Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading He had a wholesome respect, not to say fear, of her; for when all else had failed, it was she who had arranged his escape from Spain, and who almost saved Carvillho Gonzales from being shot.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Jean Jacques, however, was not likely to see that look; since Sebastian Dolores--that was his name--had observed from the first how the master-miller was impressed by his daughter, and he was set to turn it to account.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He had a wholesome respect, not to say fear, of her; for when all else had failed, it was she who had arranged his escape from Spain, and who almost saved Carvillho Gonzales from being shot.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He had a wholesome respect, not to say fear, of her; for when all else had failed, it was she who had arranged his escape from Spain, and who almost saved Carvillho Gonzales from being shot.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Not that the father entered into an understanding with the girl.

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

From this reading Nobility was written on the placid, apathetic countenance, except when it was not under observation, and then the look of Cain took its place.

showing little or no emotion or animation

From this reading Nobility was written on the placid, apathetic countenance, except when it was not under observation, and then the look of Cain took its place.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading He had a wholesome respect, not to say fear, of her; for when all else had failed, it was she who had arranged his escape from Spain, and who almost saved Carvillho Gonzales from being shot.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He had a wholesome respect, not to say fear, of her; for when all else had failed, it was she who had arranged his escape from Spain, and who almost saved Carvillho Gonzales from being shot.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Jean Jacques, however, was not likely to see that look; since Sebastian Dolores--that was his name--had observed from the first how the master-miller was impressed by his daughter, and he was set to turn it to account.

(Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God

From this reading Nobility was written on the placid, apathetic countenance, except when it was not under observation, and then the look of Cain took its place.

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From this reading He had a wholesome respect, not to say fear, of her; for when all else had failed, it was she who had arranged his escape from Spain, and who almost saved Carvillho Gonzales from being shot.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Nobility was written on the placid, apathetic countenance, except when it was not under observation, and then the look of Cain took its place.

a female human offspring

From this reading Jean Jacques, however, was not likely to see that look; since Sebastian Dolores--that was his name--had observed from the first how the master-miller was impressed by his daughter, and he was set to turn it to account.

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From this reading Jean Jacques, however, was not likely to see that look; since Sebastian Dolores--that was his name--had observed from the first how the master-miller was impressed by his daughter, and he was set to turn it to account.

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From this reading He had a wholesome respect, not to say fear, of her; for when all else had failed, it was she who had arranged his escape from Spain, and who almost saved Carvillho Gonzales from being shot.

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

From this reading Not that the father entered into an understanding with the girl.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading He had a wholesome respect, not to say fear, of her; for when all else had failed, it was she who had arranged his escape from Spain, and who almost saved Carvillho Gonzales from being shot.

apart from; not including

From this reading Nobility was written on the placid, apathetic countenance, except when it was not under observation, and then the look of Cain took its place.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading He had a wholesome respect, not to say fear, of her; for when all else had failed, it was she who had arranged his escape from Spain, and who almost saved Carvillho Gonzales from being shot.

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

From this reading Not that the father entered into an understanding with the girl.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He had a wholesome respect, not to say fear, of her; for when all else had failed, it was she who had arranged his escape from Spain, and who almost saved Carvillho Gonzales from being shot.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Jean Jacques, however, was not likely to see that look; since Sebastian Dolores--that was his name--had observed from the first how the master-miller was impressed by his daughter, and he was set to turn it to account.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He knew her too well for that.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Jean Jacques, however, was not likely to see that look; since Sebastian Dolores--that was his name--had observed from the first how the master-miller was impressed by his daughter, and he was set to turn it to account.

a young female

From this reading Not that the father entered into an understanding with the girl.

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From this reading He had a wholesome respect, not to say fear, of her; for when all else had failed, it was she who had arranged his escape from Spain, and who almost saved Carvillho Gonzales from being shot.

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

From this reading Jean Jacques, however, was not likely to see that look; since Sebastian Dolores--that was his name--had observed from the first how the master-miller was impressed by his daughter, and he was set to turn it to account.

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

From this reading Jean Jacques, however, was not likely to see that look; since Sebastian Dolores--that was his name--had observed from the first how the master-miller was impressed by his daughter, and he was set to turn it to account.

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

From this reading He knew her too well for that.

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

From this reading Jean Jacques, however, was not likely to see that look; since Sebastian Dolores--that was his name--had observed from the first how the master-miller was impressed by his daughter, and he was set to turn it to account.

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From this reading Jean Jacques, however, was not likely to see that look; since Sebastian Dolores--that was his name--had observed from the first how the master-miller was impressed by his daughter, and he was set to turn it to account.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Jean Jacques, however, was not likely to see that look; since Sebastian Dolores--that was his name--had observed from the first how the master-miller was impressed by his daughter, and he was set to turn it to account.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading Jean Jacques, however, was not likely to see that look; since Sebastian Dolores--that was his name--had observed from the first how the master-miller was impressed by his daughter, and he was set to turn it to account.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Not that the father entered into an understanding with the girl.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Nobility was written on the placid, apathetic countenance, except when it was not under observation, and then the look of Cain took its place.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Nobility was written on the placid, apathetic countenance, except when it was not under observation, and then the look of Cain took its place.

