Chapter XIV

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

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

later than; following

From this reading The day after the expedition to Llanes one of these silver merchants arrived.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading For these things there was always a sharp bargaining which the ladies of the house enjoyed hugely, and they never failed to appear in Don Juan’s study when the Gallegos, as the men usually were, were shown up.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading At sight of the three ladies he began to display the contents of his pack, the gewgaws for which he found a ready sale among the peasants.

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

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

plural of “antique” — an elderly man

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading For these things there was always a sharp bargaining which the ladies of the house enjoyed hugely, and they never failed to appear in Don Juan’s study when the Gallegos, as the men usually were, were shown up.

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

From this reading The day after the expedition to Llanes one of these silver merchants arrived.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading In most cases the silver was melted up to be turned into articles more in the mode, but many a pair of long earrings, many a silver chain or reliquary found its way into Don Juan’s possession.

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

From this reading For these things there was always a sharp bargaining which the ladies of the house enjoyed hugely, and they never failed to appear in Don Juan’s study when the Gallegos, as the men usually were, were shown up.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At sight of the three ladies he began to display the contents of his pack, the gewgaws for which he found a ready sale among the peasants.

the negotiation of the terms of a transaction or agreement

From this reading For these things there was always a sharp bargaining which the ladies of the house enjoyed hugely, and they never failed to appear in Don Juan’s study when the Gallegos, as the men usually were, were shown up.

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

From this reading In most cases the silver was melted up to be turned into articles more in the mode, but many a pair of long earrings, many a silver chain or reliquary found its way into Don Juan’s possession.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading At sight of the three ladies he began to display the contents of his pack, the gewgaws for which he found a ready sale among the peasants.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading In most cases the silver was melted up to be turned into articles more in the mode, but many a pair of long earrings, many a silver chain or reliquary found its way into Don Juan’s possession.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading In most cases the silver was melted up to be turned into articles more in the mode, but many a pair of long earrings, many a silver chain or reliquary found its way into Don Juan’s possession.

brought together in one place

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

the act of gathering something together

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading At sight of the three ladies he began to display the contents of his pack, the gewgaws for which he found a ready sale among the peasants.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day after the expedition to Llanes one of these silver merchants arrived.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading At sight of the three ladies he began to display the contents of his pack, the gewgaws for which he found a ready sale among the peasants.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

plural of “earring” — jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe

From this reading In most cases the silver was melted up to be turned into articles more in the mode, but many a pair of long earrings, many a silver chain or reliquary found its way into Don Juan’s possession.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading For these things there was always a sharp bargaining which the ladies of the house enjoyed hugely, and they never failed to appear in Don Juan’s study when the Gallegos, as the men usually were, were shown up.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading The day after the expedition to Llanes one of these silver merchants arrived.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading For these things there was always a sharp bargaining which the ladies of the house enjoyed hugely, and they never failed to appear in Don Juan’s study when the Gallegos, as the men usually were, were shown up.

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

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

set up or found

From this reading In most cases the silver was melted up to be turned into articles more in the mode, but many a pair of long earrings, many a silver chain or reliquary found its way into Don Juan’s possession.

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

From this reading For these things there was always a sharp bargaining which the ladies of the house enjoyed hugely, and they never failed to appear in Don Juan’s study when the Gallegos, as the men usually were, were shown up.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

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

From this reading At sight of the three ladies he began to display the contents of his pack, the gewgaws for which he found a ready sale among the peasants.

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

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

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

From this reading At sight of the three ladies he began to display the contents of his pack, the gewgaws for which he found a ready sale among the peasants.

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

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

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

From this reading For these things there was always a sharp bargaining which the ladies of the house enjoyed hugely, and they never failed to appear in Don Juan’s study when the Gallegos, as the men usually were, were shown up.

extremely

From this reading For these things there was always a sharp bargaining which the ladies of the house enjoyed hugely, and they never failed to appear in Don Juan’s study when the Gallegos, as the men usually were, were shown up.

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

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In most cases the silver was melted up to be turned into articles more in the mode, but many a pair of long earrings, many a silver chain or reliquary found its way into Don Juan’s possession.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In most cases the silver was melted up to be turned into articles more in the mode, but many a pair of long earrings, many a silver chain or reliquary found its way into Don Juan’s possession.

an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

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

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

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

From this reading In most cases the silver was melted up to be turned into articles more in the mode, but many a pair of long earrings, many a silver chain or reliquary found its way into Don Juan’s possession.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading For these things there was always a sharp bargaining which the ladies of the house enjoyed hugely, and they never failed to appear in Don Juan’s study when the Gallegos, as the men usually were, were shown up.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

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

From this reading The day after the expedition to Llanes one of these silver merchants arrived.

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 In most cases the silver was melted up to be turned into articles more in the mode, but many a pair of long earrings, many a silver chain or reliquary found its way into Don Juan’s possession.

