Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading This formed the one amusing episode in his week's round in Madrid, where otherwise he was extremely bored, and where he only remained to give Don Luis a chance of waging his war.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading The weather was insufferably hot, one could only be abroad early in the morning or late at night--both the perfection of seasons for the assassin's game.

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading To be shot at in the street, or stabbed in the back as you are homing through the dusk are, to be sure, not everybody's amusements, and in an ordinary way they were not those of Mr. Manvers.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading This formed the one amusing episode in his week's round in Madrid, where otherwise he was extremely bored, and where he only remained to give Don Luis a chance of waging his war.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading To be shot at in the street, or stabbed in the back as you are homing through the dusk are, to be sure, not everybody's amusements, and in an ordinary way they were not those of Mr. Manvers.

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

From this reading This formed the one amusing episode in his week's round in Madrid, where otherwise he was extremely bored, and where he only remained to give Don Luis a chance of waging his war.

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

From this reading To be shot at in the street, or stabbed in the back as you are homing through the dusk are, to be sure, not everybody's amusements, and in an ordinary way they were not those of Mr. Manvers.

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

From this reading To be shot at in the street, or stabbed in the back as you are homing through the dusk are, to be sure, not everybody's amusements, and in an ordinary way they were not those of Mr. Manvers.

possessive form of “assassin” — a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

From this reading The weather was insufferably hot, one could only be abroad early in the morning or late at night--both the perfection of seasons for the assassin's game.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE NOVIO It is true that Manvers had gone to the Chapel of the Recogidas to look for, or to look at, Manuela.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading To be shot at in the street, or stabbed in the back as you are homing through the dusk are, to be sure, not everybody's amusements, and in an ordinary way they were not those of Mr. Manvers.

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

From this reading To be shot at in the street, or stabbed in the back as you are homing through the dusk are, to be sure, not everybody's amusements, and in an ordinary way they were not those of Mr. Manvers.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But he found that his life gained a zest by being threatened with deprivation, and so long as that zest lasted he was willing to oblige Don Luis.

tired of the world

From this reading This formed the one amusing episode in his week's round in Madrid, where otherwise he was extremely bored, and where he only remained to give Don Luis a chance of waging his war.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The weather was insufferably hot, one could only be abroad early in the morning or late at night--both the perfection of seasons for the assassin's game.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he found that his life gained a zest by being threatened with deprivation, and so long as that zest lasted he was willing to oblige Don Luis.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But he found that his life gained a zest by being threatened with deprivation, and so long as that zest lasted he was willing to oblige Don Luis.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading This formed the one amusing episode in his week's round in Madrid, where otherwise he was extremely bored, and where he only remained to give Don Luis a chance of waging his war.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading THE NOVIO It is true that Manvers had gone to the Chapel of the Recogidas to look for, or to look at, Manuela.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The weather was insufferably hot, one could only be abroad early in the morning or late at night--both the perfection of seasons for the assassin's game.

a state of extreme poverty

From this reading But he found that his life gained a zest by being threatened with deprivation, and so long as that zest lasted he was willing to oblige Don Luis.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading This formed the one amusing episode in his week's round in Madrid, where otherwise he was extremely bored, and where he only remained to give Don Luis a chance of waging his war.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading To be shot at in the street, or stabbed in the back as you are homing through the dusk are, to be sure, not everybody's amusements, and in an ordinary way they were not those of Mr. Manvers.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The weather was insufferably hot, one could only be abroad early in the morning or late at night--both the perfection of seasons for the assassin's game.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading This formed the one amusing episode in his week's round in Madrid, where otherwise he was extremely bored, and where he only remained to give Don Luis a chance of waging his war.

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

From this reading To be shot at in the street, or stabbed in the back as you are homing through the dusk are, to be sure, not everybody's amusements, and in an ordinary way they were not those of Mr. Manvers.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading This formed the one amusing episode in his week's round in Madrid, where otherwise he was extremely bored, and where he only remained to give Don Luis a chance of waging his war.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE NOVIO It is true that Manvers had gone to the Chapel of the Recogidas to look for, or to look at, Manuela.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading This formed the one amusing episode in his week's round in Madrid, where otherwise he was extremely bored, and where he only remained to give Don Luis a chance of waging his war.

set up or found

From this reading But he found that his life gained a zest by being threatened with deprivation, and so long as that zest lasted he was willing to oblige Don Luis.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading But he found that his life gained a zest by being threatened with deprivation, and so long as that zest lasted he was willing to oblige Don Luis.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The weather was insufferably hot, one could only be abroad early in the morning or late at night--both the perfection of seasons for the assassin's game.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This formed the one amusing episode in his week's round in Madrid, where otherwise he was extremely bored, and where he only remained to give Don Luis a chance of waging his war.

destroyed or killed

From this reading THE NOVIO It is true that Manvers had gone to the Chapel of the Recogidas to look for, or to look at, Manuela.

