Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

later than; following

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

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From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

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

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "How now, what cheer, senor?" he exclaimed, setting down the flask upon the table, and turning the light full upon Juan's face; "are you saying your prayers?

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

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

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

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

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

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

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

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

(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 Here's that shall give you better comfort,--something from the vineyards of Xeres de la Frontera,--stout Sherry, that shall make your heart bounce, were it broken twice over.--Come, faith, it will make you merry."

spring back; spring away from an impact

From this reading Here's that shall give you better comfort,--something from the vineyards of Xeres de la Frontera,--stout Sherry, that shall make your heart bounce, were it broken twice over.--Come, faith, it will make you merry."

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Here's that shall give you better comfort,--something from the vineyards of Xeres de la Frontera,--stout Sherry, that shall make your heart bounce, were it broken twice over.--Come, faith, it will make you merry."

give encouragement to

From this reading "How now, what cheer, senor?" he exclaimed, setting down the flask upon the table, and turning the light full upon Juan's face; "are you saying your prayers?

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Here's that shall give you better comfort,--something from the vineyards of Xeres de la Frontera,--stout Sherry, that shall make your heart bounce, were it broken twice over.--Come, faith, it will make you merry."

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Here's that shall give you better comfort,--something from the vineyards of Xeres de la Frontera,--stout Sherry, that shall make your heart bounce, were it broken twice over.--Come, faith, it will make you merry."

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Here's that shall give you better comfort,--something from the vineyards of Xeres de la Frontera,--stout Sherry, that shall make your heart bounce, were it broken twice over.--Come, faith, it will make you merry."

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "How now, what cheer, senor?" he exclaimed, setting down the flask upon the table, and turning the light full upon Juan's face; "are you saying your prayers?

inflected form of “emit” — expel (gases or odors)

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

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

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "How now, what cheer, senor?" he exclaimed, setting down the flask upon the table, and turning the light full upon Juan's face; "are you saying your prayers?

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "How now, what cheer, senor?" he exclaimed, setting down the flask upon the table, and turning the light full upon Juan's face; "are you saying your prayers?

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Here's that shall give you better comfort,--something from the vineyards of Xeres de la Frontera,--stout Sherry, that shall make your heart bounce, were it broken twice over.--Come, faith, it will make you merry."

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

bottle that has a narrow neck

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

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

From this reading Here's that shall give you better comfort,--something from the vineyards of Xeres de la Frontera,--stout Sherry, that shall make your heart bounce, were it broken twice over.--Come, faith, it will make you merry."

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading "How now, what cheer, senor?" he exclaimed, setting down the flask upon the table, and turning the light full upon Juan's face; "are you saying your prayers?

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Here's that shall give you better comfort,--something from the vineyards of Xeres de la Frontera,--stout Sherry, that shall make your heart bounce, were it broken twice over.--Come, faith, it will make you merry."

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

From this reading "How now, what cheer, senor?" he exclaimed, setting down the flask upon the table, and turning the light full upon Juan's face; "are you saying your prayers?

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Here's that shall give you better comfort,--something from the vineyards of Xeres de la Frontera,--stout Sherry, that shall make your heart bounce, were it broken twice over.--Come, faith, it will make you merry."

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

From this reading Here's that shall give you better comfort,--something from the vineyards of Xeres de la Frontera,--stout Sherry, that shall make your heart bounce, were it broken twice over.--Come, faith, it will make you merry."

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

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

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

From this reading "How now, what cheer, senor?" he exclaimed, setting down the flask upon the table, and turning the light full upon Juan's face; "are you saying your prayers?

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

From this reading "I shall never be merry more," said Juan; "and why should I?

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

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

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

From this reading It is better I should not.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Here's that shall give you better comfort,--something from the vineyards of Xeres de la Frontera,--stout Sherry, that shall make your heart bounce, were it broken twice over.--Come, faith, it will make you merry."

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

From this reading "I shall never be merry more," said Juan; "and why should I?

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

From this reading "How now, what cheer, senor?" he exclaimed, setting down the flask upon the table, and turning the light full upon Juan's face; "are you saying your prayers?

and nothing more

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Here's that shall give you better comfort,--something from the vineyards of Xeres de la Frontera,--stout Sherry, that shall make your heart bounce, were it broken twice over.--Come, faith, it will make you merry."

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

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

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

for more time

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

engage in

From this reading Here's that shall give you better comfort,--something from the vineyards of Xeres de la Frontera,--stout Sherry, that shall make your heart bounce, were it broken twice over.--Come, faith, it will make you merry."