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From this reading Jean Jacques, however, was not likely to see that look; since Sebastian Dolores--that was his name--had observed from the first how the master-miller was impressed by his daughter, and he was set to turn it to account.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading Jean Jacques, however, was not likely to see that look; since Sebastian Dolores--that was his name--had observed from the first how the master-miller was impressed by his daughter, and he was set to turn it to account.

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 He knew her too well for that.

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

From this reading Jean Jacques, however, was not likely to see that look; since Sebastian Dolores--that was his name--had observed from the first how the master-miller was impressed by his daughter, and he was set to turn it to account.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Nobility was written on the placid, apathetic countenance, except when it was not under observation, and then the look of Cain took its place.

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From this reading Jean Jacques, however, was not likely to see that look; since Sebastian Dolores--that was his name--had observed from the first how the master-miller was impressed by his daughter, and he was set to turn it to account.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Jean Jacques, however, was not likely to see that look; since Sebastian Dolores--that was his name--had observed from the first how the master-miller was impressed by his daughter, and he was set to turn it to account.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading Nobility was written on the placid, apathetic countenance, except when it was not under observation, and then the look of Cain took its place.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Nobility was written on the placid, apathetic countenance, except when it was not under observation, and then the look of Cain took its place.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Nobility was written on the placid, apathetic countenance, except when it was not under observation, and then the look of Cain took its place.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Jean Jacques, however, was not likely to see that look; since Sebastian Dolores--that was his name--had observed from the first how the master-miller was impressed by his daughter, and he was set to turn it to account.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nobility was written on the placid, apathetic countenance, except when it was not under observation, and then the look of Cain took its place.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nobility was written on the placid, apathetic countenance, except when it was not under observation, and then the look of Cain took its place.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Nobility was written on the placid, apathetic countenance, except when it was not under observation, and then the look of Cain took its place.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading Nobility was written on the placid, apathetic countenance, except when it was not under observation, and then the look of Cain took its place.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading He had a wholesome respect, not to say fear, of her; for when all else had failed, it was she who had arranged his escape from Spain, and who almost saved Carvillho Gonzales from being shot.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading He had a wholesome respect, not to say fear, of her; for when all else had failed, it was she who had arranged his escape from Spain, and who almost saved Carvillho Gonzales from being shot.

express in words

From this reading He had a wholesome respect, not to say fear, of her; for when all else had failed, it was she who had arranged his escape from Spain, and who almost saved Carvillho Gonzales from being shot.

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From this reading Jean Jacques, however, was not likely to see that look; since Sebastian Dolores--that was his name--had observed from the first how the master-miller was impressed by his daughter, and he was set to turn it to account.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Jean Jacques, however, was not likely to see that look; since Sebastian Dolores--that was his name--had observed from the first how the master-miller was impressed by his daughter, and he was set to turn it to account.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Jean Jacques, however, was not likely to see that look; since Sebastian Dolores--that was his name--had observed from the first how the master-miller was impressed by his daughter, and he was set to turn it to account.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had a wholesome respect, not to say fear, of her; for when all else had failed, it was she who had arranged his escape from Spain, and who almost saved Carvillho Gonzales from being shot.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading He had a wholesome respect, not to say fear, of her; for when all else had failed, it was she who had arranged his escape from Spain, and who almost saved Carvillho Gonzales from being shot.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Jean Jacques, however, was not likely to see that look; since Sebastian Dolores--that was his name--had observed from the first how the master-miller was impressed by his daughter, and he was set to turn it to account.

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

From this reading He had a wholesome respect, not to say fear, of her; for when all else had failed, it was she who had arranged his escape from Spain, and who almost saved Carvillho Gonzales from being shot.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Jean Jacques, however, was not likely to see that look; since Sebastian Dolores--that was his name--had observed from the first how the master-miller was impressed by his daughter, and he was set to turn it to account.

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

From this reading Nobility was written on the placid, apathetic countenance, except when it was not under observation, and then the look of Cain took its place.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Nobility was written on the placid, apathetic countenance, except when it was not under observation, and then the look of Cain took its place.

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

From this reading Jean Jacques, however, was not likely to see that look; since Sebastian Dolores--that was his name--had observed from the first how the master-miller was impressed by his daughter, and he was set to turn it to account.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He knew her too well for that.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Nobility was written on the placid, apathetic countenance, except when it was not under observation, and then the look of Cain took its place.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Jean Jacques, however, was not likely to see that look; since Sebastian Dolores--that was his name--had observed from the first how the master-miller was impressed by his daughter, and he was set to turn it to account.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Nobility was written on the placid, apathetic countenance, except when it was not under observation, and then the look of Cain took its place.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading Not that the father entered into an understanding with the girl.

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

From this reading Nobility was written on the placid, apathetic countenance, except when it was not under observation, and then the look of Cain took its place.

(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 He knew her too well for that.

at the time that

From this reading Nobility was written on the placid, apathetic countenance, except when it was not under observation, and then the look of Cain took its place.

which person or people

From this reading He had a wholesome respect, not to say fear, of her; for when all else had failed, it was she who had arranged his escape from Spain, and who almost saved Carvillho Gonzales from being shot.

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading He had a wholesome respect, not to say fear, of her; for when all else had failed, it was she who had arranged his escape from Spain, and who almost saved Carvillho Gonzales from being shot.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not that the father entered into an understanding with the girl.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Nobility was written on the placid, apathetic countenance, except when it was not under observation, and then the look of Cain took its place.