Chapter XVII

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

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

having companions or an escort

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading At her side stood Don Suero, addressing to her bitter reproaches, to which she was listening with apparent disdain, gazing indifferently on the fields lit up by a very bright moon.

anew

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

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From this reading The reader will have suspected who the girl was that the count had carried off from Burgos; it was she who had assumed the name of Aldonza at the time of her flight with Mari-Perez.

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

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading At her side stood Don Suero, addressing to her bitter reproaches, to which she was listening with apparent disdain, gazing indifferently on the fields lit up by a very bright moon.

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

From this reading "Ungrateful one," the count was saying, "did the love which I felt for you deserve that you should fly from my side as you did?

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading The reader will have suspected who the girl was that the count had carried off from Burgos; it was she who had assumed the name of Aldonza at the time of her flight with Mari-Perez.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading The girl was standing at a barred window which looked out on the open country, for the Castle of Carrion consisted of a square turreted tower, without exterior fortifications.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading At her side stood Don Suero, addressing to her bitter reproaches, to which she was listening with apparent disdain, gazing indifferently on the fields lit up by a very bright moon.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading At her side stood Don Suero, addressing to her bitter reproaches, to which she was listening with apparent disdain, gazing indifferently on the fields lit up by a very bright moon.

the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

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From this reading The reader will have suspected who the girl was that the count had carried off from Burgos; it was she who had assumed the name of Aldonza at the time of her flight with Mari-Perez.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The reader will have suspected who the girl was that the count had carried off from Burgos; it was she who had assumed the name of Aldonza at the time of her flight with Mari-Perez.

the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The girl was standing at a barred window which looked out on the open country, for the Castle of Carrion consisted of a square turreted tower, without exterior fortifications.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The girl was standing at a barred window which looked out on the open country, for the Castle of Carrion consisted of a square turreted tower, without exterior fortifications.

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

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

be worthy or deserving

From this reading "Ungrateful one," the count was saying, "did the love which I felt for you deserve that you should fly from my side as you did?

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

From this reading "Ungrateful one," the count was saying, "did the love which I felt for you deserve that you should fly from my side as you did?

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

look down on with disdain

From this reading At her side stood Don Suero, addressing to her bitter reproaches, to which she was listening with apparent disdain, gazing indifferently on the fields lit up by a very bright moon.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

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From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

the region that is outside of something

From this reading The girl was standing at a barred window which looked out on the open country, for the Castle of Carrion consisted of a square turreted tower, without exterior fortifications.

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

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading "Ungrateful one," the count was saying, "did the love which I felt for you deserve that you should fly from my side as you did?

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading At her side stood Don Suero, addressing to her bitter reproaches, to which she was listening with apparent disdain, gazing indifferently on the fields lit up by a very bright moon.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading The reader will have suspected who the girl was that the count had carried off from Burgos; it was she who had assumed the name of Aldonza at the time of her flight with Mari-Perez.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading "Ungrateful one," the count was saying, "did the love which I felt for you deserve that you should fly from my side as you did?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The girl was standing at a barred window which looked out on the open country, for the Castle of Carrion consisted of a square turreted tower, without exterior fortifications.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

From this reading The girl was standing at a barred window which looked out on the open country, for the Castle of Carrion consisted of a square turreted tower, without exterior fortifications.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The reader will have suspected who the girl was that the count had carried off from Burgos; it was she who had assumed the name of Aldonza at the time of her flight with Mari-Perez.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading At her side stood Don Suero, addressing to her bitter reproaches, to which she was listening with apparent disdain, gazing indifferently on the fields lit up by a very bright moon.

a young female

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

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From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

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

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The reader will have suspected who the girl was that the count had carried off from Burgos; it was she who had assumed the name of Aldonza at the time of her flight with Mari-Perez.

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

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

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

From this reading The reader will have suspected who the girl was that the count had carried off from Burgos; it was she who had assumed the name of Aldonza at the time of her flight with Mari-Perez.

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

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

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

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Ungrateful one," the count was saying, "did the love which I felt for you deserve that you should fly from my side as you did?

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

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

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

with indifference; in an indifferent manner

From this reading At her side stood Don Suero, addressing to her bitter reproaches, to which she was listening with apparent disdain, gazing indifferently on the fields lit up by a very bright moon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The reader will have suspected who the girl was that the count had carried off from Burgos; it was she who had assumed the name of Aldonza at the time of her flight with Mari-Perez.

and nothing more

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading At her side stood Don Suero, addressing to her bitter reproaches, to which she was listening with apparent disdain, gazing indifferently on the fields lit up by a very bright moon.

provided with artificial light

From this reading At her side stood Don Suero, addressing to her bitter reproaches, to which she was listening with apparent disdain, gazing indifferently on the fields lit up by a very bright moon.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The girl was standing at a barred window which looked out on the open country, for the Castle of Carrion consisted of a square turreted tower, without exterior fortifications.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

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From this reading The reader will have suspected who the girl was that the count had carried off from Burgos; it was she who had assumed the name of Aldonza at the time of her flight with Mari-Perez.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading At her side stood Don Suero, addressing to her bitter reproaches, to which she was listening with apparent disdain, gazing indifferently on the fields lit up by a very bright moon.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Ungrateful one," the count was saying, "did the love which I felt for you deserve that you should fly from my side as you did?