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

From this reading THE NOVIO It is true that Manvers had gone to the Chapel of the Recogidas to look for, or to look at, Manuela.

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

From this reading This formed the one amusing episode in his week's round in Madrid, where otherwise he was extremely bored, and where he only remained to give Don Luis a chance of waging his war.

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

From this reading This formed the one amusing episode in his week's round in Madrid, where otherwise he was extremely bored, and where he only remained to give Don Luis a chance of waging his war.

orienting or directing homeward or to a destination

From this reading To be shot at in the street, or stabbed in the back as you are homing through the dusk are, to be sure, not everybody's amusements, and in an ordinary way they were not those of Mr. Manvers.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The weather was insufferably hot, one could only be abroad early in the morning or late at night--both the perfection of seasons for the assassin's game.

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

From this reading This formed the one amusing episode in his week's round in Madrid, where otherwise he was extremely bored, and where he only remained to give Don Luis a chance of waging his war.

to an insufferable degree

From this reading The weather was insufferably hot, one could only be abroad early in the morning or late at night--both the perfection of seasons for the assassin's game.

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

From this reading THE NOVIO It is true that Manvers had gone to the Chapel of the Recogidas to look for, or to look at, Manuela.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE NOVIO It is true that Manvers had gone to the Chapel of the Recogidas to look for, or to look at, Manuela.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading But he found that his life gained a zest by being threatened with deprivation, and so long as that zest lasted he was willing to oblige Don Luis.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The weather was insufferably hot, one could only be abroad early in the morning or late at night--both the perfection of seasons for the assassin's game.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But he found that his life gained a zest by being threatened with deprivation, and so long as that zest lasted he was willing to oblige Don Luis.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading But he found that his life gained a zest by being threatened with deprivation, and so long as that zest lasted he was willing to oblige Don Luis.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE NOVIO It is true that Manvers had gone to the Chapel of the Recogidas to look for, or to look at, Manuela.

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

From this reading This formed the one amusing episode in his week's round in Madrid, where otherwise he was extremely bored, and where he only remained to give Don Luis a chance of waging his war.

the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum

From this reading This formed the one amusing episode in his week's round in Madrid, where otherwise he was extremely bored, and where he only remained to give Don Luis a chance of waging his war.

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

From this reading THE NOVIO It is true that Manvers had gone to the Chapel of the Recogidas to look for, or to look at, Manuela.

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

From this reading THE NOVIO It is true that Manvers had gone to the Chapel of the Recogidas to look for, or to look at, Manuela.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The weather was insufferably hot, one could only be abroad early in the morning or late at night--both the perfection of seasons for the assassin's game.

a form of address for a man

From this reading To be shot at in the street, or stabbed in the back as you are homing through the dusk are, to be sure, not everybody's amusements, and in an ordinary way they were not those of Mr. Manvers.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The weather was insufferably hot, one could only be abroad early in the morning or late at night--both the perfection of seasons for the assassin's game.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To be shot at in the street, or stabbed in the back as you are homing through the dusk are, to be sure, not everybody's amusements, and in an ordinary way they were not those of Mr. Manvers.

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

From this reading THE NOVIO It is true that Manvers had gone to the Chapel of the Recogidas to look for, or to look at, Manuela.

force somebody to do something

From this reading But he found that his life gained a zest by being threatened with deprivation, and so long as that zest lasted he was willing to oblige Don Luis.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE NOVIO It is true that Manvers had gone to the Chapel of the Recogidas to look for, or to look at, Manuela.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This formed the one amusing episode in his week's round in Madrid, where otherwise he was extremely bored, and where he only remained to give Don Luis a chance of waging his war.

and nothing more

From this reading This formed the one amusing episode in his week's round in Madrid, where otherwise he was extremely bored, and where he only remained to give Don Luis a chance of waging his war.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE NOVIO It is true that Manvers had gone to the Chapel of the Recogidas to look for, or to look at, Manuela.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading To be shot at in the street, or stabbed in the back as you are homing through the dusk are, to be sure, not everybody's amusements, and in an ordinary way they were not those of Mr. Manvers.

in other respects or ways

From this reading This formed the one amusing episode in his week's round in Madrid, where otherwise he was extremely bored, and where he only remained to give Don Luis a chance of waging his war.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading The weather was insufferably hot, one could only be abroad early in the morning or late at night--both the perfection of seasons for the assassin's game.

