used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Manvers said, "Let us instruct him a little," he took snuff and replied that he feared previous "instruction" might have created a prejudice.
advocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Manvers said, "Let us instruct him a little," he took snuff and replied that he feared previous "instruction" might have created a prejudice.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
any person at all
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Judge, he said, had been "instructed."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading This personage gave him to understand without disguise that there was very little chance for Manuela.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading He clung to that phrase.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading When Manvers said, "Let us instruct him a little," he took snuff and replied that he feared previous "instruction" might have created a prejudice.
crucifixnounUS /ˈkruːsəfɪks/
representation of the cross on which Jesus died
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading This personage gave him to understand without disguise that there was very little chance for Manuela.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
else
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From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading When Manvers said, "Let us instruct him a little," he took snuff and replied that he feared previous "instruction" might have created a prejudice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This personage gave him to understand without disguise that there was very little chance for Manuela.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This personage gave him to understand without disguise that there was very little chance for Manuela.
Gil
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From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
a young female
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When Manvers said, "Let us instruct him a little," he took snuff and replied that he feared previous "instruction" might have created a prejudice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This personage gave him to understand without disguise that there was very little chance for Manuela.
how
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From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
instructverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading When Manvers said, "Let us instruct him a little," he took snuff and replied that he feared previous "instruction" might have created a prejudice.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading The Judge, he said, had been "instructed."
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading When Manvers said, "Let us instruct him a little," he took snuff and replied that he feared previous "instruction" might have created a prejudice.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The Judge, he said, had been "instructed."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading When Manvers said, "Let us instruct him a little," he took snuff and replied that he feared previous "instruction" might have created a prejudice.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This personage gave him to understand without disguise that there was very little chance for Manuela.
LUIS
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From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
Manuela
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From this reading This personage gave him to understand without disguise that there was very little chance for Manuela.
Manuela's
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From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
Manvers
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From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When Manvers said, "Let us instruct him a little," he took snuff and replied that he feared previous "instruction" might have created a prejudice.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
NEMESISnounUS /ˈneməsɪs/
(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
Perez
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From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading This personage gave him to understand without disguise that there was very little chance for Manuela.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading He clung to that phrase.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading When Manvers said, "Let us instruct him a little," he took snuff and replied that he feared previous "instruction" might have created a prejudice.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading When Manvers said, "Let us instruct him a little," he took snuff and replied that he feared previous "instruction" might have created a prejudice.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
reiteratedverbUS /riˈɪtəreɪtɪd/
past form of “reiterate” — to say, state, or perform again
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading When Manvers said, "Let us instruct him a little," he took snuff and replied that he feared previous "instruction" might have created a prejudice.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Judge, he said, had been "instructed."
snuffnounUS /snʌf/
the charred portion of a candlewick
From this reading When Manvers said, "Let us instruct him a little," he took snuff and replied that he feared previous "instruction" might have created a prejudice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This personage gave him to understand without disguise that there was very little chance for Manuela.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This personage gave him to understand without disguise that there was very little chance for Manuela.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This personage gave him to understand without disguise that there was very little chance for Manuela.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When Manvers said, "Let us instruct him a little," he took snuff and replied that he feared previous "instruction" might have created a prejudice.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading This personage gave him to understand without disguise that there was very little chance for Manuela.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Manvers said, "Let us instruct him a little," he took snuff and replied that he feared previous "instruction" might have created a prejudice.
precisely as stated
From this reading This personage gave him to understand without disguise that there was very little chance for Manuela.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
at the time that
From this reading When Manvers said, "Let us instruct him a little," he took snuff and replied that he feared previous "instruction" might have created a prejudice.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This personage gave him to understand without disguise that there was very little chance for Manuela.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading NEMESIS--DON LUIS Manvers' reiterated question of how in the name of wonder Don Luis or anybody else knew what he had done with Manuela's crucifix was answered before the day was over; but not by Gil Perez or the advocate whom he had engaged to defend the unhappy girl.
