Chapter XXXII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

later than; following

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading As soon as he came to the gates, the magistrates came out to receive him, the bells rung, and all the people gave general demonstrations of joy.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

react verbally

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As soon as he came to the gates, the magistrates came out to receive him, the bells rung, and all the people gave general demonstrations of joy.

plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

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From this reading They gave him to understand that the name of the place was the island of Barataria.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading As soon as he came to the gates, the magistrates came out to receive him, the bells rung, and all the people gave general demonstrations of joy.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading They then delivered him the keys of the gates, and received him as perpetual governor of the island of Barataria.

plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading As soon as he came to the gates, the magistrates came out to receive him, the bells rung, and all the people gave general demonstrations of joy.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading As soon as he came to the gates, the magistrates came out to receive him, the bells rung, and all the people gave general demonstrations of joy.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading They gave him to understand that the name of the place was the island of Barataria.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading As soon as he came to the gates, the magistrates came out to receive him, the bells rung, and all the people gave general demonstrations of joy.

bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

the head of a state government

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They gave him to understand that the name of the place was the island of Barataria.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading As soon as he came to the gates, the magistrates came out to receive him, the bells rung, and all the people gave general demonstrations of joy.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading They then delivered him the keys of the gates, and received him as perpetual governor of the island of Barataria.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading As soon as he came to the gates, the magistrates came out to receive him, the bells rung, and all the people gave general demonstrations of joy.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading They gave him to understand that the name of the place was the island of Barataria.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As soon as he came to the gates, the magistrates came out to receive him, the bells rung, and all the people gave general demonstrations of joy.

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From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading As soon as he came to the gates, the magistrates came out to receive him, the bells rung, and all the people gave general demonstrations of joy.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading They then delivered him the keys of the gates, and received him as perpetual governor of the island of Barataria.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They gave him to understand that the name of the place was the island of Barataria.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

past form of “propound” — put forward, as of an idea

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

get something; come into possession of

From this reading As soon as he came to the gates, the magistrates came out to receive him, the bells rung, and all the people gave general demonstrations of joy.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading They then delivered him the keys of the gates, and received him as perpetual governor of the island of Barataria.

feel happiness or joy

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

From this reading As soon as he came to the gates, the magistrates came out to receive him, the bells rung, and all the people gave general demonstrations of joy.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

in the near future

From this reading As soon as he came to the gates, the magistrates came out to receive him, the bells rung, and all the people gave general demonstrations of joy.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

plural of “territory” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading They then delivered him the keys of the gates, and received him as perpetual governor of the island of Barataria.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They gave him to understand that the name of the place was the island of Barataria.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading They gave him to understand that the name of the place was the island of Barataria.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.

at the time that

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

in or at the place that

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

which person or people

From this reading Next they carried him to the court of justice; where, when they had placed him in his seat, "My lord governor," said the duke's steward to him, "it is an ancient custom here, that he who takes possession of this famous island must answer some difficult and intricate question that is propounded to him; and, by the return he makes, the people feel the pulse of his understanding, and, by an estimate of his abilities, judge whether they ought to rejoice or to be sorry for his coming."

in the company of; together with

From this reading _How the great Sancho Panza took possession of his island, and in what manner he began to govern._ After having travelled a certain distance, Governor Sancho, with his attendants, came to a town that had about a thousand inhabitants, and was one of the best in the duke's territories.