Chapter I

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

From this reading As the light filtering through the transom of a broad window seemed too dim, she flung open the worm-eaten blinds.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading Then she raised the gold-fringed, red, damask drapery which hung like an awning over the ample couch, the ancient, lordly, and majestic couch in which many generations of Febrers had been born and in which they had died.

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

From this reading Then she raised the gold-fringed, red, damask drapery which hung like an awning over the ample couch, the ancient, lordly, and majestic couch in which many generations of Febrers had been born and in which they had died.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Then she raised the gold-fringed, red, damask drapery which hung like an awning over the ample couch, the ancient, lordly, and majestic couch in which many generations of Febrers had been born and in which they had died.

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

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

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

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Jaime Febrer arose at nine o'clock.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading The night before, on returning from the Casino, Jaime had charged her most earnestly to arouse him early, as he was invited to breakfast at Valldemosa.

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

From this reading As the light filtering through the transom of a broad window seemed too dim, she flung open the worm-eaten blinds.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Jaime Febrer arose at nine o'clock.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

the act of waking

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun

From this reading Then she raised the gold-fringed, red, damask drapery which hung like an awning over the ample couch, the ancient, lordly, and majestic couch in which many generations of Febrers had been born and in which they had died.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The night before, on returning from the Casino, Jaime had charged her most earnestly to arouse him early, as he was invited to breakfast at Valldemosa.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading As the light filtering through the transom of a broad window seemed too dim, she flung open the worm-eaten blinds.

brought into existence

From this reading Then she raised the gold-fringed, red, damask drapery which hung like an awning over the ample couch, the ancient, lordly, and majestic couch in which many generations of Febrers had been born and in which they had died.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The night before, on returning from the Casino, Jaime had charged her most earnestly to arouse him early, as he was invited to breakfast at Valldemosa.

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

From this reading As the light filtering through the transom of a broad window seemed too dim, she flung open the worm-eaten blinds.

full of energetic and noisy activity

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

a public building for gambling and entertainment

From this reading The night before, on returning from the Casino, Jaime had charged her most earnestly to arouse him early, as he was invited to breakfast at Valldemosa.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading The night before, on returning from the Casino, Jaime had charged her most earnestly to arouse him early, as he was invited to breakfast at Valldemosa.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Then she raised the gold-fringed, red, damask drapery which hung like an awning over the ample couch, the ancient, lordly, and majestic couch in which many generations of Febrers had been born and in which they had died.

a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern

From this reading Then she raised the gold-fringed, red, damask drapery which hung like an awning over the ample couch, the ancient, lordly, and majestic couch in which many generations of Febrers had been born and in which they had died.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Then she raised the gold-fringed, red, damask drapery which hung like an awning over the ample couch, the ancient, lordly, and majestic couch in which many generations of Febrers had been born and in which they had died.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading As the light filtering through the transom of a broad window seemed too dim, she flung open the worm-eaten blinds.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Then she raised the gold-fringed, red, damask drapery which hung like an awning over the ample couch, the ancient, lordly, and majestic couch in which many generations of Febrers had been born and in which they had died.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The night before, on returning from the Casino, Jaime had charged her most earnestly to arouse him early, as he was invited to breakfast at Valldemosa.

in a serious manner

From this reading The night before, on returning from the Casino, Jaime had charged her most earnestly to arouse him early, as he was invited to breakfast at Valldemosa.

being one more than seven

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

a social unit living together

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

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

From this reading Jaime Febrer arose at nine o'clock.

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

From this reading Then she raised the gold-fringed, red, damask drapery which hung like an awning over the ample couch, the ancient, lordly, and majestic couch in which many generations of Febrers had been born and in which they had died.

-ing form of “filter” — remove by passing through a filter

From this reading As the light filtering through the transom of a broad window seemed too dim, she flung open the worm-eaten blinds.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading As the light filtering through the transom of a broad window seemed too dim, she flung open the worm-eaten blinds.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading Then she raised the gold-fringed, red, damask drapery which hung like an awning over the ample couch, the ancient, lordly, and majestic couch in which many generations of Febrers had been born and in which they had died.

plural of “glory” — a state of high honor

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

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

From this reading Then she raised the gold-fringed, red, damask drapery which hung like an awning over the ample couch, the ancient, lordly, and majestic couch in which many generations of Febrers had been born and in which they had died.

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

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

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

From this reading The night before, on returning from the Casino, Jaime had charged her most earnestly to arouse him early, as he was invited to breakfast at Valldemosa.

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

From this reading The night before, on returning from the Casino, Jaime had charged her most earnestly to arouse him early, as he was invited to breakfast at Valldemosa.

