Chapter XV

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, Don Luis knew even less than Seyd of the real reason behind his niece's departure.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

highly skilled

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

(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 But when in the cause of their tipplings Pancho began to enlarge on the benefits that would follow to all from the blending of their respective houses by marriage Tomas began to writhe under the itch of secret and superior knowledge.

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

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, Don Luis knew even less than Seyd of the real reason behind his niece's departure.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

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

From this reading First in the sequence of cause and effect which sent her away stands Seyd's five-peso note; next, Pancho, Sebastien's _mozo_, for the conjunction of these two gave birth to the event.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But when in the cause of their tipplings Pancho began to enlarge on the benefits that would follow to all from the blending of their respective houses by marriage Tomas began to writhe under the itch of secret and superior knowledge.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading As a matter of fact, Don Luis knew even less than Seyd of the real reason behind his niece's departure.

plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need

From this reading But when in the cause of their tipplings Pancho began to enlarge on the benefits that would follow to all from the blending of their respective houses by marriage Tomas began to writhe under the itch of secret and superior knowledge.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading First in the sequence of cause and effect which sent her away stands Seyd's five-peso note; next, Pancho, Sebastien's _mozo_, for the conjunction of these two gave birth to the event.

the act of blending components together thoroughly

From this reading But when in the cause of their tipplings Pancho began to enlarge on the benefits that would follow to all from the blending of their respective houses by marriage Tomas began to writhe under the itch of secret and superior knowledge.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading First in the sequence of cause and effect which sent her away stands Seyd's five-peso note; next, Pancho, Sebastien's _mozo_, for the conjunction of these two gave birth to the event.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

the temporal property of two things happening at the same time

From this reading First in the sequence of cause and effect which sent her away stands Seyd's five-peso note; next, Pancho, Sebastien's _mozo_, for the conjunction of these two gave birth to the event.

the act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

the act of departing

From this reading As a matter of fact, Don Luis knew even less than Seyd of the real reason behind his niece's departure.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading As a matter of fact, Don Luis knew even less than Seyd of the real reason behind his niece's departure.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading First in the sequence of cause and effect which sent her away stands Seyd's five-peso note; next, Pancho, Sebastien's _mozo_, for the conjunction of these two gave birth to the event.

make larger

From this reading But when in the cause of their tipplings Pancho began to enlarge on the benefits that would follow to all from the blending of their respective houses by marriage Tomas began to writhe under the itch of secret and superior knowledge.

divisible by two

From this reading As a matter of fact, Don Luis knew even less than Seyd of the real reason behind his niece's departure.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, Don Luis knew even less than Seyd of the real reason behind his niece's departure.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First in the sequence of cause and effect which sent her away stands Seyd's five-peso note; next, Pancho, Sebastien's _mozo_, for the conjunction of these two gave birth to the event.

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From this reading First in the sequence of cause and effect which sent her away stands Seyd's five-peso note; next, Pancho, Sebastien's _mozo_, for the conjunction of these two gave birth to the event.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading But when in the cause of their tipplings Pancho began to enlarge on the benefits that would follow to all from the blending of their respective houses by marriage Tomas began to writhe under the itch of secret and superior knowledge.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading First in the sequence of cause and effect which sent her away stands Seyd's five-peso note; next, Pancho, Sebastien's _mozo_, for the conjunction of these two gave birth to the event.

set up or found

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

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From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

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

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But when in the cause of their tipplings Pancho began to enlarge on the benefits that would follow to all from the blending of their respective houses by marriage Tomas began to writhe under the itch of secret and superior knowledge.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading First in the sequence of cause and effect which sent her away stands Seyd's five-peso note; next, Pancho, Sebastien's _mozo_, for the conjunction of these two gave birth to the event.

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

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

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

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

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

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, Don Luis knew even less than Seyd of the real reason behind his niece's departure.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading But when in the cause of their tipplings Pancho began to enlarge on the benefits that would follow to all from the blending of their respective houses by marriage Tomas began to writhe under the itch of secret and superior knowledge.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

of great significance or value

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

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

From this reading First in the sequence of cause and effect which sent her away stands Seyd's five-peso note; next, Pancho, Sebastien's _mozo_, for the conjunction of these two gave birth to the event.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

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

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

From this reading But when in the cause of their tipplings Pancho began to enlarge on the benefits that would follow to all from the blending of their respective houses by marriage Tomas began to writhe under the itch of secret and superior knowledge.

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 As a matter of fact, Don Luis knew even less than Seyd of the real reason behind his niece's departure.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading But when in the cause of their tipplings Pancho began to enlarge on the benefits that would follow to all from the blending of their respective houses by marriage Tomas began to writhe under the itch of secret and superior knowledge.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading As a matter of fact, Don Luis knew even less than Seyd of the real reason behind his niece's departure.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

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From this reading As a matter of fact, Don Luis knew even less than Seyd of the real reason behind his niece's departure.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading But when in the cause of their tipplings Pancho began to enlarge on the benefits that would follow to all from the blending of their respective houses by marriage Tomas began to writhe under the itch of secret and superior knowledge.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As a matter of fact, Don Luis knew even less than Seyd of the real reason behind his niece's departure.

