Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading So he began to feign severe suffering, rolling to and fro on the ground, and repeating words that he had read in his books and ascribed to Baldwin as he lay wounded; until he finally was discovered by a peasant from his own village, a neighbor of his, whom he took for Baldwin's uncle, the Marquis of Mantua.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He decided that the passage to fit his case was the one about Baldwin and the Marquis of Mantua when Carloto left him wounded on the mountainside--for that he had been wounded by brigands he had no doubt.

past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

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

From this reading So he began to feign severe suffering, rolling to and fro on the ground, and repeating words that he had read in his books and ascribed to Baldwin as he lay wounded; until he finally was discovered by a peasant from his own village, a neighbor of his, whom he took for Baldwin's uncle, the Marquis of Mantua.

past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to

From this reading So he began to feign severe suffering, rolling to and fro on the ground, and repeating words that he had read in his books and ascribed to Baldwin as he lay wounded; until he finally was discovered by a peasant from his own village, a neighbor of his, whom he took for Baldwin's uncle, the Marquis of Mantua.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He removed the knight's breastplate, back piece and visor, expecting to see him badly wounded; but he found no trace of blood or marks upon him.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading He removed the knight's breastplate, back piece and visor, expecting to see him badly wounded; but he found no trace of blood or marks upon him.

United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)

From this reading He decided that the passage to fit his case was the one about Baldwin and the Marquis of Mantua when Carloto left him wounded on the mountainside--for that he had been wounded by brigands he had no doubt.

possessive form of “baldwin” — United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)

From this reading So he began to feign severe suffering, rolling to and fro on the ground, and repeating words that he had read in his books and ascribed to Baldwin as he lay wounded; until he finally was discovered by a peasant from his own village, a neighbor of his, whom he took for Baldwin's uncle, the Marquis of Mantua.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading He removed the knight's breastplate, back piece and visor, expecting to see him badly wounded; but he found no trace of blood or marks upon him.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass

From this reading He removed the knight's breastplate, back piece and visor, expecting to see him badly wounded; but he found no trace of blood or marks upon him.

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From this reading He decided that the passage to fit his case was the one about Baldwin and the Marquis of Mantua when Carloto left him wounded on the mountainside--for that he had been wounded by brigands he had no doubt.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He removed the knight's breastplate, back piece and visor, expecting to see him badly wounded; but he found no trace of blood or marks upon him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He decided that the passage to fit his case was the one about Baldwin and the Marquis of Mantua when Carloto left him wounded on the mountainside--for that he had been wounded by brigands he had no doubt.

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From this reading He decided that the passage to fit his case was the one about Baldwin and the Marquis of Mantua when Carloto left him wounded on the mountainside--for that he had been wounded by brigands he had no doubt.

an occurrence of something

From this reading He decided that the passage to fit his case was the one about Baldwin and the Marquis of Mantua when Carloto left him wounded on the mountainside--for that he had been wounded by brigands he had no doubt.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

courtesy towards women

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading This good neighbor of Don Quixote's was much concerned over his ravings.

without stop or interruption

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

recognizable; marked

From this reading He decided that the passage to fit his case was the one about Baldwin and the Marquis of Mantua when Carloto left him wounded on the mountainside--for that he had been wounded by brigands he had no doubt.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading So he began to feign severe suffering, rolling to and fro on the ground, and repeating words that he had read in his books and ascribed to Baldwin as he lay wounded; until he finally was discovered by a peasant from his own village, a neighbor of his, whom he took for Baldwin's uncle, the Marquis of Mantua.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading He decided that the passage to fit his case was the one about Baldwin and the Marquis of Mantua when Carloto left him wounded on the mountainside--for that he had been wounded by brigands he had no doubt.

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading He removed the knight's breastplate, back piece and visor, expecting to see him badly wounded; but he found no trace of blood or marks upon him.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

make believe with the intent to deceive

From this reading So he began to feign severe suffering, rolling to and fro on the ground, and repeating words that he had read in his books and ascribed to Baldwin as he lay wounded; until he finally was discovered by a peasant from his own village, a neighbor of his, whom he took for Baldwin's uncle, the Marquis of Mantua.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading So he began to feign severe suffering, rolling to and fro on the ground, and repeating words that he had read in his books and ascribed to Baldwin as he lay wounded; until he finally was discovered by a peasant from his own village, a neighbor of his, whom he took for Baldwin's uncle, the Marquis of Mantua.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading He decided that the passage to fit his case was the one about Baldwin and the Marquis of Mantua when Carloto left him wounded on the mountainside--for that he had been wounded by brigands he had no doubt.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He decided that the passage to fit his case was the one about Baldwin and the Marquis of Mantua when Carloto left him wounded on the mountainside--for that he had been wounded by brigands he had no doubt.

set up or found

From this reading He removed the knight's breastplate, back piece and visor, expecting to see him badly wounded; but he found no trace of blood or marks upon him.

