Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading In a large apartment of the castle about a dozen cavaliers were assembled, whilst their servitors were talking of love and war in the adjoining rooms, under the eye of Bellido Dolfos, who was moving about amongst them, apparently indifferent to their talk.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In a large apartment of the castle about a dozen cavaliers were assembled, whilst their servitors were talking of love and war in the adjoining rooms, under the eye of Bellido Dolfos, who was moving about amongst them, apparently indifferent to their talk.

any specific behavior

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading In a large apartment of the castle about a dozen cavaliers were assembled, whilst their servitors were talking of love and war in the adjoining rooms, under the eye of Bellido Dolfos, who was moving about amongst them, apparently indifferent to their talk.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Amongst those cavaliers might be seen the Count of Cabra and other nobles, as well known as Don Garcia for their ungovernable, intriguing, and envious characters.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading What event can explain such an assemblage of strangers in the Castle of Carrion?

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

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading In a large apartment of the castle about a dozen cavaliers were assembled, whilst their servitors were talking of love and war in the adjoining rooms, under the eye of Bellido Dolfos, who was moving about amongst them, apparently indifferent to their talk.

from appearances alone

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

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

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading What event can explain such an assemblage of strangers in the Castle of Carrion?

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading In a large apartment of the castle about a dozen cavaliers were assembled, whilst their servitors were talking of love and war in the adjoining rooms, under the eye of Bellido Dolfos, who was moving about amongst them, apparently indifferent to their talk.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

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

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

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From this reading In a large apartment of the castle about a dozen cavaliers were assembled, whilst their servitors were talking of love and war in the adjoining rooms, under the eye of Bellido Dolfos, who was moving about amongst them, apparently indifferent to their talk.

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From this reading Amongst those cavaliers might be seen the Count of Cabra and other nobles, as well known as Don Garcia for their ungovernable, intriguing, and envious characters.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading What event can explain such an assemblage of strangers in the Castle of Carrion?

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

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Amongst those cavaliers might be seen the Count of Cabra and other nobles, as well known as Don Garcia for their ungovernable, intriguing, and envious characters.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Amongst those cavaliers might be seen the Count of Cabra and other nobles, as well known as Don Garcia for their ungovernable, intriguing, and envious characters.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

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From this reading In a large apartment of the castle about a dozen cavaliers were assembled, whilst their servitors were talking of love and war in the adjoining rooms, under the eye of Bellido Dolfos, who was moving about amongst them, apparently indifferent to their talk.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Amongst those cavaliers might be seen the Count of Cabra and other nobles, as well known as Don Garcia for their ungovernable, intriguing, and envious characters.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading In a large apartment of the castle about a dozen cavaliers were assembled, whilst their servitors were talking of love and war in the adjoining rooms, under the eye of Bellido Dolfos, who was moving about amongst them, apparently indifferent to their talk.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading Amongst those cavaliers might be seen the Count of Cabra and other nobles, as well known as Don Garcia for their ungovernable, intriguing, and envious characters.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading What event can explain such an assemblage of strangers in the Castle of Carrion?

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading What event can explain such an assemblage of strangers in the Castle of Carrion?

the organ of sight

From this reading In a large apartment of the castle about a dozen cavaliers were assembled, whilst their servitors were talking of love and war in the adjoining rooms, under the eye of Bellido Dolfos, who was moving about amongst them, apparently indifferent to their talk.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

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From this reading Amongst those cavaliers might be seen the Count of Cabra and other nobles, as well known as Don Garcia for their ungovernable, intriguing, and envious characters.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

depressingly dark

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

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From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

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

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading In a large apartment of the castle about a dozen cavaliers were assembled, whilst their servitors were talking of love and war in the adjoining rooms, under the eye of Bellido Dolfos, who was moving about amongst them, apparently indifferent to their talk.

disturbingly provocative

From this reading Amongst those cavaliers might be seen the Count of Cabra and other nobles, as well known as Don Garcia for their ungovernable, intriguing, and envious characters.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Amongst those cavaliers might be seen the Count of Cabra and other nobles, as well known as Don Garcia for their ungovernable, intriguing, and envious characters.

