used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COMMERCIAL TRANSACTION.
anew
From this reading He wished to try and discover for what reason Doña Angela desired so ardently to see Louis again.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading As for Don Cornelio, he was intimately persuaded that his personal merits had done it all, and that the young lady's sole wish was to have another interview with himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wished to try and discover for what reason Doña Angela desired so ardently to see Louis again.
Angela
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From this reading He wished to try and discover for what reason Doña Angela desired so ardently to see Louis again.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As for Don Cornelio, he was intimately persuaded that his personal merits had done it all, and that the young lady's sole wish was to have another interview with himself.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
ardentlyadverbUS /ˈɑːrdəntli/
in an ardent manner
From this reading He wished to try and discover for what reason Doña Angela desired so ardently to see Louis again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Don Cornelio, he was intimately persuaded that his personal merits had done it all, and that the young lady's sole wish was to have another interview with himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading We have mentioned in a previous chapter the object for which Valentine presented himself in his friend's place.
COMMERCIALadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading A COMMERCIAL TRANSACTION.
being joined in close association
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
Cornelio
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From this reading As for Don Cornelio, he was intimately persuaded that his personal merits had done it all, and that the young lady's sole wish was to have another interview with himself.
Curumilla
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From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
wanted intensely
From this reading He wished to try and discover for what reason Doña Angela desired so ardently to see Louis again.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He wished to try and discover for what reason Doña Angela desired so ardently to see Louis again.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading As for Don Cornelio, he was intimately persuaded that his personal merits had done it all, and that the young lady's sole wish was to have another interview with himself.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading As for Don Cornelio, he was intimately persuaded that his personal merits had done it all, and that the young lady's sole wish was to have another interview with himself.
Doña
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From this reading He wished to try and discover for what reason Doña Angela desired so ardently to see Louis again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We have mentioned in a previous chapter the object for which Valentine presented himself in his friend's place.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading We have mentioned in a previous chapter the object for which Valentine presented himself in his friend's place.
general'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As for Don Cornelio, he was intimately persuaded that his personal merits had done it all, and that the young lady's sole wish was to have another interview with himself.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have mentioned in a previous chapter the object for which Valentine presented himself in his friend's place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wished to try and discover for what reason Doña Angela desired so ardently to see Louis again.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading We have mentioned in a previous chapter the object for which Valentine presented himself in his friend's place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We have mentioned in a previous chapter the object for which Valentine presented himself in his friend's place.
someone who hunts game
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We have mentioned in a previous chapter the object for which Valentine presented himself in his friend's place.
indirectlyadverbUS /ˌɪndərˈektliː/
not in a forthright manner
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading As for Don Cornelio, he was intimately persuaded that his personal merits had done it all, and that the young lady's sole wish was to have another interview with himself.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading As for Don Cornelio, he was intimately persuaded that his personal merits had done it all, and that the young lady's sole wish was to have another interview with himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As for Don Cornelio, he was intimately persuaded that his personal merits had done it all, and that the young lady's sole wish was to have another interview with himself.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading As for Don Cornelio, he was intimately persuaded that his personal merits had done it all, and that the young lady's sole wish was to have another interview with himself.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading He wished to try and discover for what reason Doña Angela desired so ardently to see Louis again.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading We have mentioned in a previous chapter the object for which Valentine presented himself in his friend's place.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading As for Don Cornelio, he was intimately persuaded that his personal merits had done it all, and that the young lady's sole wish was to have another interview with himself.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
a particular point in time
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading We have mentioned in a previous chapter the object for which Valentine presented himself in his friend's place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
an amount of time
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading As for Don Cornelio, he was intimately persuaded that his personal merits had done it all, and that the young lady's sole wish was to have another interview with himself.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading As for Don Cornelio, he was intimately persuaded that his personal merits had done it all, and that the young lady's sole wish was to have another interview with himself.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading We have mentioned in a previous chapter the object for which Valentine presented himself in his friend's place.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We have mentioned in a previous chapter the object for which Valentine presented himself in his friend's place.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading We have mentioned in a previous chapter the object for which Valentine presented himself in his friend's place.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He wished to try and discover for what reason Doña Angela desired so ardently to see Louis again.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He wished to try and discover for what reason Doña Angela desired so ardently to see Louis again.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He wished to try and discover for what reason Doña Angela desired so ardently to see Louis again.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading As for Don Cornelio, he was intimately persuaded that his personal merits had done it all, and that the young lady's sole wish was to have another interview with himself.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As for Don Cornelio, he was intimately persuaded that his personal merits had done it all, and that the young lady's sole wish was to have another interview with himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We have mentioned in a previous chapter the object for which Valentine presented himself in his friend's place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He wished to try and discover for what reason Doña Angela desired so ardently to see Louis again.
TRANSACTIONnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading A COMMERCIAL TRANSACTION.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He wished to try and discover for what reason Doña Angela desired so ardently to see Louis again.
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading We have mentioned in a previous chapter the object for which Valentine presented himself in his friend's place.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As for Don Cornelio, he was intimately persuaded that his personal merits had done it all, and that the young lady's sole wish was to have another interview with himself.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have mentioned in a previous chapter the object for which Valentine presented himself in his friend's place.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He wished to try and discover for what reason Doña Angela desired so ardently to see Louis again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We have mentioned in a previous chapter the object for which Valentine presented himself in his friend's place.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the other hand, the hunter, warned by Curumilla, was not sorry to see the man with whom he had been indirectly connected at another period of his life--a connection which might at any moment become more intimate, owing to the general's new position and Don Louis' projects.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading As for Don Cornelio, he was intimately persuaded that his personal merits had done it all, and that the young lady's sole wish was to have another interview with himself.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He wished to try and discover for what reason Doña Angela desired so ardently to see Louis again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As for Don Cornelio, he was intimately persuaded that his personal merits had done it all, and that the young lady's sole wish was to have another interview with himself.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As for Don Cornelio, he was intimately persuaded that his personal merits had done it all, and that the young lady's sole wish was to have another interview with himself.
