Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Perhaps he had been drinking too much wine, else was not himself because of his wound, the girl explained, but he grew too bold, and pressed his suit with ardor that was repugnant, and finally insisted that he should have a kiss.

the state of being absent

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

not being in a specified place

From this reading So the girl told her father and mother that Captain Ramón had called while they were absent, and that he had forced his way into the big living-room to speak to her, despite the entreaties of the servant.

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

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading Perhaps he had been drinking too much wine, else was not himself because of his wound, the girl explained, but he grew too bold, and pressed his suit with ardor that was repugnant, and finally insisted that he should have a kiss.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The _despensero_, having been sent for wine, knew nothing of the love scene that had been enacted, and had been told merely that Señor Zorro had hurried away.

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

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

for the reason that

From this reading Perhaps he had been drinking too much wine, else was not himself because of his wound, the girl explained, but he grew too bold, and pressed his suit with ardor that was repugnant, and finally insisted that he should have a kiss.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The _despensero_, having been sent for wine, knew nothing of the love scene that had been enacted, and had been told merely that Señor Zorro had hurried away.

(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 DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading So the girl told her father and mother that Captain Ramón had called while they were absent, and that he had forced his way into the big living-room to speak to her, despite the entreaties of the servant.

fearless and daring

From this reading Perhaps he had been drinking too much wine, else was not himself because of his wound, the girl explained, but he grew too bold, and pressed his suit with ardor that was repugnant, and finally insisted that he should have a kiss.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Perhaps he had been drinking too much wine, else was not himself because of his wound, the girl explained, but he grew too bold, and pressed his suit with ardor that was repugnant, and finally insisted that he should have a kiss.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That seemed reasonable, since the _señor_ was pursued by the soldiers.

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

From this reading So the girl told her father and mother that Captain Ramón had called while they were absent, and that he had forced his way into the big living-room to speak to her, despite the entreaties of the servant.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading So the girl told her father and mother that Captain Ramón had called while they were absent, and that he had forced his way into the big living-room to speak to her, despite the entreaties of the servant.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

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From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading So the girl told her father and mother that Captain Ramón had called while they were absent, and that he had forced his way into the big living-room to speak to her, despite the entreaties of the servant.

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

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading Perhaps he had been drinking too much wine, else was not himself because of his wound, the girl explained, but he grew too bold, and pressed his suit with ardor that was repugnant, and finally insisted that he should have a kiss.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

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From this reading Perhaps he had been drinking too much wine, else was not himself because of his wound, the girl explained, but he grew too bold, and pressed his suit with ardor that was repugnant, and finally insisted that he should have a kiss.

past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree

From this reading The _despensero_, having been sent for wine, knew nothing of the love scene that had been enacted, and had been told merely that Señor Zorro had hurried away.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading So the girl told her father and mother that Captain Ramón had called while they were absent, and that he had forced his way into the big living-room to speak to her, despite the entreaties of the servant.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Perhaps he had been drinking too much wine, else was not himself because of his wound, the girl explained, but he grew too bold, and pressed his suit with ardor that was repugnant, and finally insisted that he should have a kiss.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading So the girl told her father and mother that Captain Ramón had called while they were absent, and that he had forced his way into the big living-room to speak to her, despite the entreaties of the servant.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Perhaps he had been drinking too much wine, else was not himself because of his wound, the girl explained, but he grew too bold, and pressed his suit with ardor that was repugnant, and finally insisted that he should have a kiss.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading So the girl told her father and mother that Captain Ramón had called while they were absent, and that he had forced his way into the big living-room to speak to her, despite the entreaties of the servant.

a young female

From this reading So the girl told her father and mother that Captain Ramón had called while they were absent, and that he had forced his way into the big living-room to speak to her, despite the entreaties of the servant.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Perhaps he had been drinking too much wine, else was not himself because of his wound, the girl explained, but he grew too bold, and pressed his suit with ardor that was repugnant, and finally insisted that he should have a kiss.

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

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Perhaps he had been drinking too much wine, else was not himself because of his wound, the girl explained, but he grew too bold, and pressed his suit with ardor that was repugnant, and finally insisted that he should have a kiss.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The _despensero_, having been sent for wine, knew nothing of the love scene that had been enacted, and had been told merely that Señor Zorro had hurried away.

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

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

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

From this reading Perhaps he had been drinking too much wine, else was not himself because of his wound, the girl explained, but he grew too bold, and pressed his suit with ardor that was repugnant, and finally insisted that he should have a kiss.

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

From this reading So the girl told her father and mother that Captain Ramón had called while they were absent, and that he had forced his way into the big living-room to speak to her, despite the entreaties of the servant.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading The _despensero_, having been sent for wine, knew nothing of the love scene that had been enacted, and had been told merely that Señor Zorro had hurried away.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Perhaps he had been drinking too much wine, else was not himself because of his wound, the girl explained, but he grew too bold, and pressed his suit with ardor that was repugnant, and finally insisted that he should have a kiss.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading So the girl told her father and mother that Captain Ramón had called while they were absent, and that he had forced his way into the big living-room to speak to her, despite the entreaties of the servant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading Perhaps he had been drinking too much wine, else was not himself because of his wound, the girl explained, but he grew too bold, and pressed his suit with ardor that was repugnant, and finally insisted that he should have a kiss.

