used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading First, it has procured me the honour of your acquaintance, which I shall always esteem a singular happiness.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading First, it has procured me the honour of your acquaintance, which I shall always esteem a singular happiness.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Noble Don Quixote," said he, "for four principal reasons, I am extremely pleased with having taken this journey with you.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
antiquitynounUS /ænˈtɪkwəti/
the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the second place, sir, the secrets of Montesinos' cave, and the transformations of Guadiana, and Ruydera's lakes, have been revealed to me, which may look very great in my Spanish Ovid.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
calmestadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːməst/
superlative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
card-playingadjective
preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading In the second place, sir, the secrets of Montesinos' cave, and the transformations of Guadiana, and Ruydera's lakes, have been revealed to me, which may look very great in my Spanish Ovid.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading "Noble Don Quixote," said he, "for four principal reasons, I am extremely pleased with having taken this journey with you.
DulcineanounUS /ˌdʌlsɪˈniːə/
a woman who is a man's sweetheart
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
Durandarte
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From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
easinessnoun
a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
enchantmentnounUS /enˈtʃæntmənt/
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading First, it has procured me the honour of your acquaintance, which I shall always esteem a singular happiness.
divisible by two
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
at any time
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading "Noble Don Quixote," said he, "for four principal reasons, I am extremely pleased with having taken this journey with you.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, it has procured me the honour of your acquaintance, which I shall always esteem a singular happiness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Noble Don Quixote," said he, "for four principal reasons, I am extremely pleased with having taken this journey with you.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "Noble Don Quixote," said he, "for four principal reasons, I am extremely pleased with having taken this journey with you.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In the second place, sir, the secrets of Montesinos' cave, and the transformations of Guadiana, and Ruydera's lakes, have been revealed to me, which may look very great in my Spanish Ovid.
Great'snounUS /ɡreɪts/
possessive form of “great” — a person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
Guadiana
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From this reading In the second place, sir, the secrets of Montesinos' cave, and the transformations of Guadiana, and Ruydera's lakes, have been revealed to me, which may look very great in my Spanish Ovid.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading First, it has procured me the honour of your acquaintance, which I shall always esteem a singular happiness.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First, it has procured me the honour of your acquaintance, which I shall always esteem a singular happiness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Noble Don Quixote," said he, "for four principal reasons, I am extremely pleased with having taken this journey with you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
the state of being honored
From this reading First, it has procured me the honour of your acquaintance, which I shall always esteem a singular happiness.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Noble Don Quixote," said he, "for four principal reasons, I am extremely pleased with having taken this journey with you.
impertinentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrtənənt/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the second place, sir, the secrets of Montesinos' cave, and the transformations of Guadiana, and Ruydera's lakes, have been revealed to me, which may look very great in my Spanish Ovid.
infusedverbUS /ˌɪnˈfjuːzd/
past form of “infuse” — teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading First, it has procured me the honour of your acquaintance, which I shall always esteem a singular happiness.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading "Noble Don Quixote," said he, "for four principal reasons, I am extremely pleased with having taken this journey with you.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading In the second place, sir, the secrets of Montesinos' cave, and the transformations of Guadiana, and Ruydera's lakes, have been revealed to me, which may look very great in my Spanish Ovid.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
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 My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In the second place, sir, the secrets of Montesinos' cave, and the transformations of Guadiana, and Ruydera's lakes, have been revealed to me, which may look very great in my Spanish Ovid.
madmannounUS /ˈmædmæn/
an insane person
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In the second place, sir, the secrets of Montesinos' cave, and the transformations of Guadiana, and Ruydera's lakes, have been revealed to me, which may look very great in my Spanish Ovid.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading First, it has procured me the honour of your acquaintance, which I shall always esteem a singular happiness.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
Montesinos
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From this reading In the second place, sir, the secrets of Montesinos' cave, and the transformations of Guadiana, and Ruydera's lakes, have been revealed to me, which may look very great in my Spanish Ovid.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In the second place, sir, the secrets of Montesinos' cave, and the transformations of Guadiana, and Ruydera's lakes, have been revealed to me, which may look very great in my Spanish Ovid.