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 In most cases the silver was melted up to be turned into articles more in the mode, but many a pair of long earrings, many a silver chain or reliquary found its way into Don Juan’s possession.

changed from a solid to a liquid state

From this reading In most cases the silver was melted up to be turned into articles more in the mode, but many a pair of long earrings, many a silver chain or reliquary found its way into Don Juan’s possession.

the force of workers available

From this reading For these things there was always a sharp bargaining which the ladies of the house enjoyed hugely, and they never failed to appear in Don Juan’s study when the Gallegos, as the men usually were, were shown up.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In most cases the silver was melted up to be turned into articles more in the mode, but many a pair of long earrings, many a silver chain or reliquary found its way into Don Juan’s possession.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In most cases the silver was melted up to be turned into articles more in the mode, but many a pair of long earrings, many a silver chain or reliquary found its way into Don Juan’s possession.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading For these things there was always a sharp bargaining which the ladies of the house enjoyed hugely, and they never failed to appear in Don Juan’s study when the Gallegos, as the men usually were, were shown up.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

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

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The day after the expedition to Llanes one of these silver merchants arrived.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In most cases the silver was melted up to be turned into articles more in the mode, but many a pair of long earrings, many a silver chain or reliquary found its way into Don Juan’s possession.

plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

arrange in a container

From this reading At sight of the three ladies he began to display the contents of his pack, the gewgaws for which he found a ready sale among the peasants.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading In most cases the silver was melted up to be turned into articles more in the mode, but many a pair of long earrings, many a silver chain or reliquary found its way into Don Juan’s possession.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading In most cases the silver was melted up to be turned into articles more in the mode, but many a pair of long earrings, many a silver chain or reliquary found its way into Don Juan’s possession.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading At sight of the three ladies he began to display the contents of his pack, the gewgaws for which he found a ready sale among the peasants.

a container where religious relics are stored or displayed (especially relics of saints)

From this reading In most cases the silver was melted up to be turned into articles more in the mode, but many a pair of long earrings, many a silver chain or reliquary found its way into Don Juan’s possession.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading At sight of the three ladies he began to display the contents of his pack, the gewgaws for which he found a ready sale among the peasants.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading For these things there was always a sharp bargaining which the ladies of the house enjoyed hugely, and they never failed to appear in Don Juan’s study when the Gallegos, as the men usually were, were shown up.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading For these things there was always a sharp bargaining which the ladies of the house enjoyed hugely, and they never failed to appear in Don Juan’s study when the Gallegos, as the men usually were, were shown up.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading At sight of the three ladies he began to display the contents of his pack, the gewgaws for which he found a ready sale among the peasants.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading For these things there was always a sharp bargaining which the ladies of the house enjoyed hugely, and they never failed to appear in Don Juan’s study when the Gallegos, as the men usually were, were shown up.

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

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For these things there was always a sharp bargaining which the ladies of the house enjoyed hugely, and they never failed to appear in Don Juan’s study when the Gallegos, as the men usually were, were shown up.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading For these things there was always a sharp bargaining which the ladies of the house enjoyed hugely, and they never failed to appear in Don Juan’s study when the Gallegos, as the men usually were, were shown up.

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

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading For these things there was always a sharp bargaining which the ladies of the house enjoyed hugely, and they never failed to appear in Don Juan’s study when the Gallegos, as the men usually were, were shown up.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading At sight of the three ladies he began to display the contents of his pack, the gewgaws for which he found a ready sale among the peasants.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

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

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading In most cases the silver was melted up to be turned into articles more in the mode, but many a pair of long earrings, many a silver chain or reliquary found its way into Don Juan’s possession.

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

From this reading In most cases the silver was melted up to be turned into articles more in the mode, but many a pair of long earrings, many a silver chain or reliquary found its way into Don Juan’s possession.

under normal conditions

From this reading For these things there was always a sharp bargaining which the ladies of the house enjoyed hugely, and they never failed to appear in Don Juan’s study when the Gallegos, as the men usually were, were shown up.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

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

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In most cases the silver was melted up to be turned into articles more in the mode, but many a pair of long earrings, many a silver chain or reliquary found its way into Don Juan’s possession.

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

From this reading For these things there was always a sharp bargaining which the ladies of the house enjoyed hugely, and they never failed to appear in Don Juan’s study when the Gallegos, as the men usually were, were shown up.

at the time that

From this reading For these things there was always a sharp bargaining which the ladies of the house enjoyed hugely, and they never failed to appear in Don Juan’s study when the Gallegos, as the men usually were, were shown up.

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

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.

which person or people

From this reading THE SILVER MERCHANT Don Juan, like his neighbor Don Felipe, was fond of collecting antiques, a fact which had become known to the silver merchants who, traveling through the country, collected old jewelry and silver for which they gave the peasants in exchange less valuable but more modern ornaments.