Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

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

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

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From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

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

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading This old gentleman was a tall, gaunt man of about fifty, with a lantern jaw and straggling gray hair, and eyes that had a sparkle of madness in them.

willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

matters of personal concern

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

later than; following

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

in the past

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

(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 In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

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

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

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

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

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

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

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

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

filled with wonder and delight

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

courtesy towards women

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

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From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading His surname was Quixada or Quesada, and though not rich, he was well known to the country folk and had some reputation in the community where he lived.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading His surname was Quixada or Quesada, and though not rich, he was well known to the country folk and had some reputation in the community where he lived.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

plural of “dragon” — a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

plural of “enchanter” — a sorcerer or magician

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

an opposing military force

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

divisible by two

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

opinion or judgment

From this reading This old gentleman was a tall, gaunt man of about fifty, with a lantern jaw and straggling gray hair, and eyes that had a sparkle of madness in them.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

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

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading This old gentleman was a tall, gaunt man of about fifty, with a lantern jaw and straggling gray hair, and eyes that had a sparkle of madness in them.

a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading His surname was Quixada or Quesada, and though not rich, he was well known to the country folk and had some reputation in the community where he lived.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

an ornamental facade

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading This old gentleman was a tall, gaunt man of about fifty, with a lantern jaw and straggling gray hair, and eyes that had a sparkle of madness in them.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

a man of refinement

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading This old gentleman was a tall, gaunt man of about fifty, with a lantern jaw and straggling gray hair, and eyes that had a sparkle of madness in them.

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

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

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

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading This old gentleman was a tall, gaunt man of about fifty, with a lantern jaw and straggling gray hair, and eyes that had a sparkle of madness in them.

United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

English theoretical physicist (born in 1942)

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

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

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

causing or marked by grief or anguish

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

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

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

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

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

ten 10s

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

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

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading This old gentleman was a tall, gaunt man of about fifty, with a lantern jaw and straggling gray hair, and eyes that had a sparkle of madness in them.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

aristocrats holding the rank of knight

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading His surname was Quixada or Quesada, and though not rich, he was well known to the country folk and had some reputation in the community where he lived.

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

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading This old gentleman was a tall, gaunt man of about fifty, with a lantern jaw and straggling gray hair, and eyes that had a sparkle of madness in them.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

immediately past

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

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 With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

a room where books are kept

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

obsolete terms for legal insanity

From this reading This old gentleman was a tall, gaunt man of about fifty, with a lantern jaw and straggling gray hair, and eyes that had a sparkle of madness in them.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading This old gentleman was a tall, gaunt man of about fifty, with a lantern jaw and straggling gray hair, and eyes that had a sparkle of madness in them.

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From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

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 "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

-ing form of “mull” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His surname was Quixada or Quesada, and though not rich, he was well known to the country folk and had some reputation in the community where he lived.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

above and across; more than

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

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From this reading His surname was Quixada or Quesada, and though not rich, he was well known to the country folk and had some reputation in the community where he lived.

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

From this reading His surname was Quixada or Quesada, and though not rich, he was well known to the country folk and had some reputation in the community where he lived.

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

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading His surname was Quixada or Quesada, and though not rich, he was well known to the country folk and had some reputation in the community where he lived.

possessing material wealth

From this reading His surname was Quixada or Quesada, and though not rich, he was well known to the country folk and had some reputation in the community where he lived.

precisely, exactly

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

as if striking with slashing blows

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

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

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

refrain from harming

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

reflect brightly

From this reading This old gentleman was a tall, gaunt man of about fifty, with a lantern jaw and straggling gray hair, and eyes that had a sparkle of madness in them.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

someone who engages in sports

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

furnished with more than enough

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading This old gentleman was a tall, gaunt man of about fifty, with a lantern jaw and straggling gray hair, and eyes that had a sparkle of madness in them.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)

From this reading His surname was Quixada or Quesada, and though not rich, he was well known to the country folk and had some reputation in the community where he lived.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading This old gentleman was a tall, gaunt man of about fifty, with a lantern jaw and straggling gray hair, and eyes that had a sparkle of madness in them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

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

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading This old gentleman was a tall, gaunt man of about fifty, with a lantern jaw and straggling gray hair, and eyes that had a sparkle of madness in them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

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

From this reading This old gentleman was a tall, gaunt man of about fifty, with a lantern jaw and straggling gray hair, and eyes that had a sparkle of madness in them.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His surname was Quixada or Quesada, and though not rich, he was well known to the country folk and had some reputation in the community where he lived.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

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

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

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

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

past form of “vanquish” — come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

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

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

(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 His surname was Quixada or Quesada, and though not rich, he was well known to the country folk and had some reputation in the community where he lived.

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

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

in or at the place that

From this reading His surname was Quixada or Quesada, and though not rich, he was well known to the country folk and had some reputation in the community where he lived.

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

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

which person or people

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

a late time of life

From this reading "He prayed that he should not be left to perish in the cage" 132 "With each lash he gave out the most heartrending cries" 334 Nearly four hundred years ago, there lived in the village of La Mancha in Spain an old gentleman of few worldly possessions but many books, who was given to a hardy and adventurous way of life, and who beguiled his spare time by reading the many tales of chivalry and knighthood that were in his possession.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading With Illustrations in Color by Florence Choate and Elizabeth Curtis The Hampton Publishing Company New York "Don Quixote insisted that the boat had been sent by magic to fetch him to some great knight" _Frontispiece_ "Slashing right and left, dreaming that he had encountered the giant enemy" 94

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading In his younger days he was a great sportsman and used to get up before the sun to follow his favorite pursuits of hunting and hawking, but as he grew older he spent almost all his time in reading books on chivalry and knighthood with which his library was stocked; and at last he grew so fond of these books that he forgot to follow the hounds or even to look after his property, but spent all his time in his library, mulling over the famous deeds and love affairs of knights who conquered dragons and vanquished wicked enchanters.