Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Manuel's mother had a relation, her husband's cousin, who was a cobbler.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading It was agreed that the boy would run errands and help to serve meals.

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

From this reading First Impressions of Madrid--The Boarders--Idyll--Sweet and Delightful Lessons.

the position of apprentice

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

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

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

(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 Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house

From this reading First Impressions of Madrid--The Boarders--Idyll--Sweet and Delightful Lessons.

a youthful male person

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

a person who makes or repairs shoes

From this reading Manuel's mother had a relation, her husband's cousin, who was a cobbler.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading Persuading the landlady to permit Manuel to remain in the house cost Petra no little labour, but at last she succeeded.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Manuel's mother had a relation, her husband's cousin, who was a cobbler.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading First Impressions of Madrid--The Boarders--Idyll--Sweet and Delightful Lessons.

inflected form of “deter” — try to prevent; show opposition to

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading It was agreed that the boy would run errands and help to serve meals.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First Impressions of Madrid--The Boarders--Idyll--Sweet and Delightful Lessons.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

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

From this reading Manuel's mother had a relation, her husband's cousin, who was a cobbler.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading It was agreed that the boy would run errands and help to serve meals.

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

From this reading Manuel's mother had a relation, her husband's cousin, who was a cobbler.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Manuel's mother had a relation, her husband's cousin, who was a cobbler.

an episode of such pastoral or romantic charm as to qualify as the subject of a poetic idyll

From this reading First Impressions of Madrid--The Boarders--Idyll--Sweet and Delightful Lessons.

plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading First Impressions of Madrid--The Boarders--Idyll--Sweet and Delightful Lessons.

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

From this reading Persuading the landlady to permit Manuel to remain in the house cost Petra no little labour, but at last she succeeded.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Persuading the landlady to permit Manuel to remain in the house cost Petra no little labour, but at last she succeeded.

a landlord who is a woman

From this reading Persuading the landlady to permit Manuel to remain in the house cost Petra no little labour, but at last she succeeded.

immediately past

From this reading Persuading the landlady to permit Manuel to remain in the house cost Petra no little labour, but at last she succeeded.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading First Impressions of Madrid--The Boarders--Idyll--Sweet and Delightful Lessons.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Persuading the landlady to permit Manuel to remain in the house cost Petra no little labour, but at last she succeeded.

the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum

From this reading First Impressions of Madrid--The Boarders--Idyll--Sweet and Delightful Lessons.

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From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

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From this reading Manuel's mother had a relation, her husband's cousin, who was a cobbler.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading It was agreed that the boy would run errands and help to serve meals.

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

From this reading Manuel's mother had a relation, her husband's cousin, who was a cobbler.

not any; not one

From this reading Persuading the landlady to permit Manuel to remain in the house cost Petra no little labour, but at last she succeeded.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading First Impressions of Madrid--The Boarders--Idyll--Sweet and Delightful Lessons.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading Persuading the landlady to permit Manuel to remain in the house cost Petra no little labour, but at last she succeeded.

-ing form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading Persuading the landlady to permit Manuel to remain in the house cost Petra no little labour, but at last she succeeded.

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From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading Manuel's mother had a relation, her husband's cousin, who was a cobbler.

possessive form of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Persuading the landlady to permit Manuel to remain in the house cost Petra no little labour, but at last she succeeded.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading It was agreed that the boy would run errands and help to serve meals.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading It was agreed that the boy would run errands and help to serve meals.

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

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

a shop where shoes are sold

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

not in physical motion

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Persuading the landlady to permit Manuel to remain in the house cost Petra no little labour, but at last she succeeded.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading First Impressions of Madrid--The Boarders--Idyll--Sweet and Delightful Lessons.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

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

From this reading First Impressions of Madrid--The Boarders--Idyll--Sweet and Delightful Lessons.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

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

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.

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

From this reading Manuel's mother had a relation, her husband's cousin, who was a cobbler.

which person or people

From this reading Manuel's mother had a relation, her husband's cousin, who was a cobbler.

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

From this reading Petra had decided, some days previously, to give Manuel into apprenticeship at the shoe-shop; but she still hoped the boy would be convinced that it was better for him to study something than to learn a trade, and this hope had deterred her from the resolution to send the boy to her relative's house.