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Here's that shall give you better comfort,--something from the vineyards of Xeres de la Frontera,--stout Sherry, that shall make your heart bounce, were it broken twice over.--Come, faith, it will make you merry."

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

From this reading "I shall never be merry more," said Juan; "and why should I?

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "I shall never be merry more," said Juan; "and why should I?

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

not any; not one

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

above and across; more than

From this reading Here's that shall give you better comfort,--something from the vineyards of Xeres de la Frontera,--stout Sherry, that shall make your heart bounce, were it broken twice over.--Come, faith, it will make you merry."

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading "How now, what cheer, senor?" he exclaimed, setting down the flask upon the table, and turning the light full upon Juan's face; "are you saying your prayers?

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I shall never be merry more," said Juan; "and why should I?

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading "How now, what cheer, senor?" he exclaimed, setting down the flask upon the table, and turning the light full upon Juan's face; "are you saying your prayers?

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

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

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

From this reading "How now, what cheer, senor?" he exclaimed, setting down the flask upon the table, and turning the light full upon Juan's face; "are you saying your prayers?

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading "How now, what cheer, senor?" he exclaimed, setting down the flask upon the table, and turning the light full upon Juan's face; "are you saying your prayers?

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Here's that shall give you better comfort,--something from the vineyards of Xeres de la Frontera,--stout Sherry, that shall make your heart bounce, were it broken twice over.--Come, faith, it will make you merry."

dry to sweet amber wine from the Jerez region of southern Spain or similar wines produced elsewhere; usually drunk as an aperitif

From this reading Here's that shall give you better comfort,--something from the vineyards of Xeres de la Frontera,--stout Sherry, that shall make your heart bounce, were it broken twice over.--Come, faith, it will make you merry."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I shall never be merry more," said Juan; "and why should I?

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

a state of social isolation

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

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

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Here's that shall give you better comfort,--something from the vineyards of Xeres de la Frontera,--stout Sherry, that shall make your heart bounce, were it broken twice over.--Come, faith, it will make you merry."

dependable

From this reading Here's that shall give you better comfort,--something from the vineyards of Xeres de la Frontera,--stout Sherry, that shall make your heart bounce, were it broken twice over.--Come, faith, it will make you merry."

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading "How now, what cheer, senor?" he exclaimed, setting down the flask upon the table, and turning the light full upon Juan's face; "are you saying your prayers?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here's that shall give you better comfort,--something from the vineyards of Xeres de la Frontera,--stout Sherry, that shall make your heart bounce, were it broken twice over.--Come, faith, it will make you merry."

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

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

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

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading "How now, what cheer, senor?" he exclaimed, setting down the flask upon the table, and turning the light full upon Juan's face; "are you saying your prayers?

two times

From this reading Here's that shall give you better comfort,--something from the vineyards of Xeres de la Frontera,--stout Sherry, that shall make your heart bounce, were it broken twice over.--Come, faith, it will make you merry."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

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From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "How now, what cheer, senor?" he exclaimed, setting down the flask upon the table, and turning the light full upon Juan's face; "are you saying your prayers?

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

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From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

plural of “vineyard” — a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced

From this reading Here's that shall give you better comfort,--something from the vineyards of Xeres de la Frontera,--stout Sherry, that shall make your heart bounce, were it broken twice over.--Come, faith, it will make you merry."

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

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Here's that shall give you better comfort,--something from the vineyards of Xeres de la Frontera,--stout Sherry, that shall make your heart bounce, were it broken twice over.--Come, faith, it will make you merry."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

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

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "I shall never be merry more," said Juan; "and why should I?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Here's that shall give you better comfort,--something from the vineyards of Xeres de la Frontera,--stout Sherry, that shall make your heart bounce, were it broken twice over.--Come, faith, it will make you merry."

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Some two hours after nightfall, as the unhappy Lerma lay in darkness and solitude, (for Befo was no longer permitted to be his companion,) the door of the prison opened, and the Alguazil, Villafana, entered, bearing a lantern, which emitted just sufficient light to allow his features to be distinguished, together with what seemed a flask of wine--a luxury now to be occasionally obtained, since vessels arrived not unfrequently from the islands.

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

From this reading Here's that shall give you better comfort,--something from the vineyards of Xeres de la Frontera,--stout Sherry, that shall make your heart bounce, were it broken twice over.--Come, faith, it will make you merry."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "How now, what cheer, senor?" he exclaimed, setting down the flask upon the table, and turning the light full upon Juan's face; "are you saying your prayers?

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "How now, what cheer, senor?" he exclaimed, setting down the flask upon the table, and turning the light full upon Juan's face; "are you saying your prayers?