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The reader will have suspected who the girl was that the count had carried off from Burgos; it was she who had assumed the name of Aldonza at the time of her flight with Mari-Perez.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

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

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

held or filled or in use

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The reader will have suspected who the girl was that the count had carried off from Burgos; it was she who had assumed the name of Aldonza at the time of her flight with Mari-Perez.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The girl was standing at a barred window which looked out on the open country, for the Castle of Carrion consisted of a square turreted tower, without exterior fortifications.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Ungrateful one," the count was saying, "did the love which I felt for you deserve that you should fly from my side as you did?

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The girl was standing at a barred window which looked out on the open country, for the Castle of Carrion consisted of a square turreted tower, without exterior fortifications.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The girl was standing at a barred window which looked out on the open country, for the Castle of Carrion consisted of a square turreted tower, without exterior fortifications.

a country person

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The reader will have suspected who the girl was that the count had carried off from Burgos; it was she who had assumed the name of Aldonza at the time of her flight with Mari-Perez.

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From this reading At her side stood Don Suero, addressing to her bitter reproaches, to which she was listening with apparent disdain, gazing indifferently on the fields lit up by a very bright moon.

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

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

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

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading "Ungrateful one," the count was saying, "did the love which I felt for you deserve that you should fly from my side as you did?

the place where some action occurs

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

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

From this reading The reader will have suspected who the girl was that the count had carried off from Burgos; it was she who had assumed the name of Aldonza at the time of her flight with Mari-Perez.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Ungrateful one," the count was saying, "did the love which I felt for you deserve that you should fly from my side as you did?

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading At her side stood Don Suero, addressing to her bitter reproaches, to which she was listening with apparent disdain, gazing indifferently on the fields lit up by a very bright moon.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

make square

From this reading The girl was standing at a barred window which looked out on the open country, for the Castle of Carrion consisted of a square turreted tower, without exterior fortifications.

having a supporting base

From this reading The girl was standing at a barred window which looked out on the open country, for the Castle of Carrion consisted of a square turreted tower, without exterior fortifications.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading At her side stood Don Suero, addressing to her bitter reproaches, to which she was listening with apparent disdain, gazing indifferently on the fields lit up by a very bright moon.

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From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

believed likely

From this reading The reader will have suspected who the girl was that the count had carried off from Burgos; it was she who had assumed the name of Aldonza at the time of her flight with Mari-Perez.

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 HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The reader will have suspected who the girl was that the count had carried off from Burgos; it was she who had assumed the name of Aldonza at the time of her flight with Mari-Perez.

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

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

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

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading The girl was standing at a barred window which looked out on the open country, for the Castle of Carrion consisted of a square turreted tower, without exterior fortifications.

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From this reading The girl was standing at a barred window which looked out on the open country, for the Castle of Carrion consisted of a square turreted tower, without exterior fortifications.

not feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading "Ungrateful one," the count was saying, "did the love which I felt for you deserve that you should fly from my side as you did?

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

From this reading At her side stood Don Suero, addressing to her bitter reproaches, to which she was listening with apparent disdain, gazing indifferently on the fields lit up by a very bright moon.

precisely as stated

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

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

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

at the time that

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

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

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

which person or people

From this reading The reader will have suspected who the girl was that the count had carried off from Burgos; it was she who had assumed the name of Aldonza at the time of her flight with Mari-Perez.

belonging to which person

From this reading HOW THE COUNT OF CARRION GAINED NOTHING BY BULLYING Just at the time when Guillen was describing to Doña Teresa the idea which he had formed of marriage accompanied by love, a very different scene was being performed in the lower portion of the castle, in the room which had been occupied, and was now occupied again, by Sancha, the peasant girl, whose father Don Suero had deprived of his sight.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The reader will have suspected who the girl was that the count had carried off from Burgos; it was she who had assumed the name of Aldonza at the time of her flight with Mari-Perez.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The girl was standing at a barred window which looked out on the open country, for the Castle of Carrion consisted of a square turreted tower, without exterior fortifications.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The reader will have suspected who the girl was that the count had carried off from Burgos; it was she who had assumed the name of Aldonza at the time of her flight with Mari-Perez.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The girl was standing at a barred window which looked out on the open country, for the Castle of Carrion consisted of a square turreted tower, without exterior fortifications.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Ungrateful one," the count was saying, "did the love which I felt for you deserve that you should fly from my side as you did?