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 Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Very likely," said Sancho; "we had better let him dismount, and by-and-by we can ask about it."

highly skilled

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading The gentleman dismounted, and the landlady gave him a room on the ground floor opposite Don Quixote's and adorned with painted serge hangings of the same sort.

(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 HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

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

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

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

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

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

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Very likely," said Sancho; "we had better let him dismount, and by-and-by we can ask about it."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

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

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Very likely," said Sancho; "we had better let him dismount, and by-and-by we can ask about it."

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading When he heard this Don Quixote said to Sancho, "Look here, Sancho; on turning over the leaves of that book of the Second Part of my history I think I came casually upon this name of Don Alvaro Tarfe."

an indefinite time in the future

From this reading "Very likely," said Sancho; "we had better let him dismount, and by-and-by we can ask about it."

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

From this reading When he heard this Don Quixote said to Sancho, "Look here, Sancho; on turning over the leaves of that book of the Second Part of my history I think I came casually upon this name of Don Alvaro Tarfe."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Very likely," said Sancho; "we had better let him dismount, and by-and-by we can ask about it."

not methodically or according to plan

From this reading When he heard this Don Quixote said to Sancho, "Look here, Sancho; on turning over the leaves of that book of the Second Part of my history I think I came casually upon this name of Don Alvaro Tarfe."

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

alight from (a horse)

From this reading "Very likely," said Sancho; "we had better let him dismount, and by-and-by we can ask about it."

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

From this reading The gentleman dismounted, and the landlady gave him a room on the ground floor opposite Don Quixote's and adorned with painted serge hangings of the same sort.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The gentleman dismounted, and the landlady gave him a room on the ground floor opposite Don Quixote's and adorned with painted serge hangings of the same sort.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

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

From this reading The gentleman dismounted, and the landlady gave him a room on the ground floor opposite Don Quixote's and adorned with painted serge hangings of the same sort.

a man of refinement

From this reading The gentleman dismounted, and the landlady gave him a room on the ground floor opposite Don Quixote's and adorned with painted serge hangings of the same sort.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The gentleman dismounted, and the landlady gave him a room on the ground floor opposite Don Quixote's and adorned with painted serge hangings of the same sort.

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

From this reading "Very likely," said Sancho; "we had better let him dismount, and by-and-by we can ask about it."

plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading The gentleman dismounted, and the landlady gave him a room on the ground floor opposite Don Quixote's and adorned with painted serge hangings of the same sort.

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

From this reading When he heard this Don Quixote said to Sancho, "Look here, Sancho; on turning over the leaves of that book of the Second Part of my history I think I came casually upon this name of Don Alvaro Tarfe."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading When he heard this Don Quixote said to Sancho, "Look here, Sancho; on turning over the leaves of that book of the Second Part of my history I think I came casually upon this name of Don Alvaro Tarfe."

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

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

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

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

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

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading When he heard this Don Quixote said to Sancho, "Look here, Sancho; on turning over the leaves of that book of the Second Part of my history I think I came casually upon this name of Don Alvaro Tarfe."

the back of a horse

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

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

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

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

From this reading When he heard this Don Quixote said to Sancho, "Look here, Sancho; on turning over the leaves of that book of the Second Part of my history I think I came casually upon this name of Don Alvaro Tarfe."

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

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

a landlord who is a woman

From this reading The gentleman dismounted, and the landlady gave him a room on the ground floor opposite Don Quixote's and adorned with painted serge hangings of the same sort.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

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

From this reading When he heard this Don Quixote said to Sancho, "Look here, Sancho; on turning over the leaves of that book of the Second Part of my history I think I came casually upon this name of Don Alvaro Tarfe."

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Very likely," said Sancho; "we had better let him dismount, and by-and-by we can ask about it."

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading "Very likely," said Sancho; "we had better let him dismount, and by-and-by we can ask about it."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When he heard this Don Quixote said to Sancho, "Look here, Sancho; on turning over the leaves of that book of the Second Part of my history I think I came casually upon this name of Don Alvaro Tarfe."

