Chapter XVI

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

From this reading His first impulse was to send off Gonzalo and shut his daughter up in a convent, but the entreaties of Dona Paula and his own clear-minded conclusions led him to change his purpose.

past form of “accord” — go together

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The consent being given, Gonzalo presented himself one afternoon at Belinchon's house.

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

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

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

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

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

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

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

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The consent being given, Gonzalo presented himself one afternoon at Belinchon's house.

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From this reading The consent being given, Gonzalo presented himself one afternoon at Belinchon's house.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His first impulse was to send off Gonzalo and shut his daughter up in a convent, but the entreaties of Dona Paula and his own clear-minded conclusions led him to change his purpose.

plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

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From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading His first impulse was to send off Gonzalo and shut his daughter up in a convent, but the entreaties of Dona Paula and his own clear-minded conclusions led him to change his purpose.

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From this reading His first impulse was to send off Gonzalo and shut his daughter up in a convent, but the entreaties of Dona Paula and his own clear-minded conclusions led him to change his purpose.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading His first impulse was to send off Gonzalo and shut his daughter up in a convent, but the entreaties of Dona Paula and his own clear-minded conclusions led him to change his purpose.

permission to do something

From this reading The consent being given, Gonzalo presented himself one afternoon at Belinchon's house.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading His first impulse was to send off Gonzalo and shut his daughter up in a convent, but the entreaties of Dona Paula and his own clear-minded conclusions led him to change his purpose.

plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

a female human offspring

From this reading His first impulse was to send off Gonzalo and shut his daughter up in a convent, but the entreaties of Dona Paula and his own clear-minded conclusions led him to change his purpose.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

having the place or position changed

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

a Spanish courtesy title or form of address for a woman

From this reading His first impulse was to send off Gonzalo and shut his daughter up in a convent, but the entreaties of Dona Paula and his own clear-minded conclusions led him to change his purpose.

plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading His first impulse was to send off Gonzalo and shut his daughter up in a convent, but the entreaties of Dona Paula and his own clear-minded conclusions led him to change his purpose.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

divisible by two

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading His first impulse was to send off Gonzalo and shut his daughter up in a convent, but the entreaties of Dona Paula and his own clear-minded conclusions led him to change his purpose.

inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The consent being given, Gonzalo presented himself one afternoon at Belinchon's house.

the act of giving

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

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From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

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From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

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

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

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

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

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

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

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

From this reading His first impulse was to send off Gonzalo and shut his daughter up in a convent, but the entreaties of Dona Paula and his own clear-minded conclusions led him to change his purpose.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The consent being given, Gonzalo presented himself one afternoon at Belinchon's house.

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

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

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

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

an instinctive motive

From this reading His first impulse was to send off Gonzalo and shut his daughter up in a convent, but the entreaties of Dona Paula and his own clear-minded conclusions led him to change his purpose.

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

From this reading His first impulse was to send off Gonzalo and shut his daughter up in a convent, but the entreaties of Dona Paula and his own clear-minded conclusions led him to change his purpose.

a single distinct event

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

impossible to deny or disprove

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

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

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

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

From this reading His first impulse was to send off Gonzalo and shut his daughter up in a convent, but the entreaties of Dona Paula and his own clear-minded conclusions led him to change his purpose.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

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

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

third-person singular of “marry” — take in marriage

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

take in marriage

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

the force of workers available

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another's behalf

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

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

From this reading His first impulse was to send off Gonzalo and shut his daughter up in a convent, but the entreaties of Dona Paula and his own clear-minded conclusions led him to change his purpose.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The consent being given, Gonzalo presented himself one afternoon at Belinchon's house.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His first impulse was to send off Gonzalo and shut his daughter up in a convent, but the entreaties of Dona Paula and his own clear-minded conclusions led him to change his purpose.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

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From this reading His first impulse was to send off Gonzalo and shut his daughter up in a convent, but the entreaties of Dona Paula and his own clear-minded conclusions led him to change his purpose.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

approval to do something

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The consent being given, Gonzalo presented himself one afternoon at Belinchon's house.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading His first impulse was to send off Gonzalo and shut his daughter up in a convent, but the entreaties of Dona Paula and his own clear-minded conclusions led him to change his purpose.

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From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading His first impulse was to send off Gonzalo and shut his daughter up in a convent, but the entreaties of Dona Paula and his own clear-minded conclusions led him to change his purpose.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

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

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading His first impulse was to send off Gonzalo and shut his daughter up in a convent, but the entreaties of Dona Paula and his own clear-minded conclusions led him to change his purpose.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

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

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

in the near future

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

required or under orders

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

carry out

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

the adult male singing voice above baritone

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

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

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

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

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

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

From this reading His first impulse was to send off Gonzalo and shut his daughter up in a convent, but the entreaties of Dona Paula and his own clear-minded conclusions led him to change his purpose.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

under normal conditions

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

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

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

having relatively great weight; heavy

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

at the time that

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

in a willing manner

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading GONZALO MARRIES The weighty and serious matters on Don Rosendo's mind prevented his giving the painful incident that had disturbed the even tenor of his house the especial attention that he would have accorded it at any other time.

but in spite of that

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading At the expiration of some days of indecision (the burden of the other cares caused their number to be few) he granted the ill-conducted young people permission to marry; but not without first having an interview with Cecilia, and hearing from her lips that she willingly forgave her sister, and wished the marriage to take place as soon as possible.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Nevertheless he was much upset when he learned of Gonzalo's treachery and his younger daughter's misconduct, and he held long conversations with his wife on the subject--irrefutable proof that great men may be full of exalted, grand ideas, and yet not blind to the things of this world, as is usually supposed.