used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading We parted from the Isle of Juan Fernandez after two days, which we stayed to fill our water, cut firewood, and drive goats.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We parted from the Isle of Juan Fernandez after two days, which we stayed to fill our water, cut firewood, and drive goats.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading My confined state was very irksome to me, after the freedom I had enjoyed on board and the daily fare of new and strange experiences.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Sometimes my brother came to me; though he stayed not long.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sometimes my brother came to me; though he stayed not long.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading My confined state was very irksome to me, after the freedom I had enjoyed on board and the daily fare of new and strange experiences.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading We parted from the Isle of Juan Fernandez after two days, which we stayed to fill our water, cut firewood, and drive goats.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading My confined state was very irksome to me, after the freedom I had enjoyed on board and the daily fare of new and strange experiences.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We parted from the Isle of Juan Fernandez after two days, which we stayed to fill our water, cut firewood, and drive goats.
dictionarynounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading We parted from the Isle of Juan Fernandez after two days, which we stayed to fill our water, cut firewood, and drive goats.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading My confined state was very irksome to me, after the freedom I had enjoyed on board and the daily fare of new and strange experiences.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading My confined state was very irksome to me, after the freedom I had enjoyed on board and the daily fare of new and strange experiences.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading My confined state was very irksome to me, after the freedom I had enjoyed on board and the daily fare of new and strange experiences.
Fernandez
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From this reading We parted from the Isle of Juan Fernandez after two days, which we stayed to fill our water, cut firewood, and drive goats.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading We parted from the Isle of Juan Fernandez after two days, which we stayed to fill our water, cut firewood, and drive goats.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
firewoodnounUS /ˈfaɪərwʊd/
wood used for fuel
From this reading We parted from the Isle of Juan Fernandez after two days, which we stayed to fill our water, cut firewood, and drive goats.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading My confined state was very irksome to me, after the freedom I had enjoyed on board and the daily fare of new and strange experiences.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We parted from the Isle of Juan Fernandez after two days, which we stayed to fill our water, cut firewood, and drive goats.
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading We parted from the Isle of Juan Fernandez after two days, which we stayed to fill our water, cut firewood, and drive goats.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My confined state was very irksome to me, after the freedom I had enjoyed on board and the daily fare of new and strange experiences.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes my brother came to me; though he stayed not long.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My confined state was very irksome to me, after the freedom I had enjoyed on board and the daily fare of new and strange experiences.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading My confined state was very irksome to me, after the freedom I had enjoyed on board and the daily fare of new and strange experiences.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading We parted from the Isle of Juan Fernandez after two days, which we stayed to fill our water, cut firewood, and drive goats.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
Juan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We parted from the Isle of Juan Fernandez after two days, which we stayed to fill our water, cut firewood, and drive goats.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
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 Sometimes my brother came to me; though he stayed not long.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My confined state was very irksome to me, after the freedom I had enjoyed on board and the daily fare of new and strange experiences.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My confined state was very irksome to me, after the freedom I had enjoyed on board and the daily fare of new and strange experiences.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading My confined state was very irksome to me, after the freedom I had enjoyed on board and the daily fare of new and strange experiences.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sometimes my brother came to me; though he stayed not long.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We parted from the Isle of Juan Fernandez after two days, which we stayed to fill our water, cut firewood, and drive goats.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My confined state was very irksome to me, after the freedom I had enjoyed on board and the daily fare of new and strange experiences.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We parted from the Isle of Juan Fernandez after two days, which we stayed to fill our water, cut firewood, and drive goats.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading We parted from the Isle of Juan Fernandez after two days, which we stayed to fill our water, cut firewood, and drive goats.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
Quixote
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE WARNING SEA.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes my brother came to me; though he stayed not long.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading My confined state was very irksome to me, after the freedom I had enjoyed on board and the daily fare of new and strange experiences.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading We parted from the Isle of Juan Fernandez after two days, which we stayed to fill our water, cut firewood, and drive goats.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading My confined state was very irksome to me, after the freedom I had enjoyed on board and the daily fare of new and strange experiences.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WARNING SEA.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Sometimes my brother came to me; though he stayed not long.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We parted from the Isle of Juan Fernandez after two days, which we stayed to fill our water, cut firewood, and drive goats.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading However, I employed the time pleasantly enough in learning the Spanish language, as much as I could of it, by means of an old torn copy of _Don Quixote_ and a Spanish dictionary, which I chanced to find in a corner; and, indeed, got much diversion from that merry and sorrowful tale.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We parted from the Isle of Juan Fernandez after two days, which we stayed to fill our water, cut firewood, and drive goats.
precisely as stated
From this reading My confined state was very irksome to me, after the freedom I had enjoyed on board and the daily fare of new and strange experiences.
a message informing of danger
From this reading THE WARNING SEA.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My confined state was very irksome to me, after the freedom I had enjoyed on board and the daily fare of new and strange experiences.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading We parted from the Isle of Juan Fernandez after two days, which we stayed to fill our water, cut firewood, and drive goats.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We parted from the Isle of Juan Fernandez after two days, which we stayed to fill our water, cut firewood, and drive goats.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We parted from the Isle of Juan Fernandez after two days, which we stayed to fill our water, cut firewood, and drive goats.
