used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fernando thanked Heaven a thousand times for having led him out of a labyrinth, in which his honour and virtue were like to have been lost.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading _The history of the famous Princess Micomicona continued; with other pleasant adventures._ The joy of the whole company was unspeakable by the happy conclusion of this perplexed business.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Dorothea, Cardenio, and Lucinda thought the sudden change of their affairs too surprising to be real; and could hardly be induced to believe their happiness.
(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 The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dorothea, Cardenio, and Lucinda thought the sudden change of their affairs too surprising to be real; and could hardly be induced to believe their happiness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dorothea, Cardenio, and Lucinda thought the sudden change of their affairs too surprising to be real; and could hardly be induced to believe their happiness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Fernando thanked Heaven a thousand times for having led him out of a labyrinth, in which his honour and virtue were like to have been lost.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Dorothea, Cardenio, and Lucinda thought the sudden change of their affairs too surprising to be real; and could hardly be induced to believe their happiness.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading _The history of the famous Princess Micomicona continued; with other pleasant adventures._ The joy of the whole company was unspeakable by the happy conclusion of this perplexed business.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _The history of the famous Princess Micomicona continued; with other pleasant adventures._ The joy of the whole company was unspeakable by the happy conclusion of this perplexed business.
Cardenio
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From this reading Dorothea, Cardenio, and Lucinda thought the sudden change of their affairs too surprising to be real; and could hardly be induced to believe their happiness.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Dorothea, Cardenio, and Lucinda thought the sudden change of their affairs too surprising to be real; and could hardly be induced to believe their happiness.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading He found his lordship and his hopes vanished into smoke; the Princess Micomicona was changed to Dorothea, and the giant to Don Fernando.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading _The history of the famous Princess Micomicona continued; with other pleasant adventures._ The joy of the whole company was unspeakable by the happy conclusion of this perplexed business.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading _The history of the famous Princess Micomicona continued; with other pleasant adventures._ The joy of the whole company was unspeakable by the happy conclusion of this perplexed business.
without stop or interruption
From this reading _The history of the famous Princess Micomicona continued; with other pleasant adventures._ The joy of the whole company was unspeakable by the happy conclusion of this perplexed business.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Dorothea, Cardenio, and Lucinda thought the sudden change of their affairs too surprising to be real; and could hardly be induced to believe their happiness.
curatenounUS /ˈkjʊrət/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
damagesnounUS /ˈdæmədʒəz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
Dorothea
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From this reading Dorothea, Cardenio, and Lucinda thought the sudden change of their affairs too surprising to be real; and could hardly be induced to believe their happiness.
droopedverbUS /druːpt/
past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading _The history of the famous Princess Micomicona continued; with other pleasant adventures._ The joy of the whole company was unspeakable by the happy conclusion of this perplexed business.
Fernando
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From this reading Fernando thanked Heaven a thousand times for having led him out of a labyrinth, in which his honour and virtue were like to have been lost.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fernando thanked Heaven a thousand times for having led him out of a labyrinth, in which his honour and virtue were like to have been lost.
set up or found
From this reading He found his lordship and his hopes vanished into smoke; the Princess Micomicona was changed to Dorothea, and the giant to Don Fernando.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading He found his lordship and his hopes vanished into smoke; the Princess Micomicona was changed to Dorothea, and the giant to Don Fernando.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Dorothea, Cardenio, and Lucinda thought the sudden change of their affairs too surprising to be real; and could hardly be induced to believe their happiness.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading _The history of the famous Princess Micomicona continued; with other pleasant adventures._ The joy of the whole company was unspeakable by the happy conclusion of this perplexed business.
only a very short time before
From this reading Dorothea, Cardenio, and Lucinda thought the sudden change of their affairs too surprising to be real; and could hardly be induced to believe their happiness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Fernando thanked Heaven a thousand times for having led him out of a labyrinth, in which his honour and virtue were like to have been lost.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Fernando thanked Heaven a thousand times for having led him out of a labyrinth, in which his honour and virtue were like to have been lost.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Fernando thanked Heaven a thousand times for having led him out of a labyrinth, in which his honour and virtue were like to have been lost.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fernando thanked Heaven a thousand times for having led him out of a labyrinth, in which his honour and virtue were like to have been lost.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fernando thanked Heaven a thousand times for having led him out of a labyrinth, in which his honour and virtue were like to have been lost.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading _The history of the famous Princess Micomicona continued; with other pleasant adventures._ The joy of the whole company was unspeakable by the happy conclusion of this perplexed business.
the state of being honored
From this reading Fernando thanked Heaven a thousand times for having led him out of a labyrinth, in which his honour and virtue were like to have been lost.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He found his lordship and his hopes vanished into smoke; the Princess Micomicona was changed to Dorothea, and the giant to Don Fernando.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fernando thanked Heaven a thousand times for having led him out of a labyrinth, in which his honour and virtue were like to have been lost.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Dorothea, Cardenio, and Lucinda thought the sudden change of their affairs too surprising to be real; and could hardly be induced to believe their happiness.
instrumentaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnstrəˈmentəl/
relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He found his lordship and his hopes vanished into smoke; the Princess Micomicona was changed to Dorothea, and the giant to Don Fernando.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading _The history of the famous Princess Micomicona continued; with other pleasant adventures._ The joy of the whole company was unspeakable by the happy conclusion of this perplexed business.
labyrinthnounUS /ˈlæbərɪnθ/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading Fernando thanked Heaven a thousand times for having led him out of a labyrinth, in which his honour and virtue were like to have been lost.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Fernando thanked Heaven a thousand times for having led him out of a labyrinth, in which his honour and virtue were like to have been lost.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Fernando thanked Heaven a thousand times for having led him out of a labyrinth, in which his honour and virtue were like to have been lost.
in like or similar manner
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading He found his lordship and his hopes vanished into smoke; the Princess Micomicona was changed to Dorothea, and the giant to Don Fernando.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Fernando thanked Heaven a thousand times for having led him out of a labyrinth, in which his honour and virtue were like to have been lost.
