Chapter X · Felipe’s Confession

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

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading The adventure had sickened him of that, for the time being, at least.

anew

From this reading But fortunately it was not very severe, and in a week’s time he was well again, although somewhat feeble.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Then he recalled his promise to visit the Canelo _hacienda_, and thinking that a change of air and scene would do him good, he determined to redeem it, and so announced to Tomas Ventura.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But fortunately it was not very severe, and in a week’s time he was well again, although somewhat feeble.

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

From this reading But fortunately it was not very severe, and in a week’s time he was well again, although somewhat feeble.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Then he recalled his promise to visit the Canelo _hacienda_, and thinking that a change of air and scene would do him good, he determined to redeem it, and so announced to Tomas Ventura.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The adventure had sickened him of that, for the time being, at least.

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 Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But fortunately it was not very severe, and in a week’s time he was well again, although somewhat feeble.

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From this reading Then he recalled his promise to visit the Canelo _hacienda_, and thinking that a change of air and scene would do him good, he determined to redeem it, and so announced to Tomas Ventura.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Then he recalled his promise to visit the Canelo _hacienda_, and thinking that a change of air and scene would do him good, he determined to redeem it, and so announced to Tomas Ventura.

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From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Then he recalled his promise to visit the Canelo _hacienda_, and thinking that a change of air and scene would do him good, he determined to redeem it, and so announced to Tomas Ventura.

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

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Then he recalled his promise to visit the Canelo _hacienda_, and thinking that a change of air and scene would do him good, he determined to redeem it, and so announced to Tomas Ventura.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

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From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading But fortunately it was not very severe, and in a week’s time he was well again, although somewhat feeble.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

by good fortune

From this reading But fortunately it was not very severe, and in a week’s time he was well again, although somewhat feeble.

provoking horror

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Then he recalled his promise to visit the Canelo _hacienda_, and thinking that a change of air and scene would do him good, he determined to redeem it, and so announced to Tomas Ventura.

a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries

From this reading Then he recalled his promise to visit the Canelo _hacienda_, and thinking that a change of air and scene would do him good, he determined to redeem it, and so announced to Tomas Ventura.

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

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

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

From this reading But fortunately it was not very severe, and in a week’s time he was well again, although somewhat feeble.

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

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

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

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

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

From this reading But fortunately it was not very severe, and in a week’s time he was well again, although somewhat feeble.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But fortunately it was not very severe, and in a week’s time he was well again, although somewhat feeble.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The adventure had sickened him of that, for the time being, at least.

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From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Still he would not return to his work at the mine.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The adventure had sickened him of that, for the time being, at least.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Then he recalled his promise to visit the Canelo _hacienda_, and thinking that a change of air and scene would do him good, he determined to redeem it, and so announced to Tomas Ventura.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Then he recalled his promise to visit the Canelo _hacienda_, and thinking that a change of air and scene would do him good, he determined to redeem it, and so announced to Tomas Ventura.

save from sins

From this reading Then he recalled his promise to visit the Canelo _hacienda_, and thinking that a change of air and scene would do him good, he determined to redeem it, and so announced to Tomas Ventura.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Still he would not return to his work at the mine.

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From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

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

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Then he recalled his promise to visit the Canelo _hacienda_, and thinking that a change of air and scene would do him good, he determined to redeem it, and so announced to Tomas Ventura.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading But fortunately it was not very severe, and in a week’s time he was well again, although somewhat feeble.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

past form of “sicken” — cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of

From this reading The adventure had sickened him of that, for the time being, at least.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Then he recalled his promise to visit the Canelo _hacienda_, and thinking that a change of air and scene would do him good, he determined to redeem it, and so announced to Tomas Ventura.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading But fortunately it was not very severe, and in a week’s time he was well again, although somewhat feeble.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still he would not return to his work at the mine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

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

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he recalled his promise to visit the Canelo _hacienda_, and thinking that a change of air and scene would do him good, he determined to redeem it, and so announced to Tomas Ventura.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Then he recalled his promise to visit the Canelo _hacienda_, and thinking that a change of air and scene would do him good, he determined to redeem it, and so announced to Tomas Ventura.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But fortunately it was not very severe, and in a week’s time he was well again, although somewhat feeble.

someone new to a field or activity

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

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

From this reading Still he would not return to his work at the mine.

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From this reading Then he recalled his promise to visit the Canelo _hacienda_, and thinking that a change of air and scene would do him good, he determined to redeem it, and so announced to Tomas Ventura.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

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From this reading Then he recalled his promise to visit the Canelo _hacienda_, and thinking that a change of air and scene would do him good, he determined to redeem it, and so announced to Tomas Ventura.

precisely as stated

From this reading But fortunately it was not very severe, and in a week’s time he was well again, although somewhat feeble.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Then he recalled his promise to visit the Canelo _hacienda_, and thinking that a change of air and scene would do him good, he determined to redeem it, and so announced to Tomas Ventura.

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

From this reading But fortunately it was not very severe, and in a week’s time he was well again, although somewhat feeble.

possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading But fortunately it was not very severe, and in a week’s time he was well again, although somewhat feeble.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading But fortunately it was not very severe, and in a week’s time he was well again, although somewhat feeble.

in or at the place that

From this reading Marcos Sayosa did not escape entirely scatheless from his frightful peril at the _tiro general_, where Estevan Despierto attempted his murder, for the shock had thrown him into a fever that settled upon his brain.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Still he would not return to his work at the mine.

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

From this reading Still he would not return to his work at the mine.