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

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

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From this reading First in the sequence of cause and effect which sent her away stands Seyd's five-peso note; next, Pancho, Sebastien's _mozo_, for the conjunction of these two gave birth to the event.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading First in the sequence of cause and effect which sent her away stands Seyd's five-peso note; next, Pancho, Sebastien's _mozo_, for the conjunction of these two gave birth to the event.

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From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

possessive form of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading As a matter of fact, Don Luis knew even less than Seyd of the real reason behind his niece's departure.

a brief written record

From this reading First in the sequence of cause and effect which sent her away stands Seyd's five-peso note; next, Pancho, Sebastien's _mozo_, for the conjunction of these two gave birth to the event.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As a matter of fact, Don Luis knew even less than Seyd of the real reason behind his niece's departure.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

under normal conditions

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

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From this reading First in the sequence of cause and effect which sent her away stands Seyd's five-peso note; next, Pancho, Sebastien's _mozo_, for the conjunction of these two gave birth to the event.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading As a matter of fact, Don Luis knew even less than Seyd of the real reason behind his niece's departure.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading As a matter of fact, Don Luis knew even less than Seyd of the real reason behind his niece's departure.

considered individually

From this reading But when in the cause of their tipplings Pancho began to enlarge on the benefits that would follow to all from the blending of their respective houses by marriage Tomas began to writhe under the itch of secret and superior knowledge.

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From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

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From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

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From this reading First in the sequence of cause and effect which sent her away stands Seyd's five-peso note; next, Pancho, Sebastien's _mozo_, for the conjunction of these two gave birth to the event.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading But when in the cause of their tipplings Pancho began to enlarge on the benefits that would follow to all from the blending of their respective houses by marriage Tomas began to writhe under the itch of secret and superior knowledge.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading First in the sequence of cause and effect which sent her away stands Seyd's five-peso note; next, Pancho, Sebastien's _mozo_, for the conjunction of these two gave birth to the event.

serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern

From this reading First in the sequence of cause and effect which sent her away stands Seyd's five-peso note; next, Pancho, Sebastien's _mozo_, for the conjunction of these two gave birth to the event.

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From this reading As a matter of fact, Don Luis knew even less than Seyd of the real reason behind his niece's departure.

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

From this reading First in the sequence of cause and effect which sent her away stands Seyd's five-peso note; next, Pancho, Sebastien's _mozo_, for the conjunction of these two gave birth to the event.

do one's shopping

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading First in the sequence of cause and effect which sent her away stands Seyd's five-peso note; next, Pancho, Sebastien's _mozo_, for the conjunction of these two gave birth to the event.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading But when in the cause of their tipplings Pancho began to enlarge on the benefits that would follow to all from the blending of their respective houses by marriage Tomas began to writhe under the itch of secret and superior knowledge.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As a matter of fact, Don Luis knew even less than Seyd of the real reason behind his niece's departure.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, Don Luis knew even less than Seyd of the real reason behind his niece's departure.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But when in the cause of their tipplings Pancho began to enlarge on the benefits that would follow to all from the blending of their respective houses by marriage Tomas began to writhe under the itch of secret and superior knowledge.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading First in the sequence of cause and effect which sent her away stands Seyd's five-peso note; next, Pancho, Sebastien's _mozo_, for the conjunction of these two gave birth to the event.

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From this reading But when in the cause of their tipplings Pancho began to enlarge on the benefits that would follow to all from the blending of their respective houses by marriage Tomas began to writhe under the itch of secret and superior knowledge.

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

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

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

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

an act that changes the form or character or substance of something

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

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

From this reading First in the sequence of cause and effect which sent her away stands Seyd's five-peso note; next, Pancho, Sebastien's _mozo_, for the conjunction of these two gave birth to the event.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But when in the cause of their tipplings Pancho began to enlarge on the benefits that would follow to all from the blending of their respective houses by marriage Tomas began to writhe under the itch of secret and superior knowledge.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

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

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

at the time that

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

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

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Like many another and much more important event, it was brought about by the simplest of causes, which went back to the afternoon when, on her arrival at San Nicolas, Francesca found Sebastien waiting there with the news of his mother's illness.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

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

From this reading Ordinarily, that is, when in full possession of his simple wits, Tomas, Francesca's _mozo_, would have suffered crucifixion in her cause, and had he chosen any other than Pancho to assist in the transmutation of Seyd's note into alcohol at the San Nicolas wine shop the process would have been accomplished without damage to aught but his own head.

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

From this reading But when in the cause of their tipplings Pancho began to enlarge on the benefits that would follow to all from the blending of their respective houses by marriage Tomas began to writhe under the itch of secret and superior knowledge.