Lucinda
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From this reading Dorothea, Cardenio, and Lucinda thought the sudden change of their affairs too surprising to be real; and could hardly be induced to believe their happiness.
Micomicona
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From this reading _The history of the famous Princess Micomicona continued; with other pleasant adventures._ The joy of the whole company was unspeakable by the happy conclusion of this perplexed business.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
not any; not one
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The history of the famous Princess Micomicona continued; with other pleasant adventures._ The joy of the whole company was unspeakable by the happy conclusion of this perplexed business.
and nothing more
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _The history of the famous Princess Micomicona continued; with other pleasant adventures._ The joy of the whole company was unspeakable by the happy conclusion of this perplexed business.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Fernando thanked Heaven a thousand times for having led him out of a labyrinth, in which his honour and virtue were like to have been lost.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading _The history of the famous Princess Micomicona continued; with other pleasant adventures._ The joy of the whole company was unspeakable by the happy conclusion of this perplexed business.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading _The history of the famous Princess Micomicona continued; with other pleasant adventures._ The joy of the whole company was unspeakable by the happy conclusion of this perplexed business.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading _The history of the famous Princess Micomicona continued; with other pleasant adventures._ The joy of the whole company was unspeakable by the happy conclusion of this perplexed business.
Quixote
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From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Dorothea, Cardenio, and Lucinda thought the sudden change of their affairs too surprising to be real; and could hardly be induced to believe their happiness.
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
Sancho
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From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
have in common
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading He found his lordship and his hopes vanished into smoke; the Princess Micomicona was changed to Dorothea, and the giant to Don Fernando.
sourverbUS /ˈsaʊər/
go sour or spoil
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Dorothea, Cardenio, and Lucinda thought the sudden change of their affairs too surprising to be real; and could hardly be induced to believe their happiness.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading Dorothea, Cardenio, and Lucinda thought the sudden change of their affairs too surprising to be real; and could hardly be induced to believe their happiness.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Fernando thanked Heaven a thousand times for having led him out of a labyrinth, in which his honour and virtue were like to have been lost.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The history of the famous Princess Micomicona continued; with other pleasant adventures._ The joy of the whole company was unspeakable by the happy conclusion of this perplexed business.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Dorothea, Cardenio, and Lucinda thought the sudden change of their affairs too surprising to be real; and could hardly be induced to believe their happiness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _The history of the famous Princess Micomicona continued; with other pleasant adventures._ The joy of the whole company was unspeakable by the happy conclusion of this perplexed business.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Dorothea, Cardenio, and Lucinda thought the sudden change of their affairs too surprising to be real; and could hardly be induced to believe their happiness.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Fernando thanked Heaven a thousand times for having led him out of a labyrinth, in which his honour and virtue were like to have been lost.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Fernando thanked Heaven a thousand times for having led him out of a labyrinth, in which his honour and virtue were like to have been lost.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dorothea, Cardenio, and Lucinda thought the sudden change of their affairs too surprising to be real; and could hardly be induced to believe their happiness.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Dorothea, Cardenio, and Lucinda thought the sudden change of their affairs too surprising to be real; and could hardly be induced to believe their happiness.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
unspeakableadjectiveUS /ənˈspiːkəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading _The history of the famous Princess Micomicona continued; with other pleasant adventures._ The joy of the whole company was unspeakable by the happy conclusion of this perplexed business.
having passed out of existence
From this reading He found his lordship and his hopes vanished into smoke; the Princess Micomicona was changed to Dorothea, and the giant to Don Fernando.
precisely as stated
From this reading The curate, as he was very instrumental in the general reconciliation, had likewise no small share in the general joy; and that no discontent might sour their universal satisfaction, Cardenio and the curate engaged to see the hostess satisfied for all the damages committed by Don Quixote; only poor Sancho drooped sadly.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Fernando thanked Heaven a thousand times for having led him out of a labyrinth, in which his honour and virtue were like to have been lost.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The history of the famous Princess Micomicona continued; with other pleasant adventures._ The joy of the whole company was unspeakable by the happy conclusion of this perplexed business.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fernando thanked Heaven a thousand times for having led him out of a labyrinth, in which his honour and virtue were like to have been lost.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fernando thanked Heaven a thousand times for having led him out of a labyrinth, in which his honour and virtue were like to have been lost.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading _The history of the famous Princess Micomicona continued; with other pleasant adventures._ The joy of the whole company was unspeakable by the happy conclusion of this perplexed business.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _The history of the famous Princess Micomicona continued; with other pleasant adventures._ The joy of the whole company was unspeakable by the happy conclusion of this perplexed business.
