used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The arrival of the traitor was announced to Don Suero, and satisfaction shone in the eyes of the count, who hastened to receive Bellido, for he doubted not but that he brought him some important intelligence, having returned so soon to the castle.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The arrival of the traitor was announced to Don Suero, and satisfaction shone in the eyes of the count, who hastened to receive Bellido, for he doubted not but that he brought him some important intelligence, having returned so soon to the castle.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The arrival of the traitor was announced to Don Suero, and satisfaction shone in the eyes of the count, who hastened to receive Bellido, for he doubted not but that he brought him some important intelligence, having returned so soon to the castle.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Speak at once," he asked of the new-comer, even without waiting for his salutation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
Bellido
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From this reading OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "What tidings do you bring me?
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The arrival of the traitor was announced to Don Suero, and satisfaction shone in the eyes of the count, who hastened to receive Bellido, for he doubted not but that he brought him some important intelligence, having returned so soon to the castle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The arrival of the traitor was announced to Don Suero, and satisfaction shone in the eyes of the count, who hastened to receive Bellido, for he doubted not but that he brought him some important intelligence, having returned so soon to the castle.
CarrionnounUS /ˈkeriən/
the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food
From this reading OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The arrival of the traitor was announced to Don Suero, and satisfaction shone in the eyes of the count, who hastened to receive Bellido, for he doubted not but that he brought him some important intelligence, having returned so soon to the castle.
COWARDLYadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What tidings do you bring me?
Dolfos
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From this reading OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading The arrival of the traitor was announced to Don Suero, and satisfaction shone in the eyes of the count, who hastened to receive Bellido, for he doubted not but that he brought him some important intelligence, having returned so soon to the castle.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
divisible by two
From this reading Speak at once," he asked of the new-comer, even without waiting for his salutation.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The arrival of the traitor was announced to Don Suero, and satisfaction shone in the eyes of the count, who hastened to receive Bellido, for he doubted not but that he brought him some important intelligence, having returned so soon to the castle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The arrival of the traitor was announced to Don Suero, and satisfaction shone in the eyes of the count, who hastened to receive Bellido, for he doubted not but that he brought him some important intelligence, having returned so soon to the castle.
Guillen
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past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading The arrival of the traitor was announced to Don Suero, and satisfaction shone in the eyes of the count, who hastened to receive Bellido, for he doubted not but that he brought him some important intelligence, having returned so soon to the castle.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The arrival of the traitor was announced to Don Suero, and satisfaction shone in the eyes of the count, who hastened to receive Bellido, for he doubted not but that he brought him some important intelligence, having returned so soon to the castle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The arrival of the traitor was announced to Don Suero, and satisfaction shone in the eyes of the count, who hastened to receive Bellido, for he doubted not but that he brought him some important intelligence, having returned so soon to the castle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The arrival of the traitor was announced to Don Suero, and satisfaction shone in the eyes of the count, who hastened to receive Bellido, for he doubted not but that he brought him some important intelligence, having returned so soon to the castle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I bring you very important news, sir count."
of great significance or value
From this reading The arrival of the traitor was announced to Don Suero, and satisfaction shone in the eyes of the count, who hastened to receive Bellido, for he doubted not but that he brought him some important intelligence, having returned so soon to the castle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The arrival of the traitor was announced to Don Suero, and satisfaction shone in the eyes of the count, who hastened to receive Bellido, for he doubted not but that he brought him some important intelligence, having returned so soon to the castle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
and nothing more
From this reading OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
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 OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What tidings do you bring me?
new-comer
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From this reading Speak at once," he asked of the new-comer, even without waiting for his salutation.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "I bring you very important news, sir count."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The arrival of the traitor was announced to Don Suero, and satisfaction shone in the eyes of the count, who hastened to receive Bellido, for he doubted not but that he brought him some important intelligence, having returned so soon to the castle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
on one occasion
From this reading Speak at once," he asked of the new-comer, even without waiting for his salutation.
PortugalnounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəɡəl/
a republic in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; Portuguese explorers and colonists in the 15th and 16th centuries created a vast overseas empire (including Brazil)
From this reading OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
continue talking
From this reading OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The arrival of the traitor was announced to Don Suero, and satisfaction shone in the eyes of the count, who hastened to receive Bellido, for he doubted not but that he brought him some important intelligence, having returned so soon to the castle.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The arrival of the traitor was announced to Don Suero, and satisfaction shone in the eyes of the count, who hastened to receive Bellido, for he doubted not but that he brought him some important intelligence, having returned so soon to the castle.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading Speak at once," he asked of the new-comer, even without waiting for his salutation.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The arrival of the traitor was announced to Don Suero, and satisfaction shone in the eyes of the count, who hastened to receive Bellido, for he doubted not but that he brought him some important intelligence, having returned so soon to the castle.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The arrival of the traitor was announced to Don Suero, and satisfaction shone in the eyes of the count, who hastened to receive Bellido, for he doubted not but that he brought him some important intelligence, having returned so soon to the castle.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I bring you very important news, sir count."
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The arrival of the traitor was announced to Don Suero, and satisfaction shone in the eyes of the count, who hastened to receive Bellido, for he doubted not but that he brought him some important intelligence, having returned so soon to the castle.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The arrival of the traitor was announced to Don Suero, and satisfaction shone in the eyes of the count, who hastened to receive Bellido, for he doubted not but that he brought him some important intelligence, having returned so soon to the castle.
in the near future
From this reading The arrival of the traitor was announced to Don Suero, and satisfaction shone in the eyes of the count, who hastened to receive Bellido, for he doubted not but that he brought him some important intelligence, having returned so soon to the castle.
SORROWSnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
express in speech
From this reading Speak at once," he asked of the new-comer, even without waiting for his salutation.
SUERO
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From this reading OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading "What tidings do you bring me?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading The arrival of the traitor was announced to Don Suero, and satisfaction shone in the eyes of the count, who hastened to receive Bellido, for he doubted not but that he brought him some important intelligence, having returned so soon to the castle.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I bring you very important news, sir count."
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Speak at once," he asked of the new-comer, even without waiting for his salutation.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The arrival of the traitor was announced to Don Suero, and satisfaction shone in the eyes of the count, who hastened to receive Bellido, for he doubted not but that he brought him some important intelligence, having returned so soon to the castle.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What tidings do you bring me?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading OF THE SORROWS WHICH THE COWARDLY DON SUERO CAUSED HIS SISTER Just at the time that Guillen left the Castle of Carrion to proceed to the seat of war in Portugal, Bellido Dolfos entered it.
which person or people
From this reading The arrival of the traitor was announced to Don Suero, and satisfaction shone in the eyes of the count, who hastened to receive Bellido, for he doubted not but that he brought him some important intelligence, having returned so soon to the castle.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Speak at once," he asked of the new-comer, even without waiting for his salutation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What tidings do you bring me?