abackadverbUS /əˈbæk/
having the wind against the forward side of the sails
From this reading Being in part prepared for this proposal, as we have already seen, the father was not taken at all aback, but very politely and considerately listened to his guest.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Being in part prepared for this proposal, as we have already seen, the father was not taken at all aback, but very politely and considerately listened to his guest.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Being in part prepared for this proposal, as we have already seen, the father was not taken at all aback, but very politely and considerately listened to his guest.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Being in part prepared for this proposal, as we have already seen, the father was not taken at all aback, but very politely and considerately listened to his guest.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
begverbUS /beɡ/
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being in part prepared for this proposal, as we have already seen, the father was not taken at all aback, but very politely and considerately listened to his guest.
Bezan
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From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Being in part prepared for this proposal, as we have already seen, the father was not taken at all aback, but very politely and considerately listened to his guest.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At last, however, when it came his turn to speak, he was decided.
consideratelyadverb
in a considerate manner
From this reading Being in part prepared for this proposal, as we have already seen, the father was not taken at all aback, but very politely and considerately listened to his guest.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading At last, however, when it came his turn to speak, he was decided.
desiringverbUS /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
DonnounUS /dɑːn/
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
FINALEnounUS /fəˈnæli/
the closing section of a musical composition
From this reading HAPPY FINALE.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
Gonzales
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From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
grantedadjectiveUS /ˈɡræntəd/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Being in part prepared for this proposal, as we have already seen, the father was not taken at all aback, but very politely and considerately listened to his guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
HAPPYadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading HAPPY FINALE.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Being in part prepared for this proposal, as we have already seen, the father was not taken at all aback, but very politely and considerately listened to his guest.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At last, however, when it came his turn to speak, he was decided.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
IsabellanounUS /ˌɪzəˈbelə/
the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
Isabella's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At last, however, when it came his turn to speak, he was decided.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading At last, however, when it came his turn to speak, he was decided.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Being in part prepared for this proposal, as we have already seen, the father was not taken at all aback, but very politely and considerately listened to his guest.
Lorenzo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Being in part prepared for this proposal, as we have already seen, the father was not taken at all aback, but very politely and considerately listened to his guest.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Being in part prepared for this proposal, as we have already seen, the father was not taken at all aback, but very politely and considerately listened to his guest.
permissionnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/
approval to do something
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading Being in part prepared for this proposal, as we have already seen, the father was not taken at all aback, but very politely and considerately listened to his guest.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Being in part prepared for this proposal, as we have already seen, the father was not taken at all aback, but very politely and considerately listened to his guest.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Being in part prepared for this proposal, as we have already seen, the father was not taken at all aback, but very politely and considerately listened to his guest.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
Ruez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Being in part prepared for this proposal, as we have already seen, the father was not taken at all aback, but very politely and considerately listened to his guest.
soldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading At last, however, when it came his turn to speak, he was decided.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Being in part prepared for this proposal, as we have already seen, the father was not taken at all aback, but very politely and considerately listened to his guest.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading At last, however, when it came his turn to speak, he was decided.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
unionnounUS /ˈjuːnjən/
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Being in part prepared for this proposal, as we have already seen, the father was not taken at all aback, but very politely and considerately listened to his guest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Being in part prepared for this proposal, as we have already seen, the father was not taken at all aback, but very politely and considerately listened to his guest.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading This was of course granted, and the two retired to the library of Isabella’s father, where the soldier resolved to make at once, and in plain terms, an offer of his hand to this daughter of the old house of Gonzales, and to beg her parents permission for their union.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Don Gonzales returned from his drive with Ruez, and while he was still thinking upon the subject which the boy had introduced, relative to Lorenzo Bezan and Isabella, he found the general awaiting his return and desiring an interview with him.