absolutely essential
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
NobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "Noble Don Quixote," said he, "for four principal reasons, I am extremely pleased with having taken this journey with you.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
in other respects or ways
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
Ovidnoun
Roman poet remembered for his elegiac verses on love (43 BC - AD 17)
From this reading In the second place, sir, the secrets of Montesinos' cave, and the transformations of Guadiana, and Ruydera's lakes, have been revealed to me, which may look very great in my Spanish Ovid.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the second place, sir, the secrets of Montesinos' cave, and the transformations of Guadiana, and Ruydera's lakes, have been revealed to me, which may look very great in my Spanish Ovid.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "Noble Don Quixote," said he, "for four principal reasons, I am extremely pleased with having taken this journey with you.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading "Noble Don Quixote," said he, "for four principal reasons, I am extremely pleased with having taken this journey with you.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading First, it has procured me the honour of your acquaintance, which I shall always esteem a singular happiness.
Quixote
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From this reading "Noble Don Quixote," said he, "for four principal reasons, I am extremely pleased with having taken this journey with you.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Noble Don Quixote," said he, "for four principal reasons, I am extremely pleased with having taken this journey with you.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading In the second place, sir, the secrets of Montesinos' cave, and the transformations of Guadiana, and Ruydera's lakes, have been revealed to me, which may look very great in my Spanish Ovid.
precisely, exactly
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
Ruydera's
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From this reading In the second place, sir, the secrets of Montesinos' cave, and the transformations of Guadiana, and Ruydera's lakes, have been revealed to me, which may look very great in my Spanish Ovid.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Noble Don Quixote," said he, "for four principal reasons, I am extremely pleased with having taken this journey with you.
Sancho
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From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
saucyadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːsi/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
cut with a saw
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In the second place, sir, the secrets of Montesinos' cave, and the transformations of Guadiana, and Ruydera's lakes, have been revealed to me, which may look very great in my Spanish Ovid.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading In the second place, sir, the secrets of Montesinos' cave, and the transformations of Guadiana, and Ruydera's lakes, have been revealed to me, which may look very great in my Spanish Ovid.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading First, it has procured me the honour of your acquaintance, which I shall always esteem a singular happiness.
shuffleverbUS /ˈʃʌfəl/
walk by dragging one's feet
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
unusual or striking
From this reading First, it has procured me the honour of your acquaintance, which I shall always esteem a singular happiness.
term of address for a man
From this reading In the second place, sir, the secrets of Montesinos' cave, and the transformations of Guadiana, and Ruydera's lakes, have been revealed to me, which may look very great in my Spanish Ovid.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading In the second place, sir, the secrets of Montesinos' cave, and the transformations of Guadiana, and Ruydera's lakes, have been revealed to me, which may look very great in my Spanish Ovid.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
plural of “story” — 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 _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "Noble Don Quixote," said he, "for four principal reasons, I am extremely pleased with having taken this journey with you.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
transformationsnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “transformation” — a qualitative change
From this reading In the second place, sir, the secrets of Montesinos' cave, and the transformations of Guadiana, and Ruydera's lakes, have been revealed to me, which may look very great in my Spanish Ovid.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
the act of using
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
precisely as stated
From this reading In the second place, sir, the secrets of Montesinos' cave, and the transformations of Guadiana, and Ruydera's lakes, have been revealed to me, which may look very great in my Spanish Ovid.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
waked
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From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
which person or people
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Noble Don Quixote," said he, "for four principal reasons, I am extremely pleased with having taken this journey with you.
the words that are spoken
From this reading My third advantage is, to have discovered the antiquity of card-playing, which I find to have been a pastime in use even in the Emperor Charles the Great's time, as may be collected from the words of Durandarte, who, after a long speech of Montesinos', said, as he waked, 'Patience, and shuffle the cards;' which vulgar expression he could never have learned in his enchantment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Which gives an account of a thousand trifles and stories, as impertinent as necessary to the right understanding of this grand history._ The scholar thought Sancho the most saucy servant, and his master the calmest madman, that ever he saw; though he attributed the patience of the latter to a certain good humour and easiness of temper, infused into him by the sight of his mistress Dulcinea, even under enchantment; otherwise he would have thought his not checking Sancho a greater sign of madness than his discourse.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Noble Don Quixote," said he, "for four principal reasons, I am extremely pleased with having taken this journey with you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading First, it has procured me the honour of your acquaintance, which I shall always esteem a singular happiness.
