used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Sidenote: A coolness arises between Lazaro and the blind man.]
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading From that time I wished evil to the cruel blind man, and, although he was kind to me afterwards and cured me, I saw very well that he enjoyed my cruel punishment.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading From that time I wished evil to the cruel blind man, and, although he was kind to me afterwards and cured me, I saw very well that he enjoyed my cruel punishment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [Sidenote: A coolness arises between Lazaro and the blind man.]
arisesverbUS /ərˈaɪzəz/
third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading [Sidenote: A coolness arises between Lazaro and the blind man.]
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He washed the bruises and places torn by the bits of the broken jug, but he smiled as he did so, saying, “What would you have, Lazaro?
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading [Sidenote: A coolness arises between Lazaro and the blind man.]
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading He washed the bruises and places torn by the bits of the broken jug, but he smiled as he did so, saying, “What would you have, Lazaro?
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading [Sidenote: A coolness arises between Lazaro and the blind man.]
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading I now wanted to free myself from him, thinking that a few more such blows might free him from me.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading He washed the bruises and places torn by the bits of the broken jug, but he smiled as he did so, saying, “What would you have, Lazaro?
bruisesnounUS /ˈbruːzəz/
plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading He washed the bruises and places torn by the bits of the broken jug, but he smiled as he did so, saying, “What would you have, Lazaro?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He washed the bruises and places torn by the bits of the broken jug, but he smiled as he did so, saying, “What would you have, Lazaro?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He washed the bruises and places torn by the bits of the broken jug, but he smiled as he did so, saying, “What would you have, Lazaro?
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading [Sidenote: A coolness arises between Lazaro and the blind man.]
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading From that time I wished evil to the cruel blind man, and, although he was kind to me afterwards and cured me, I saw very well that he enjoyed my cruel punishment.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading If I wish you ill I cure you and restore you to health,” with other jokes which were not to my taste, when I had only half recovered from my wounds.
curedadjectiveUS /kjʊrd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading From that time I wished evil to the cruel blind man, and, although he was kind to me afterwards and cured me, I saw very well that he enjoyed my cruel punishment.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He washed the bruises and places torn by the bits of the broken jug, but he smiled as he did so, saying, “What would you have, Lazaro?
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading From that time I wished evil to the cruel blind man, and, although he was kind to me afterwards and cured me, I saw very well that he enjoyed my cruel punishment.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading From that time I wished evil to the cruel blind man, and, although he was kind to me afterwards and cured me, I saw very well that he enjoyed my cruel punishment.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I now wanted to free myself from him, thinking that a few more such blows might free him from me.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading I now wanted to free myself from him, thinking that a few more such blows might free him from me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From that time I wished evil to the cruel blind man, and, although he was kind to me afterwards and cured me, I saw very well that he enjoyed my cruel punishment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If I wish you ill I cure you and restore you to health,” with other jokes which were not to my taste, when I had only half recovered from my wounds.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading If I wish you ill I cure you and restore you to health,” with other jokes which were not to my taste, when I had only half recovered from my wounds.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He washed the bruises and places torn by the bits of the broken jug, but he smiled as he did so, saying, “What would you have, Lazaro?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From that time I wished evil to the cruel blind man, and, although he was kind to me afterwards and cured me, I saw very well that he enjoyed my cruel punishment.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading If I wish you ill I cure you and restore you to health,” with other jokes which were not to my taste, when I had only half recovered from my wounds.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I now wanted to free myself from him, thinking that a few more such blows might free him from me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading From that time I wished evil to the cruel blind man, and, although he was kind to me afterwards and cured me, I saw very well that he enjoyed my cruel punishment.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I wish you ill I cure you and restore you to health,” with other jokes which were not to my taste, when I had only half recovered from my wounds.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading If I wish you ill I cure you and restore you to health,” with other jokes which were not to my taste, when I had only half recovered from my wounds.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading If I wish you ill I cure you and restore you to health,” with other jokes which were not to my taste, when I had only half recovered from my wounds.
jugnounUS /dʒʌɡ/
a large bottle with a narrow mouth
From this reading He washed the bruises and places torn by the bits of the broken jug, but he smiled as he did so, saying, “What would you have, Lazaro?
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading From that time I wished evil to the cruel blind man, and, although he was kind to me afterwards and cured me, I saw very well that he enjoyed my cruel punishment.
Lazaro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: A coolness arises between Lazaro and the blind man.]
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading [Sidenote: A coolness arises between Lazaro and the blind man.]
