used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOTAVENTO MAKES A MOVE.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
Aníbal
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From this reading In one of the preceding chapters we recounted how Sotavento, concealed in a closet, overheard Count de Melgosa's conversation with Don Aníbal, and then with Father Pelagio Sandoval.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading When these three gentlemen had left the room, the worthy majordomo left his hiding place, revolving in his brain projects whose result we shall soon witness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading In one of the preceding chapters we recounted how Sotavento, concealed in a closet, overheard Count de Melgosa's conversation with Don Aníbal, and then with Father Pelagio Sandoval.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading In one of the preceding chapters we recounted how Sotavento, concealed in a closet, overheard Count de Melgosa's conversation with Don Aníbal, and then with Father Pelagio Sandoval.
not accessible to view
From this reading In one of the preceding chapters we recounted how Sotavento, concealed in a closet, overheard Count de Melgosa's conversation with Don Aníbal, and then with Father Pelagio Sandoval.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Sotavento enjoyed his master's entire confidence.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading In one of the preceding chapters we recounted how Sotavento, concealed in a closet, overheard Count de Melgosa's conversation with Don Aníbal, and then with Father Pelagio Sandoval.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading In one of the preceding chapters we recounted how Sotavento, concealed in a closet, overheard Count de Melgosa's conversation with Don Aníbal, and then with Father Pelagio Sandoval.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading In one of the preceding chapters we recounted how Sotavento, concealed in a closet, overheard Count de Melgosa's conversation with Don Aníbal, and then with Father Pelagio Sandoval.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading In one of the preceding chapters we recounted how Sotavento, concealed in a closet, overheard Count de Melgosa's conversation with Don Aníbal, and then with Father Pelagio Sandoval.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Sotavento enjoyed his master's entire confidence.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Sotavento enjoyed his master's entire confidence.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In one of the preceding chapters we recounted how Sotavento, concealed in a closet, overheard Count de Melgosa's conversation with Don Aníbal, and then with Father Pelagio Sandoval.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading When these three gentlemen had left the room, the worthy majordomo left his hiding place, revolving in his brain projects whose result we shall soon witness.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When these three gentlemen had left the room, the worthy majordomo left his hiding place, revolving in his brain projects whose result we shall soon witness.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading When these three gentlemen had left the room, the worthy majordomo left his hiding place, revolving in his brain projects whose result we shall soon witness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When these three gentlemen had left the room, the worthy majordomo left his hiding place, revolving in his brain projects whose result we shall soon witness.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
how
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From this reading In one of the preceding chapters we recounted how Sotavento, concealed in a closet, overheard Count de Melgosa's conversation with Don Aníbal, and then with Father Pelagio Sandoval.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When these three gentlemen had left the room, the worthy majordomo left his hiding place, revolving in his brain projects whose result we shall soon witness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
majordomo
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From this reading When these three gentlemen had left the room, the worthy majordomo left his hiding place, revolving in his brain projects whose result we shall soon witness.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading SOTAVENTO MAKES A MOVE.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Sotavento enjoyed his master's entire confidence.
Melgosa's
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From this reading In one of the preceding chapters we recounted how Sotavento, concealed in a closet, overheard Count de Melgosa's conversation with Don Aníbal, and then with Father Pelagio Sandoval.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SOTAVENTO MAKES A MOVE.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading In one of the preceding chapters we recounted how Sotavento, concealed in a closet, overheard Count de Melgosa's conversation with Don Aníbal, and then with Father Pelagio Sandoval.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
Pelagio
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From this reading In one of the preceding chapters we recounted how Sotavento, concealed in a closet, overheard Count de Melgosa's conversation with Don Aníbal, and then with Father Pelagio Sandoval.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading In one of the preceding chapters we recounted how Sotavento, concealed in a closet, overheard Count de Melgosa's conversation with Don Aníbal, and then with Father Pelagio Sandoval.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading When these three gentlemen had left the room, the worthy majordomo left his hiding place, revolving in his brain projects whose result we shall soon witness.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
recountedverbUS /rɪˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “recount” — narrate or give a detailed account of
From this reading In one of the preceding chapters we recounted how Sotavento, concealed in a closet, overheard Count de Melgosa's conversation with Don Aníbal, and then with Father Pelagio Sandoval.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading When these three gentlemen had left the room, the worthy majordomo left his hiding place, revolving in his brain projects whose result we shall soon witness.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
revolvingverbUS /riˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading When these three gentlemen had left the room, the worthy majordomo left his hiding place, revolving in his brain projects whose result we shall soon witness.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When these three gentlemen had left the room, the worthy majordomo left his hiding place, revolving in his brain projects whose result we shall soon witness.
Sandoval
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From this reading In one of the preceding chapters we recounted how Sotavento, concealed in a closet, overheard Count de Melgosa's conversation with Don Aníbal, and then with Father Pelagio Sandoval.
secondaryadjectiveUS /ˈsekənderi/
being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading When these three gentlemen had left the room, the worthy majordomo left his hiding place, revolving in his brain projects whose result we shall soon witness.
in the near future
From this reading When these three gentlemen had left the room, the worthy majordomo left his hiding place, revolving in his brain projects whose result we shall soon witness.
SOTAVENTO
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From this reading SOTAVENTO MAKES A MOVE.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In one of the preceding chapters we recounted how Sotavento, concealed in a closet, overheard Count de Melgosa's conversation with Don Aníbal, and then with Father Pelagio Sandoval.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When these three gentlemen had left the room, the worthy majordomo left his hiding place, revolving in his brain projects whose result we shall soon witness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading When these three gentlemen had left the room, the worthy majordomo left his hiding place, revolving in his brain projects whose result we shall soon witness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
at the time that
From this reading When these three gentlemen had left the room, the worthy majordomo left his hiding place, revolving in his brain projects whose result we shall soon witness.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
belonging to which person
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We will now go back a little way, and return to one of our characters, whose part has hitherto been secondary, but whom events suddenly place almost in the first rank.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In one of the preceding chapters we recounted how Sotavento, concealed in a closet, overheard Count de Melgosa's conversation with Don Aníbal, and then with Father Pelagio Sandoval.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading When these three gentlemen had left the room, the worthy majordomo left his hiding place, revolving in his brain projects whose result we shall soon witness.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading When these three gentlemen had left the room, the worthy majordomo left his hiding place, revolving in his brain projects whose result we shall soon witness.