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

From this reading In a large apartment of the castle about a dozen cavaliers were assembled, whilst their servitors were talking of love and war in the adjoining rooms, under the eye of Bellido Dolfos, who was moving about amongst them, apparently indifferent to their talk.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let us see what they were occupied with.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading In a large apartment of the castle about a dozen cavaliers were assembled, whilst their servitors were talking of love and war in the adjoining rooms, under the eye of Bellido Dolfos, who was moving about amongst them, apparently indifferent to their talk.

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

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Amongst those cavaliers might be seen the Count of Cabra and other nobles, as well known as Don Garcia for their ungovernable, intriguing, and envious characters.

in motion

From this reading In a large apartment of the castle about a dozen cavaliers were assembled, whilst their servitors were talking of love and war in the adjoining rooms, under the eye of Bellido Dolfos, who was moving about amongst them, apparently indifferent to their talk.

plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm

From this reading Amongst those cavaliers might be seen the Count of Cabra and other nobles, as well known as Don Garcia for their ungovernable, intriguing, and envious characters.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Let us see what they were occupied with.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Amongst those cavaliers might be seen the Count of Cabra and other nobles, as well known as Don Garcia for their ungovernable, intriguing, and envious characters.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

past form of “reign” — have sovereign power

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading In a large apartment of the castle about a dozen cavaliers were assembled, whilst their servitors were talking of love and war in the adjoining rooms, under the eye of Bellido Dolfos, who was moving about amongst them, apparently indifferent to their talk.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Let us see what they were occupied with.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

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

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

not often

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

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From this reading In a large apartment of the castle about a dozen cavaliers were assembled, whilst their servitors were talking of love and war in the adjoining rooms, under the eye of Bellido Dolfos, who was moving about amongst them, apparently indifferent to their talk.

having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

a state of social isolation

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading What event can explain such an assemblage of strangers in the Castle of Carrion?

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading In a large apartment of the castle about a dozen cavaliers were assembled, whilst their servitors were talking of love and war in the adjoining rooms, under the eye of Bellido Dolfos, who was moving about amongst them, apparently indifferent to their talk.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading In a large apartment of the castle about a dozen cavaliers were assembled, whilst their servitors were talking of love and war in the adjoining rooms, under the eye of Bellido Dolfos, who was moving about amongst them, apparently indifferent to their talk.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

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

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Amongst those cavaliers might be seen the Count of Cabra and other nobles, as well known as Don Garcia for their ungovernable, intriguing, and envious characters.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In a large apartment of the castle about a dozen cavaliers were assembled, whilst their servitors were talking of love and war in the adjoining rooms, under the eye of Bellido Dolfos, who was moving about amongst them, apparently indifferent to their talk.

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

From this reading Let us see what they were occupied with.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

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

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In a large apartment of the castle about a dozen cavaliers were assembled, whilst their servitors were talking of love and war in the adjoining rooms, under the eye of Bellido Dolfos, who was moving about amongst them, apparently indifferent to their talk.

incapable of being controlled

From this reading Amongst those cavaliers might be seen the Count of Cabra and other nobles, as well known as Don Garcia for their ungovernable, intriguing, and envious characters.

not having inhabitants; not lived in

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Let us see what they were occupied with.

under normal conditions

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading In a large apartment of the castle about a dozen cavaliers were assembled, whilst their servitors were talking of love and war in the adjoining rooms, under the eye of Bellido Dolfos, who was moving about amongst them, apparently indifferent to their talk.

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

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Amongst those cavaliers might be seen the Count of Cabra and other nobles, as well known as Don Garcia for their ungovernable, intriguing, and envious characters.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

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

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What event can explain such an assemblage of strangers in the Castle of Carrion?

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

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading In a large apartment of the castle about a dozen cavaliers were assembled, whilst their servitors were talking of love and war in the adjoining rooms, under the eye of Bellido Dolfos, who was moving about amongst them, apparently indifferent to their talk.

which person or people

From this reading In a large apartment of the castle about a dozen cavaliers were assembled, whilst their servitors were talking of love and war in the adjoining rooms, under the eye of Bellido Dolfos, who was moving about amongst them, apparently indifferent to their talk.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading HOW CERTAIN CAVALIERS WENT FOR WOOL AND CAME BACK SHORN Seldom was seen such activity and life in the Castle of Carrion, in which, usually, solitude reigned: many cavaliers were arriving at the gates of that gloomy edifice, which, during the greater part of the year, seemed to be uninhabited, as its owner, enclosed almost always within those dark walls, lived apparently without any communication with the outside world.