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 DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax

From this reading So the girl told her father and mother that Captain Ramón had called while they were absent, and that he had forced his way into the big living-room to speak to her, despite the entreaties of the servant.

a sexually precocious young girl

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The _despensero_, having been sent for wine, knew nothing of the love scene that had been enacted, and had been told merely that Señor Zorro had hurried away.

engage in

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

and nothing more

From this reading The _despensero_, having been sent for wine, knew nothing of the love scene that had been enacted, and had been told merely that Señor Zorro had hurried away.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading So the girl told her father and mother that Captain Ramón had called while they were absent, and that he had forced his way into the big living-room to speak to her, despite the entreaties of the servant.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Perhaps he had been drinking too much wine, else was not himself because of his wound, the girl explained, but he grew too bold, and pressed his suit with ardor that was repugnant, and finally insisted that he should have a kiss.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Perhaps he had been drinking too much wine, else was not himself because of his wound, the girl explained, but he grew too bold, and pressed his suit with ardor that was repugnant, and finally insisted that he should have a kiss.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The _despensero_, having been sent for wine, knew nothing of the love scene that had been enacted, and had been told merely that Señor Zorro had hurried away.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps he had been drinking too much wine, else was not himself because of his wound, the girl explained, but he grew too bold, and pressed his suit with ardor that was repugnant, and finally insisted that he should have a kiss.

compacted by ironing

From this reading Perhaps he had been drinking too much wine, else was not himself because of his wound, the girl explained, but he grew too bold, and pressed his suit with ardor that was repugnant, and finally insisted that he should have a kiss.

a person who is being chased

From this reading That seemed reasonable, since the _señor_ was pursued by the soldiers.

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From this reading So the girl told her father and mother that Captain Ramón had called while they were absent, and that he had forced his way into the big living-room to speak to her, despite the entreaties of the servant.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading That seemed reasonable, since the _señor_ was pursued by the soldiers.

offensive to the mind

From this reading Perhaps he had been drinking too much wine, else was not himself because of his wound, the girl explained, but he grew too bold, and pressed his suit with ardor that was repugnant, and finally insisted that he should have a kiss.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The _despensero_, having been sent for wine, knew nothing of the love scene that had been enacted, and had been told merely that Señor Zorro had hurried away.

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

From this reading That seemed reasonable, since the _señor_ was pursued by the soldiers.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The _despensero_, having been sent for wine, knew nothing of the love scene that had been enacted, and had been told merely that Señor Zorro had hurried away.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading So the girl told her father and mother that Captain Ramón had called while they were absent, and that he had forced his way into the big living-room to speak to her, despite the entreaties of the servant.

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

From this reading The _despensero_, having been sent for wine, knew nothing of the love scene that had been enacted, and had been told merely that Señor Zorro had hurried away.

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

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Perhaps he had been drinking too much wine, else was not himself because of his wound, the girl explained, but he grew too bold, and pressed his suit with ardor that was repugnant, and finally insisted that he should have a kiss.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading That seemed reasonable, since the _señor_ was pursued by the soldiers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So the girl told her father and mother that Captain Ramón had called while they were absent, and that he had forced his way into the big living-room to speak to her, despite the entreaties of the servant.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading That seemed reasonable, since the _señor_ was pursued by the soldiers.

express in speech

From this reading So the girl told her father and mother that Captain Ramón had called while they were absent, and that he had forced his way into the big living-room to speak to her, despite the entreaties of the servant.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Perhaps he had been drinking too much wine, else was not himself because of his wound, the girl explained, but he grew too bold, and pressed his suit with ardor that was repugnant, and finally insisted that he should have a kiss.

express in words

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

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

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading So the girl told her father and mother that Captain Ramón had called while they were absent, and that he had forced his way into the big living-room to speak to her, despite the entreaties of the servant.

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

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The _despensero_, having been sent for wine, knew nothing of the love scene that had been enacted, and had been told merely that Señor Zorro had hurried away.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Perhaps he had been drinking too much wine, else was not himself because of his wound, the girl explained, but he grew too bold, and pressed his suit with ardor that was repugnant, and finally insisted that he should have a kiss.

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

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading So the girl told her father and mother that Captain Ramón had called while they were absent, and that he had forced his way into the big living-room to speak to her, despite the entreaties of the servant.

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

From this reading So the girl told her father and mother that Captain Ramón had called while they were absent, and that he had forced his way into the big living-room to speak to her, despite the entreaties of the servant.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

at the time that

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

during the time that

From this reading So the girl told her father and mother that Captain Ramón had called while they were absent, and that he had forced his way into the big living-room to speak to her, despite the entreaties of the servant.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading The _despensero_, having been sent for wine, knew nothing of the love scene that had been enacted, and had been told merely that Señor Zorro had hurried away.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Perhaps he had been drinking too much wine, else was not himself because of his wound, the girl explained, but he grew too bold, and pressed his suit with ardor that was repugnant, and finally insisted that he should have a kiss.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading DON DIEGO RETURNS Señorita Lolita had to tell her parents, of course, what had happened during their absence, for the _despensero_ knew, and would tell Don Diego when he returned, and the _señorita_ was wise enough to realize that it would be better to make the first explanation.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Perhaps he had been drinking too much wine, else was not himself because of his wound, the girl explained, but he grew too bold, and pressed his suit with ardor that was repugnant, and finally insisted that he should have a kiss.

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

From this reading The _despensero_, having been sent for wine, knew nothing of the love scene that had been enacted, and had been told merely that Señor Zorro had hurried away.