Chapter X

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From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

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From this reading FOOTNOTES: [24] Nec imbellem feroces Progenerant aquilæ columbam.--HOR.

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

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

anew

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

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

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

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From this reading FOOTNOTES: [24] Nec imbellem feroces Progenerant aquilæ columbam.--HOR.

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

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

undisputed credibility

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

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From this reading THE AUTO-DA-FÉ.

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

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

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

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

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From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

a period of 100 years

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

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From this reading FOOTNOTES: [24] Nec imbellem feroces Progenerant aquilæ columbam.--HOR.

a priest who hears confession and gives absolution

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

the specified day of the month

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

true confidential information

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

(Roman Catholic Church) Spanish priest who founded an order whose members became known as Dominicans or Black Friars (circa 1170-1221)

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

a Roman Catholic friar wearing the black mantle of the Dominican order

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

earlier in time; previously

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

set up or found

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

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From this reading FOOTNOTES: [24] Nec imbellem feroces Progenerant aquilæ columbam.--HOR.

past form of “flourish” — grow vigorously

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [24] Nec imbellem feroces Progenerant aquilæ columbam.--HOR.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

a general kind of something

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

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

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

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

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

for this reason

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

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

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

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

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

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From this reading FOOTNOTES: [24] Nec imbellem feroces Progenerant aquilæ columbam.--HOR.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

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

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

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From this reading FOOTNOTES: [24] Nec imbellem feroces Progenerant aquilæ columbam.--HOR.

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

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

cause to come to know personally

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

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

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading A LEGEND OF SPAIN.

engage in

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

one of two (approximately) equal parts

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

an acute inflammatory disease occurring in the intestines of premature infants; necrosis of intestinal tissue may follow

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [24] Nec imbellem feroces Progenerant aquilæ columbam.--HOR.

not any; not one

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

on one occasion

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

by chance

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

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

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [24] Nec imbellem feroces Progenerant aquilæ columbam.--HOR.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

not clear to the understanding

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

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

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Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading A LEGEND OF SPAIN.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

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

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

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

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

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

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

the Spaniard who as Grand Inquisitor was responsible for the death of thousands of Jews and suspected witches during the Spanish Inquisition (1420-1498)

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

a person who translates written messages from one language to another

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

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

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to

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

From this reading That a splendid specimen of the _genus Homo, species Monk_, flourished in the earlier moiety of the 15th century, under the appellation of Torquemada, is notorious,--and this fact might seem to establish the era of the story; but then _his_ name was John--not Dominic--though he was a _Dominican_, and hence the mistake, if any, may perhaps have originated--but then again the Spanish Queen to whom he was Confessor was called Isabella, and not Blanche--it is a puzzling affair altogether.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading From his own silence on the subject, it may well be doubted whether the worthy transcriber knew, himself, the date of the transactions he has recorded; the authenticity of the details, however, cannot be well called in question.--Be this as it may, I shall make no further question, but at once introduce my "pensive public" to