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

From this reading THE NOVIO It is true that Manvers had gone to the Chapel of the Recogidas to look for, or to look at, Manuela.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading This formed the one amusing episode in his week's round in Madrid, where otherwise he was extremely bored, and where he only remained to give Don Luis a chance of waging his war.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading This formed the one amusing episode in his week's round in Madrid, where otherwise he was extremely bored, and where he only remained to give Don Luis a chance of waging his war.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The weather was insufferably hot, one could only be abroad early in the morning or late at night--both the perfection of seasons for the assassin's game.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading To be shot at in the street, or stabbed in the back as you are homing through the dusk are, to be sure, not everybody's amusements, and in an ordinary way they were not those of Mr. Manvers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But he found that his life gained a zest by being threatened with deprivation, and so long as that zest lasted he was willing to oblige Don Luis.

inflected form of “stab” — use a knife on

From this reading To be shot at in the street, or stabbed in the back as you are homing through the dusk are, to be sure, not everybody's amusements, and in an ordinary way they were not those of Mr. Manvers.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading To be shot at in the street, or stabbed in the back as you are homing through the dusk are, to be sure, not everybody's amusements, and in an ordinary way they were not those of Mr. Manvers.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading To be shot at in the street, or stabbed in the back as you are homing through the dusk are, to be sure, not everybody's amusements, and in an ordinary way they were not those of Mr. Manvers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE NOVIO It is true that Manvers had gone to the Chapel of the Recogidas to look for, or to look at, Manuela.

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

From this reading THE NOVIO It is true that Manvers had gone to the Chapel of the Recogidas to look for, or to look at, Manuela.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading To be shot at in the street, or stabbed in the back as you are homing through the dusk are, to be sure, not everybody's amusements, and in an ordinary way they were not those of Mr. Manvers.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This formed the one amusing episode in his week's round in Madrid, where otherwise he was extremely bored, and where he only remained to give Don Luis a chance of waging his war.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading To be shot at in the street, or stabbed in the back as you are homing through the dusk are, to be sure, not everybody's amusements, and in an ordinary way they were not those of Mr. Manvers.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading But he found that his life gained a zest by being threatened with deprivation, and so long as that zest lasted he was willing to oblige Don Luis.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading To be shot at in the street, or stabbed in the back as you are homing through the dusk are, to be sure, not everybody's amusements, and in an ordinary way they were not those of Mr. Manvers.

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

From this reading THE NOVIO It is true that Manvers had gone to the Chapel of the Recogidas to look for, or to look at, Manuela.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading THE NOVIO It is true that Manvers had gone to the Chapel of the Recogidas to look for, or to look at, Manuela.

-ing form of “wage” — carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)

From this reading This formed the one amusing episode in his week's round in Madrid, where otherwise he was extremely bored, and where he only remained to give Don Luis a chance of waging his war.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading This formed the one amusing episode in his week's round in Madrid, where otherwise he was extremely bored, and where he only remained to give Don Luis a chance of waging his war.

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

From this reading This formed the one amusing episode in his week's round in Madrid, where otherwise he was extremely bored, and where he only remained to give Don Luis a chance of waging his war.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading To be shot at in the street, or stabbed in the back as you are homing through the dusk are, to be sure, not everybody's amusements, and in an ordinary way they were not those of Mr. Manvers.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The weather was insufferably hot, one could only be abroad early in the morning or late at night--both the perfection of seasons for the assassin's game.

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

From this reading This formed the one amusing episode in his week's round in Madrid, where otherwise he was extremely bored, and where he only remained to give Don Luis a chance of waging his war.

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

From this reading To be shot at in the street, or stabbed in the back as you are homing through the dusk are, to be sure, not everybody's amusements, and in an ordinary way they were not those of Mr. Manvers.

in or at the place that

From this reading This formed the one amusing episode in his week's round in Madrid, where otherwise he was extremely bored, and where he only remained to give Don Luis a chance of waging his war.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading But he found that his life gained a zest by being threatened with deprivation, and so long as that zest lasted he was willing to oblige Don Luis.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But he found that his life gained a zest by being threatened with deprivation, and so long as that zest lasted he was willing to oblige Don Luis.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading To be shot at in the street, or stabbed in the back as you are homing through the dusk are, to be sure, not everybody's amusements, and in an ordinary way they were not those of Mr. Manvers.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading But he found that his life gained a zest by being threatened with deprivation, and so long as that zest lasted he was willing to oblige Don Luis.