Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

anew

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.

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

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

(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 When he came to once more he was much better and felt hungry.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading He saw Gil Perez by the window, reading a little book.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He saw Gil Perez by the window, reading a little book.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When he came to once more he was much better and felt hungry.

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent

From this reading The sun-blinds were down to darken the room; Gil held his book slantwise to a chink and read diligently, moving his lips to pronounce the words.

courtesy towards women

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.

become dark or darker

From this reading The sun-blinds were down to darken the room; Gil held his book slantwise to a chink and read diligently, moving his lips to pronounce the words.

with diligence; in a diligent manner

From this reading The sun-blinds were down to darken the room; Gil held his book slantwise to a chink and read diligently, moving his lips to pronounce the words.

unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The sun-blinds were down to darken the room; Gil held his book slantwise to a chink and read diligently, moving his lips to pronounce the words.

-ing form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.

opinion or judgment

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

a man of refinement

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.

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

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

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

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

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

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The sun-blinds were down to darken the room; Gil held his book slantwise to a chink and read diligently, moving his lips to pronounce the words.

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

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.

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

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.

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

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading When he came to once more he was much better and felt hungry.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

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

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading The sun-blinds were down to darken the room; Gil held his book slantwise to a chink and read diligently, moving his lips to pronounce the words.

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

From this reading He saw Gil Perez by the window, reading a little book.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.

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

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.

plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.

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

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

in motion

From this reading The sun-blinds were down to darken the room; Gil held his book slantwise to a chink and read diligently, moving his lips to pronounce the words.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading When he came to once more he was much better and felt hungry.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

on one occasion

From this reading When he came to once more he was much better and felt hungry.

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

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.

speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

From this reading The sun-blinds were down to darken the room; Gil held his book slantwise to a chink and read diligently, moving his lips to pronounce the words.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading The sun-blinds were down to darken the room; Gil held his book slantwise to a chink and read diligently, moving his lips to pronounce the words.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading He saw Gil Perez by the window, reading a little book.

cooking (meat) by dry heat in an oven (usually with fat added)

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The sun-blinds were down to darken the room; Gil held his book slantwise to a chink and read diligently, moving his lips to pronounce the words.

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw Gil Perez by the window, reading a little book.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

at a slant; moving or directed in a slantwise position or direction

From this reading The sun-blinds were down to darken the room; Gil held his book slantwise to a chink and read diligently, moving his lips to pronounce the words.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.

wearing, or having the face adorned with, eyeglasses or an eyeglass

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.

plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

not moving or operating freely

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

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

From this reading The sun-blinds were down to darken the room; Gil held his book slantwise to a chink and read diligently, moving his lips to pronounce the words.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.

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

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.

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

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.

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

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.

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

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.

(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 CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The sun-blinds were down to darken the room; Gil held his book slantwise to a chink and read diligently, moving his lips to pronounce the words.

at the time that

From this reading When he came to once more he was much better and felt hungry.

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

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He saw Gil Perez by the window, reading a little book.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CHIVALRY OF GIL PEREZ He felt stiff and stupid, with a roasting spot in his back between his shoulders; but he was able to see the light in Gil Perez' eyes--which was a good light, saying, "Well so far--but I look for more."

the words that are spoken

From this reading The sun-blinds were down to darken the room; Gil held his book slantwise to a chink and read diligently, moving his lips to pronounce the words.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Neither Gil nor the spectacled gentleman in black--the surgeon, he presumed--spoke to him, and disinclined for speech himself, Manvers lay watching their tip-toe ministrations, with spells of comfortable dozing in between, in the course of which he again lost touch with the world of Spain.