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From that time I wished evil to the cruel blind man, and, although he was kind to me afterwards and cured me, I saw very well that he enjoyed my cruel punishment.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I now wanted to free myself from him, thinking that a few more such blows might free him from me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I now wanted to free myself from him, thinking that a few more such blows might free him from me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading From that time I wished evil to the cruel blind man, and, although he was kind to me afterwards and cured me, I saw very well that he enjoyed my cruel punishment.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I now wanted to free myself from him, thinking that a few more such blows might free him from me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If I wish you ill I cure you and restore you to health,” with other jokes which were not to my taste, when I had only half recovered from my wounds.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I now wanted to free myself from him, thinking that a few more such blows might free him from me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He washed the bruises and places torn by the bits of the broken jug, but he smiled as he did so, saying, “What would you have, Lazaro?
and nothing more
From this reading If I wish you ill I cure you and restore you to health,” with other jokes which were not to my taste, when I had only half recovered from my wounds.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If I wish you ill I cure you and restore you to health,” with other jokes which were not to my taste, when I had only half recovered from my wounds.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He washed the bruises and places torn by the bits of the broken jug, but he smiled as he did so, saying, “What would you have, Lazaro?
the act of punishing
From this reading From that time I wished evil to the cruel blind man, and, although he was kind to me afterwards and cured me, I saw very well that he enjoyed my cruel punishment.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading If I wish you ill I cure you and restore you to health,” with other jokes which were not to my taste, when I had only half recovered from my wounds.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading If I wish you ill I cure you and restore you to health,” with other jokes which were not to my taste, when I had only half recovered from my wounds.
cut with a saw
From this reading From that time I wished evil to the cruel blind man, and, although he was kind to me afterwards and cured me, I saw very well that he enjoyed my cruel punishment.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He washed the bruises and places torn by the bits of the broken jug, but he smiled as he did so, saying, “What would you have, Lazaro?
Sidenote
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: A coolness arises between Lazaro and the blind man.]
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He washed the bruises and places torn by the bits of the broken jug, but he smiled as he did so, saying, “What would you have, Lazaro?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He washed the bruises and places torn by the bits of the broken jug, but he smiled as he did so, saying, “What would you have, Lazaro?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I now wanted to free myself from him, thinking that a few more such blows might free him from me.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading If I wish you ill I cure you and restore you to health,” with other jokes which were not to my taste, when I had only half recovered from my wounds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From that time I wished evil to the cruel blind man, and, although he was kind to me afterwards and cured me, I saw very well that he enjoyed my cruel punishment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Sidenote: A coolness arises between Lazaro and the blind man.]
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I now wanted to free myself from him, thinking that a few more such blows might free him from me.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From that time I wished evil to the cruel blind man, and, although he was kind to me afterwards and cured me, I saw very well that he enjoyed my cruel punishment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From that time I wished evil to the cruel blind man, and, although he was kind to me afterwards and cured me, I saw very well that he enjoyed my cruel punishment.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading He washed the bruises and places torn by the bits of the broken jug, but he smiled as he did so, saying, “What would you have, Lazaro?
precisely as stated
From this reading From that time I wished evil to the cruel blind man, and, although he was kind to me afterwards and cured me, I saw very well that he enjoyed my cruel punishment.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I now wanted to free myself from him, thinking that a few more such blows might free him from me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From that time I wished evil to the cruel blind man, and, although he was kind to me afterwards and cured me, I saw very well that he enjoyed my cruel punishment.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading He washed the bruises and places torn by the bits of the broken jug, but he smiled as he did so, saying, “What would you have, Lazaro?
(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 that time I wished evil to the cruel blind man, and, although he was kind to me afterwards and cured me, I saw very well that he enjoyed my cruel punishment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If I wish you ill I cure you and restore you to health,” with other jokes which were not to my taste, when I had only half recovered from my wounds.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He washed the bruises and places torn by the bits of the broken jug, but he smiled as he did so, saying, “What would you have, Lazaro?
at the time that
From this reading If I wish you ill I cure you and restore you to health,” with other jokes which were not to my taste, when I had only half recovered from my wounds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If I wish you ill I cure you and restore you to health,” with other jokes which were not to my taste, when I had only half recovered from my wounds.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading If I wish you ill I cure you and restore you to health,” with other jokes which were not to my taste, when I had only half recovered from my wounds.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading From that time I wished evil to the cruel blind man, and, although he was kind to me afterwards and cured me, I saw very well that he enjoyed my cruel punishment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If I wish you ill I cure you and restore you to health,” with other jokes which were not to my taste, when I had only half recovered from my wounds.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He washed the bruises and places torn by the bits of the broken jug, but he smiled as he did so, saying, “What would you have, Lazaro?
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading If I wish you ill I cure you and restore you to health,” with other jokes which were not to my taste, when I had only half recovered from my wounds.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He washed the bruises and places torn by the bits of the broken jug, but he smiled as he did so, saying, “What would you have, Lazaro?
