb his happiness, and he cared but little for the Court, at which he was scarcely ever seen.

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

From this reading Don Gome had loved his wife as Diego Lainez did his, for she had been equally worthy of being loved.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading HOW RODRIGO FOUGHT WITH THE COUNT OF GORMAZ The principal gate of the Alcazar led out on a broad square, bounded on all sides by the magnificent mansions of the noblest families of the city.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

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

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

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

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

make square

From this reading HOW RODRIGO FOUGHT WITH THE COUNT OF GORMAZ The principal gate of the Alcazar led out on a broad square, bounded on all sides by the magnificent mansions of the noblest families of the city.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

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

From this reading HOW RODRIGO FOUGHT WITH THE COUNT OF GORMAZ The principal gate of the Alcazar led out on a broad square, bounded on all sides by the magnificent mansions of the noblest families of the city.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

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

From this reading Whilst he enjoyed her affection and caresses, ambition had never come to disturb his happiness, and he cared but little for the Court, at which he was scarcely ever seen.

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

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

under normal conditions

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

precisely as stated

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

lacking any legal or binding force

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

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

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading However, from the time he fixed his residence in Leon, whether it was that the death of his dear companion had left a void in his soul, which had to be filled up in some way, or whether it was that the glitter of a Court life had deteriorated and darkened his heart, formerly free from evil passions, it is certain that he became entirely changed.

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

From this reading Whilst he enjoyed her affection and caresses, ambition had never come to disturb his happiness, and he cared but little for the Court, at which he was scarcely ever seen.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Whilst he enjoyed her affection and caresses, ambition had never come to disturb his happiness, and he cared but little for the Court, at which he was scarcely ever seen.

which person or people

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HOW RODRIGO FOUGHT WITH THE COUNT OF GORMAZ The principal gate of the Alcazar led out on a broad square, bounded on all sides by the magnificent mansions of the noblest families of the city.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Amongst them was that of the Count of Gormaz, who, although he had a very large and strong castle in the country, with appointments worthy of a king, resided usually in the Court city, since death had deprived him of his wife at Gormaz.