Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

(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 OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Don Quixote's cares kept him restless, so much so that he awoke Sancho and said to him, "I am amazed, Sancho, at the unconcern of thy temperament.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Don Quixote's cares kept him restless, so much so that he awoke Sancho and said to him, "I am amazed, Sancho, at the unconcern of thy temperament.

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

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

any two places or regions on diametrically opposite sides of the Earth

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading I believe thou art made of marble or hard brass, incapable of any emotion or feeling whatever.

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

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Don Quixote's cares kept him restless, so much so that he awoke Sancho and said to him, "I am amazed, Sancho, at the unconcern of thy temperament.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading I lie awake while thou sleepest, I weep while thou singest, I am faint with fasting while thou art sluggish and torpid from pure repletion.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading Don Quixote's cares kept him restless, so much so that he awoke Sancho and said to him, "I am amazed, Sancho, at the unconcern of thy temperament.

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

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

for the reason that

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I believe thou art made of marble or hard brass, incapable of any emotion or feeling whatever.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading I believe thou art made of marble or hard brass, incapable of any emotion or feeling whatever.

very irritable

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

any strong feeling

From this reading I believe thou art made of marble or hard brass, incapable of any emotion or feeling whatever.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading I lie awake while thou sleepest, I weep while thou singest, I am faint with fasting while thou art sluggish and torpid from pure repletion.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

abstaining from food

From this reading I lie awake while thou sleepest, I weep while thou singest, I am faint with fasting while thou art sluggish and torpid from pure repletion.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading I believe thou art made of marble or hard brass, incapable of any emotion or feeling whatever.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

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

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

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

From this reading I believe thou art made of marble or hard brass, incapable of any emotion or feeling whatever.

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

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

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

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

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

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Don Quixote's cares kept him restless, so much so that he awoke Sancho and said to him, "I am amazed, Sancho, at the unconcern of thy temperament.

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

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability

From this reading I believe thou art made of marble or hard brass, incapable of any emotion or feeling whatever.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Don Quixote's cares kept him restless, so much so that he awoke Sancho and said to him, "I am amazed, Sancho, at the unconcern of thy temperament.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading I lie awake while thou sleepest, I weep while thou singest, I am faint with fasting while thou art sluggish and torpid from pure repletion.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I believe thou art made of marble or hard brass, incapable of any emotion or feeling whatever.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading I believe thou art made of marble or hard brass, incapable of any emotion or feeling whatever.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Don Quixote's cares kept him restless, so much so that he awoke Sancho and said to him, "I am amazed, Sancho, at the unconcern of thy temperament.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I believe thou art made of marble or hard brass, incapable of any emotion or feeling whatever.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading I lie awake while thou sleepest, I weep while thou singest, I am faint with fasting while thou art sluggish and torpid from pure repletion.

one of four equal parts

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

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From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

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From this reading Don Quixote's cares kept him restless, so much so that he awoke Sancho and said to him, "I am amazed, Sancho, at the unconcern of thy temperament.

the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more

From this reading I lie awake while thou sleepest, I weep while thou singest, I am faint with fasting while thou art sluggish and torpid from pure repletion.

worried and uneasy

From this reading Don Quixote's cares kept him restless, so much so that he awoke Sancho and said to him, "I am amazed, Sancho, at the unconcern of thy temperament.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Don Quixote's cares kept him restless, so much so that he awoke Sancho and said to him, "I am amazed, Sancho, at the unconcern of thy temperament.

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From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

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From this reading I lie awake while thou sleepest, I weep while thou singest, I am faint with fasting while thou art sluggish and torpid from pure repletion.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

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From this reading I lie awake while thou sleepest, I weep while thou singest, I am faint with fasting while thou art sluggish and torpid from pure repletion.

moving slowly

From this reading I lie awake while thou sleepest, I weep while thou singest, I am faint with fasting while thou art sluggish and torpid from pure repletion.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

your usual mood

From this reading Don Quixote's cares kept him restless, so much so that he awoke Sancho and said to him, "I am amazed, Sancho, at the unconcern of thy temperament.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

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

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

in or at that place or location

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading I believe thou art made of marble or hard brass, incapable of any emotion or feeling whatever.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading Don Quixote's cares kept him restless, so much so that he awoke Sancho and said to him, "I am amazed, Sancho, at the unconcern of thy temperament.

up to a particular time

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

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

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

slow and apathetic

From this reading I lie awake while thou sleepest, I weep while thou singest, I am faint with fasting while thou art sluggish and torpid from pure repletion.

the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern

From this reading Don Quixote's cares kept him restless, so much so that he awoke Sancho and said to him, "I am amazed, Sancho, at the unconcern of thy temperament.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

precisely as stated

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

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

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading I lie awake while thou sleepest, I weep while thou singest, I am faint with fasting while thou art sluggish and torpid from pure repletion.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading I believe thou art made of marble or hard brass, incapable of any emotion or feeling whatever.

in or at the place that

From this reading OF THE BRISTLY ADVENTURE THAT BEFELL DON QUIXOTE The night was somewhat dark, for though there was a moon in the sky it was not in a quarter where she could be seen; for sometimes the lady Diana goes on a stroll to the antipodes, and leaves the mountains all black and the valleys in darkness.

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From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

during the time that

From this reading I lie awake while thou sleepest, I weep while thou singest, I am faint with fasting while thou art sluggish and torpid from pure repletion.

which person or people

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Don Quixote obeyed nature so far as to sleep his first sleep, but did not give way to the second, very different from Sancho, who never had any second, because with him sleep lasted from night till morning, wherein he showed what a sound constitution and few cares he had.