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

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

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

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Then she raised the gold-fringed, red, damask drapery which hung like an awning over the ample couch, the ancient, lordly, and majestic couch in which many generations of Febrers had been born and in which they had died.

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

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading The night before, on returning from the Casino, Jaime had charged her most earnestly to arouse him early, as he was invited to breakfast at Valldemosa.

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

From this reading Jaime Febrer arose at nine o'clock.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading As the light filtering through the transom of a broad window seemed too dim, she flung open the worm-eaten blinds.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Then she raised the gold-fringed, red, damask drapery which hung like an awning over the ample couch, the ancient, lordly, and majestic couch in which many generations of Febrers had been born and in which they had died.

of or befitting a lord

From this reading Then she raised the gold-fringed, red, damask drapery which hung like an awning over the ample couch, the ancient, lordly, and majestic couch in which many generations of Febrers had been born and in which they had died.

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading Then she raised the gold-fringed, red, damask drapery which hung like an awning over the ample couch, the ancient, lordly, and majestic couch in which many generations of Febrers had been born and in which they had died.

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 Then she raised the gold-fringed, red, damask drapery which hung like an awning over the ample couch, the ancient, lordly, and majestic couch in which many generations of Febrers had been born and in which they had died.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The night before, on returning from the Casino, Jaime had charged her most earnestly to arouse him early, as he was invited to breakfast at Valldemosa.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The night before, on returning from the Casino, Jaime had charged her most earnestly to arouse him early, as he was invited to breakfast at Valldemosa.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Jaime Febrer arose at nine o'clock.

according to the clock

From this reading Jaime Febrer arose at nine o'clock.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The night before, on returning from the Casino, Jaime had charged her most earnestly to arouse him early, as he was invited to breakfast at Valldemosa.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading As the light filtering through the transom of a broad window seemed too dim, she flung open the worm-eaten blinds.

above and across; more than

From this reading Then she raised the gold-fringed, red, damask drapery which hung like an awning over the ample couch, the ancient, lordly, and majestic couch in which many generations of Febrers had been born and in which they had died.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Then she raised the gold-fringed, red, damask drapery which hung like an awning over the ample couch, the ancient, lordly, and majestic couch in which many generations of Febrers had been born and in which they had died.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Then she raised the gold-fringed, red, damask drapery which hung like an awning over the ample couch, the ancient, lordly, and majestic couch in which many generations of Febrers had been born and in which they had died.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading The night before, on returning from the Casino, Jaime had charged her most earnestly to arouse him early, as he was invited to breakfast at Valldemosa.

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

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

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

From this reading As the light filtering through the transom of a broad window seemed too dim, she flung open the worm-eaten blinds.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

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

From this reading As the light filtering through the transom of a broad window seemed too dim, she flung open the worm-eaten blinds.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

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

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then she raised the gold-fringed, red, damask drapery which hung like an awning over the ample couch, the ancient, lordly, and majestic couch in which many generations of Febrers had been born and in which they had died.

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

From this reading Then she raised the gold-fringed, red, damask drapery which hung like an awning over the ample couch, the ancient, lordly, and majestic couch in which many generations of Febrers had been born and in which they had died.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As the light filtering through the transom of a broad window seemed too dim, she flung open the worm-eaten blinds.

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

From this reading The night before, on returning from the Casino, Jaime had charged her most earnestly to arouse him early, as he was invited to breakfast at Valldemosa.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading As the light filtering through the transom of a broad window seemed too dim, she flung open the worm-eaten blinds.

a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door

From this reading As the light filtering through the transom of a broad window seemed too dim, she flung open the worm-eaten blinds.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

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

From this reading The night before, on returning from the Casino, Jaime had charged her most earnestly to arouse him early, as he was invited to breakfast at Valldemosa.

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

From this reading The night before, on returning from the Casino, Jaime had charged her most earnestly to arouse him early, as he was invited to breakfast at Valldemosa.

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

From this reading Then she raised the gold-fringed, red, damask drapery which hung like an awning over the ample couch, the ancient, lordly, and majestic couch in which many generations of Febrers had been born and in which they had died.

which person or people

From this reading Old Antonia, the faithful servant who cherished the memory of the past glories of the family, and who had attended upon Jaime from the day of his birth, had been bustling about the room since eight o'clock in the hope of awakening him.

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 As the light filtering through the transom of a broad window seemed too dim, she flung open the worm-eaten blinds.

infested with or damaged (as if eaten) by worms

From this reading As the light filtering through the transom of a broad window seemed too dim, she flung open the worm-eaten blinds.