Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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From this reading LA ULTIMA RAZÓN [69] At last the great day arrived.

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

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

(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 Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

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

From this reading During the morning Simoun had not left his house, busied as he was in packing his arms and his jewels.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading During the morning Simoun had not left his house, busied as he was in packing his arms and his jewels.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading LA ULTIMA RAZÓN [69] At last the great day arrived.

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

From this reading During the morning Simoun had not left his house, busied as he was in packing his arms and his jewels.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LA ULTIMA RAZÓN [69] At last the great day arrived.

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

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

plural of “bracelet” — a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with

From this reading During the morning Simoun had not left his house, busied as he was in packing his arms and his jewels.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

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From this reading He was going to leave with the Captain-General, who cared in no way to lengthen his stay, fearful of what people would say.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading He was going to leave with the Captain-General, who cared in no way to lengthen his stay, fearful of what people would say.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading LA ULTIMA RAZÓN [69] At last the great day arrived.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the morning Simoun had not left his house, busied as he was in packing his arms and his jewels.

developed or used to greatest advantage

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

extremely pleasing

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

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

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading He was going to leave with the Captain-General, who cared in no way to lengthen his stay, fearful of what people would say.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

the act of departing

From this reading He was going to leave with the Captain-General, who cared in no way to lengthen his stay, fearful of what people would say.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading LA ULTIMA RAZÓN [69] At last the great day arrived.

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

From this reading During the morning Simoun had not left his house, busied as he was in packing his arms and his jewels.

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

From this reading During the morning Simoun had not left his house, busied as he was in packing his arms and his jewels.

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

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

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

From this reading During the morning Simoun had not left his house, busied as he was in packing his arms and his jewels.

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

From this reading During the morning Simoun had not left his house, busied as he was in packing his arms and his jewels.

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

From this reading During the morning Simoun had not left his house, busied as he was in packing his arms and his jewels.

past form of “insinuate” — introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading During the morning Simoun had not left his house, busied as he was in packing his arms and his jewels.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading LA ULTIMA RAZÓN [69] At last the great day arrived.

immediately past

From this reading LA ULTIMA RAZÓN [69] At last the great day arrived.

go away from a place

From this reading He was going to leave with the Captain-General, who cared in no way to lengthen his stay, fearful of what people would say.

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 During the morning Simoun had not left his house, busied as he was in packing his arms and his jewels.

make longer

From this reading He was going to leave with the Captain-General, who cared in no way to lengthen his stay, fearful of what people would say.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

engage in

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

having the nature of or resulting from malice

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

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 Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

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

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading During the morning Simoun had not left his house, busied as he was in packing his arms and his jewels.

not any; not one

From this reading He was going to leave with the Captain-General, who cared in no way to lengthen his stay, fearful of what people would say.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During the morning Simoun had not left his house, busied as he was in packing his arms and his jewels.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was going to leave with the Captain-General, who cared in no way to lengthen his stay, fearful of what people would say.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

and nothing more

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

any material used especially to protect something

From this reading During the morning Simoun had not left his house, busied as he was in packing his arms and his jewels.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He was going to leave with the Captain-General, who cared in no way to lengthen his stay, fearful of what people would say.

plural of “pin” — a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

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From this reading LA ULTIMA RAZÓN [69] At last the great day arrived.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

not used up

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

express in words

From this reading He was going to leave with the Captain-General, who cared in no way to lengthen his stay, fearful of what people would say.

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From this reading During the morning Simoun had not left his house, busied as he was in packing his arms and his jewels.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He was going to leave with the Captain-General, who cared in no way to lengthen his stay, fearful of what people would say.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

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

From this reading LA ULTIMA RAZÓN [69] At last the great day arrived.

in or at that place or location

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

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

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

the last syllable in a word

From this reading LA ULTIMA RAZÓN [69] At last the great day arrived.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

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

From this reading During the morning Simoun had not left his house, busied as he was in packing his arms and his jewels.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He was going to leave with the Captain-General, who cared in no way to lengthen his stay, fearful of what people would say.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He was going to leave with the Captain-General, who cared in no way to lengthen his stay, fearful of what people would say.

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

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

which person or people

From this reading He was going to leave with the Captain-General, who cared in no way to lengthen his stay, fearful of what people would say.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His fabulous wealth was already locked up in the big steel chest with its canvas cover, there remaining only a few cases containing bracelets and pins, doubtless gifts that he meant to make.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.

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

From this reading He was going to leave with the Captain-General, who cared in no way to lengthen his stay, fearful of what people would say.

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From this reading Malicious ones insinuated that Simoun did not dare remain alone, since without the General’s support he did not care to expose himself to the vengeance of the many wretches he had exploited, all the more reason for which was the fact that the General who was coming was reported to be a model of rectitude and might make him disgorge his gains.