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The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 32
The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 32

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 32 is here in full — 88 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.
The clarions sounded as Sancho entered the room, and four pages came forward to present him with water for his hands, which Sancho received with great dignity.
The music ceased, and Sancho seated himself at the head of the table, for there was only that seat placed, and no more than one cover laid.
A personage, who it appeared afterwards was a physician, placed himself standing by his side with a whalebone wand in his hand.
They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 32

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 32 is here in full — 88 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.
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The clarions sounded as Sancho entered the room, and four pages came forward to present him with water for his hands, which Sancho received with great dignity.
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The music ceased, and Sancho seated himself at the head of the table, for there was only that seat placed, and no more than one cover laid.
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A personage, who it appeared afterwards was a physician, placed himself standing by his side with a whalebone wand in his hand.
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They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

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bib noun US /bɪb/

top part of an apron; covering the chest

From this reading “They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.”

carver noun US /ˈkɑːrvər/

United States botanist and agricultural chemist who developed many uses for peanuts and soy beans and sweet potatoes (1864-1943)

From this reading “They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.”

dish noun US /dɪʃ/

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading “They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.”

dishes noun US /ˈdɪʃəz/

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading “They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.”

laced adjective US /leɪst/

closed with a lace

From this reading “They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.”

spacious adjective US /ˈspeɪʃəs/

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading “WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.”

sumptuous adjective US /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/

ostentatiously rich and superior in quality

From this reading “WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.”

wand noun US /wɑːnd/

a rod used by a magician or water diviner

From this reading “A personage, who it appeared afterwards was a physician, placed himself standing by his side with a whalebone wand in his hand.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

ACCOUNTnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A personage, who it appeared afterwards was a physician, placed himself standing by his side with a whalebone wand in his hand.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The clarions sounded as Sancho entered the room, and four pages came forward to present him with water for his hands, which Sancho received with great dignity.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A personage, who it appeared afterwards was a physician, placed himself standing by his side with a whalebone wand in his hand.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading The clarions sounded as Sancho entered the room, and four pages came forward to present him with water for his hands, which Sancho received with great dignity.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The music ceased, and Sancho seated himself at the head of the table, for there was only that seat placed, and no more than one cover laid.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

bibnounUS /bɪb/

top part of an apron; covering the chest

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A personage, who it appeared afterwards was a physician, placed himself standing by his side with a whalebone wand in his hand.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

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

From this reading The clarions sounded as Sancho entered the room, and four pages came forward to present him with water for his hands, which Sancho received with great dignity.

carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/

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

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

carvernounUS /ˈkɑːrvər/

United States botanist and agricultural chemist who developed many uses for peanuts and soy beans and sweet potatoes (1864-1943)

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

ceasedverbUS /siːst/

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The music ceased, and Sancho seated himself at the head of the table, for there was only that seat placed, and no more than one cover laid.

chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

clarions

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From this reading The clarions sounded as Sancho entered the room, and four pages came forward to present him with water for his hands, which Sancho received with great dignity.

clothnounUS /klɔːθ/

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

CONDUCTEDverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

CONTINUEDadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/

without stop or interruption

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

courtnounUS /kɔːrt/

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

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

coververbUS /ˈkʌvər/

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading The music ceased, and Sancho seated himself at the head of the table, for there was only that seat placed, and no more than one cover laid.

coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading The clarions sounded as Sancho entered the room, and four pages came forward to present him with water for his hands, which Sancho received with great dignity.

dishnounUS /dɪʃ/

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The clarions sounded as Sancho entered the room, and four pages came forward to present him with water for his hands, which Sancho received with great dignity.

fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The clarions sounded as Sancho entered the room, and four pages came forward to present him with water for his hands, which Sancho received with great dignity.

forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The clarions sounded as Sancho entered the room, and four pages came forward to present him with water for his hands, which Sancho received with great dignity.

fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The clarions sounded as Sancho entered the room, and four pages came forward to present him with water for his hands, which Sancho received with great dignity.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

fruitnounUS /fruːt/

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

GOVERNMENTnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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

From this reading The clarions sounded as Sancho entered the room, and four pages came forward to present him with water for his hands, which Sancho received with great dignity.

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A personage, who it appeared afterwards was a physician, placed himself standing by his side with a whalebone wand in his hand.

handsnounUS /hændz/

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The clarions sounded as Sancho entered the room, and four pages came forward to present him with water for his hands, which Sancho received with great dignity.

headnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The music ceased, and Sancho seated himself at the head of the table, for there was only that seat placed, and no more than one cover laid.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading The clarions sounded as Sancho entered the room, and four pages came forward to present him with water for his hands, which Sancho received with great dignity.

HIMSELFpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/

the aggregate of past events

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

HOW

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From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A personage, who it appeared afterwards was a physician, placed himself standing by his side with a whalebone wand in his hand.

justicenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

lacedadjectiveUS /leɪst/

closed with a lace

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/

set down according to a plan

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

liftedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪftəd/

held up in the air

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

magnificencenoun

splendid or imposing in size or appearance

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The music ceased, and Sancho seated himself at the head of the table, for there was only that seat placed, and no more than one cover laid.

musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading The music ceased, and Sancho seated himself at the head of the table, for there was only that seat placed, and no more than one cover laid.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading The music ceased, and Sancho seated himself at the head of the table, for there was only that seat placed, and no more than one cover laid.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The music ceased, and Sancho seated himself at the head of the table, for there was only that seat placed, and no more than one cover laid.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading The music ceased, and Sancho seated himself at the head of the table, for there was only that seat placed, and no more than one cover laid.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

pagesnounUS /ˈpeɪdʒəz/

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading The clarions sounded as Sancho entered the room, and four pages came forward to present him with water for his hands, which Sancho received with great dignity.

palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/

a large and stately mansion

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

PANZA

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

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

personagenoun

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading A personage, who it appeared afterwards was a physician, placed himself standing by his side with a whalebone wand in his hand.

physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading A personage, who it appeared afterwards was a physician, placed himself standing by his side with a whalebone wand in his hand.

placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The music ceased, and Sancho seated himself at the head of the table, for there was only that seat placed, and no more than one cover laid.

playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/

(of games) engaged in

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The clarions sounded as Sancho entered the room, and four pages came forward to present him with water for his hands, which Sancho received with great dignity.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The clarions sounded as Sancho entered the room, and four pages came forward to present him with water for his hands, which Sancho received with great dignity.

roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The clarions sounded as Sancho entered the room, and four pages came forward to present him with water for his hands, which Sancho received with great dignity.

royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

SANCHO

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From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

saysnounUS /sez/

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

seatnounUS /siːt/

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

From this reading The music ceased, and Sancho seated himself at the head of the table, for there was only that seat placed, and no more than one cover laid.

seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The music ceased, and Sancho seated himself at the head of the table, for there was only that seat placed, and no more than one cover laid.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading A personage, who it appeared afterwards was a physician, placed himself standing by his side with a whalebone wand in his hand.

sortsnounUS /sɔːrts/

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

soundedverbUS /ˈsaʊndɪd/

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading The clarions sounded as Sancho entered the room, and four pages came forward to present him with water for his hands, which Sancho received with great dignity.

spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/

having a supporting base

From this reading A personage, who it appeared afterwards was a physician, placed himself standing by his side with a whalebone wand in his hand.

studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

sumptuousadjectiveUS /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/

ostentatiously rich and superior in quality

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The music ceased, and Sancho seated himself at the head of the table, for there was only that seat placed, and no more than one cover laid.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

wandnounUS /wɑːnd/

a rod used by a magician or water diviner

From this reading A personage, who it appeared afterwards was a physician, placed himself standing by his side with a whalebone wand in his hand.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The clarions sounded as Sancho entered the room, and four pages came forward to present him with water for his hands, which Sancho received with great dignity.

whalebonenoun

a horny material from the upper jaws of certain whales; used as the ribs of fans or as stays in corsets

From this reading A personage, who it appeared afterwards was a physician, placed himself standing by his side with a whalebone wand in his hand.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

WHEREIN

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From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The clarions sounded as Sancho entered the room, and four pages came forward to present him with water for his hands, which Sancho received with great dignity.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

whitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading They then lifted up a fine white cloth covering fruit and a great variety of dishes of different sorts; one who looked like a student said grace, and a page put a laced bib on Sancho, while another who played the part of head carver placed a dish of fruit before him.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading A personage, who it appeared afterwards was a physician, placed himself standing by his side with a whalebone wand in his hand.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading WHEREIN IS CONTINUED THE ACCOUNT OF HOW SANCHO PANZA CONDUCTED HIMSELF IN HIS GOVERNMENT The history says that from the justice court they carried Sancho to a sumptuous palace, where in a spacious chamber there was a table laid out with royal magnificence.

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