used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The young men examined the adventurer with a surprise that they tried in vain to conceal, and which, spite of themselves, was reflected on their faces.
Adolfo
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From this reading Raimbaut, aided by Lanca Ibarru, brought in a ready-laid table, which he placed before don Adolfo.
adventurernounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading The young men examined the adventurer with a surprise that they tried in vain to conceal, and which, spite of themselves, was reflected on their faces.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Raimbaut, aided by Lanca Ibarru, brought in a ready-laid table, which he placed before don Adolfo.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The young men examined the adventurer with a surprise that they tried in vain to conceal, and which, spite of themselves, was reflected on their faces.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Most willingly," they replied, as they took the seat by his side.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Raimbaut, aided by Lanca Ibarru, brought in a ready-laid table, which he placed before don Adolfo.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Raimbaut, aided by Lanca Ibarru, brought in a ready-laid table, which he placed before don Adolfo.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Raimbaut, aided by Lanca Ibarru, brought in a ready-laid table, which he placed before don Adolfo.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The young men examined the adventurer with a surprise that they tried in vain to conceal, and which, spite of themselves, was reflected on their faces.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Raimbaut, aided by Lanca Ibarru, brought in a ready-laid table, which he placed before don Adolfo.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The young men examined the adventurer with a surprise that they tried in vain to conceal, and which, spite of themselves, was reflected on their faces.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The young men examined the adventurer with a surprise that they tried in vain to conceal, and which, spite of themselves, was reflected on their faces.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
foreseeingverbUS /fɔːrˈsiːɪŋ/
-ing form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Raimbaut, aided by Lanca Ibarru, brought in a ready-laid table, which he placed before don Adolfo.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Most willingly," they replied, as they took the seat by his side.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
Ibarru
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From this reading Raimbaut, aided by Lanca Ibarru, brought in a ready-laid table, which he placed before don Adolfo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young men examined the adventurer with a surprise that they tried in vain to conceal, and which, spite of themselves, was reflected on their faces.
Jovenoun
(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
Lanca
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From this reading Raimbaut, aided by Lanca Ibarru, brought in a ready-laid table, which he placed before don Adolfo.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
the force of workers available
From this reading The young men examined the adventurer with a surprise that they tried in vain to conceal, and which, spite of themselves, was reflected on their faces.
a particular point in time
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Most willingly," they replied, as they took the seat by his side.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The young men examined the adventurer with a surprise that they tried in vain to conceal, and which, spite of themselves, was reflected on their faces.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The young men examined the adventurer with a surprise that they tried in vain to conceal, and which, spite of themselves, was reflected on their faces.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Raimbaut, aided by Lanca Ibarru, brought in a ready-laid table, which he placed before don Adolfo.
Raimbaut
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From this reading Raimbaut, aided by Lanca Ibarru, brought in a ready-laid table, which he placed before don Adolfo.
ready-laid
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From this reading Raimbaut, aided by Lanca Ibarru, brought in a ready-laid table, which he placed before don Adolfo.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading The young men examined the adventurer with a surprise that they tried in vain to conceal, and which, spite of themselves, was reflected on their faces.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Most willingly," they replied, as they took the seat by his side.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "Most willingly," they replied, as they took the seat by his side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Most willingly," they replied, as they took the seat by his side.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The young men examined the adventurer with a surprise that they tried in vain to conceal, and which, spite of themselves, was reflected on their faces.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE SUPPER.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The young men examined the adventurer with a surprise that they tried in vain to conceal, and which, spite of themselves, was reflected on their faces.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Raimbaut, aided by Lanca Ibarru, brought in a ready-laid table, which he placed before don Adolfo.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The young men examined the adventurer with a surprise that they tried in vain to conceal, and which, spite of themselves, was reflected on their faces.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUPPER.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The young men examined the adventurer with a surprise that they tried in vain to conceal, and which, spite of themselves, was reflected on their faces.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The young men examined the adventurer with a surprise that they tried in vain to conceal, and which, spite of themselves, was reflected on their faces.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young men examined the adventurer with a surprise that they tried in vain to conceal, and which, spite of themselves, was reflected on their faces.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The young men examined the adventurer with a surprise that they tried in vain to conceal, and which, spite of themselves, was reflected on their faces.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Most willingly," they replied, as they took the seat by his side.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The young men examined the adventurer with a surprise that they tried in vain to conceal, and which, spite of themselves, was reflected on their faces.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The young men examined the adventurer with a surprise that they tried in vain to conceal, and which, spite of themselves, was reflected on their faces.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The young men examined the adventurer with a surprise that they tried in vain to conceal, and which, spite of themselves, was reflected on their faces.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The young men examined the adventurer with a surprise that they tried in vain to conceal, and which, spite of themselves, was reflected on their faces.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading "Most willingly," they replied, as they took the seat by his side.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The young men examined the adventurer with a surprise that they tried in vain to conceal, and which, spite of themselves, was reflected on their faces.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young men examined the adventurer with a surprise that they tried in vain to conceal, and which, spite of themselves, was reflected on their faces.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "By Jove, gentlemen!" the adventurer said gaily, "Master Raimbaut has had the charming attention to lay covers for three, evidently foreseeing that you would not refuse to keep me company; forget your thoughts for a moment, then, I beg, and come to table."