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading When he heard this Don Quixote said to Sancho, "Look here, Sancho; on turning over the leaves of that book of the Second Part of my history I think I came casually upon this name of Don Alvaro Tarfe."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading When he heard this Don Quixote said to Sancho, "Look here, Sancho; on turning over the leaves of that book of the Second Part of my history I think I came casually upon this name of Don Alvaro Tarfe."

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

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading The gentleman dismounted, and the landlady gave him a room on the ground floor opposite Don Quixote's and adorned with painted serge hangings of the same sort.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

above and across; more than

From this reading When he heard this Don Quixote said to Sancho, "Look here, Sancho; on turning over the leaves of that book of the Second Part of my history I think I came casually upon this name of Don Alvaro Tarfe."

coated with paint

From this reading The gentleman dismounted, and the landlady gave him a room on the ground floor opposite Don Quixote's and adorned with painted serge hangings of the same sort.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading When he heard this Don Quixote said to Sancho, "Look here, Sancho; on turning over the leaves of that book of the Second Part of my history I think I came casually upon this name of Don Alvaro Tarfe."

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

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

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

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

From this reading The gentleman dismounted, and the landlady gave him a room on the ground floor opposite Don Quixote's and adorned with painted serge hangings of the same sort.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

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

From this reading The gentleman dismounted, and the landlady gave him a room on the ground floor opposite Don Quixote's and adorned with painted serge hangings of the same sort.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

Identical; not different.

From this reading The gentleman dismounted, and the landlady gave him a room on the ground floor opposite Don Quixote's and adorned with painted serge hangings of the same sort.

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

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

-ing form of “scourge” — punish severely; excoriate

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

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

From this reading When he heard this Don Quixote said to Sancho, "Look here, Sancho; on turning over the leaves of that book of the Second Part of my history I think I came casually upon this name of Don Alvaro Tarfe."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

a twilled woolen fabric

From this reading The gentleman dismounted, and the landlady gave him a room on the ground floor opposite Don Quixote's and adorned with painted serge hangings of the same sort.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The gentleman dismounted, and the landlady gave him a room on the ground floor opposite Don Quixote's and adorned with painted serge hangings of the same sort.

carry out

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

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

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

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

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading When he heard this Don Quixote said to Sancho, "Look here, Sancho; on turning over the leaves of that book of the Second Part of my history I think I came casually upon this name of Don Alvaro Tarfe."

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

From this reading When he heard this Don Quixote said to Sancho, "Look here, Sancho; on turning over the leaves of that book of the Second Part of my history I think I came casually upon this name of Don Alvaro Tarfe."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

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

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

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

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

a person who changes location

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading When he heard this Don Quixote said to Sancho, "Look here, Sancho; on turning over the leaves of that book of the Second Part of my history I think I came casually upon this name of Don Alvaro Tarfe."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When he heard this Don Quixote said to Sancho, "Look here, Sancho; on turning over the leaves of that book of the Second Part of my history I think I came casually upon this name of Don Alvaro Tarfe."

precisely as stated

From this reading "Very likely," said Sancho; "we had better let him dismount, and by-and-by we can ask about it."

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Very likely," said Sancho; "we had better let him dismount, and by-and-by we can ask about it."

at the time that

From this reading When he heard this Don Quixote said to Sancho, "Look here, Sancho; on turning over the leaves of that book of the Second Part of my history I think I came casually upon this name of Don Alvaro Tarfe."

which person or people

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading OF HOW DON QUIXOTE AND SANCHO REACHED THEIR VILLAGE All that day Don Quixote and Sancho remained in the village and inn waiting for night, the one to finish off his task of scourging in the open country, the other to see it accomplished, for therein lay the accomplishment of his wishes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Meanwhile there arrived at the hostelry a traveller on horseback with three or four servants, one of whom said to him who appeared to be the master, "Here, Senor Don Alvaro Tarfe, your worship may take your siesta to-day; the quarters seem clean and cool."