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From this reading So he began to feign severe suffering, rolling to and fro on the ground, and repeating words that he had read in his books and ascribed to Baldwin as he lay wounded; until he finally was discovered by a peasant from his own village, a neighbor of his, whom he took for Baldwin's uncle, the Marquis of Mantua.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading So he began to feign severe suffering, rolling to and fro on the ground, and repeating words that he had read in his books and ascribed to Baldwin as he lay wounded; until he finally was discovered by a peasant from his own village, a neighbor of his, whom he took for Baldwin's uncle, the Marquis of Mantua.

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

From this reading This good neighbor of Don Quixote's was much concerned over his ravings.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

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

From this reading He decided that the passage to fit his case was the one about Baldwin and the Marquis of Mantua when Carloto left him wounded on the mountainside--for that he had been wounded by brigands he had no doubt.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

possessive form 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 WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

aristocrats holding the rank of knight

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading So he began to feign severe suffering, rolling to and fro on the ground, and repeating words that he had read in his books and ascribed to Baldwin as he lay wounded; until he finally was discovered by a peasant from his own village, a neighbor of his, whom he took for Baldwin's uncle, the Marquis of Mantua.

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 He decided that the passage to fit his case was the one about Baldwin and the Marquis of Mantua when Carloto left him wounded on the mountainside--for that he had been wounded by brigands he had no doubt.

loose gown of the 17th and 18th centuries

From this reading He decided that the passage to fit his case was the one about Baldwin and the Marquis of Mantua when Carloto left him wounded on the mountainside--for that he had been wounded by brigands he had no doubt.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading He removed the knight's breastplate, back piece and visor, expecting to see him badly wounded; but he found no trace of blood or marks upon him.

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading He decided that the passage to fit his case was the one about Baldwin and the Marquis of Mantua when Carloto left him wounded on the mountainside--for that he had been wounded by brigands he had no doubt.

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

the side or slope of a mountain

From this reading He decided that the passage to fit his case was the one about Baldwin and the Marquis of Mantua when Carloto left him wounded on the mountainside--for that he had been wounded by brigands he had no doubt.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This good neighbor of Don Quixote's was much concerned over his ravings.

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 IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading So he began to feign severe suffering, rolling to and fro on the ground, and repeating words that he had read in his books and ascribed to Baldwin as he lay wounded; until he finally was discovered by a peasant from his own village, a neighbor of his, whom he took for Baldwin's uncle, the Marquis of Mantua.

not any; not one

From this reading He decided that the passage to fit his case was the one about Baldwin and the Marquis of Mantua when Carloto left him wounded on the mountainside--for that he had been wounded by brigands he had no doubt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He decided that the passage to fit his case was the one about Baldwin and the Marquis of Mantua when Carloto left him wounded on the mountainside--for that he had been wounded by brigands he had no doubt.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He removed the knight's breastplate, back piece and visor, expecting to see him badly wounded; but he found no trace of blood or marks upon him.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

above and across; more than

From this reading This good neighbor of Don Quixote's was much concerned over his ravings.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading So he began to feign severe suffering, rolling to and fro on the ground, and repeating words that he had read in his books and ascribed to Baldwin as he lay wounded; until he finally was discovered by a peasant from his own village, a neighbor of his, whom he took for Baldwin's uncle, the Marquis of Mantua.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading He decided that the passage to fit his case was the one about Baldwin and the Marquis of Mantua when Carloto left him wounded on the mountainside--for that he had been wounded by brigands he had no doubt.

a country person

From this reading So he began to feign severe suffering, rolling to and fro on the ground, and repeating words that he had read in his books and ascribed to Baldwin as he lay wounded; until he finally was discovered by a peasant from his own village, a neighbor of his, whom he took for Baldwin's uncle, the Marquis of Mantua.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading He removed the knight's breastplate, back piece and visor, expecting to see him badly wounded; but he found no trace of blood or marks upon him.

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From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

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

From this reading This good neighbor of Don Quixote's was much concerned over his ravings.

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

From this reading This good neighbor of Don Quixote's was much concerned over his ravings.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading So he began to feign severe suffering, rolling to and fro on the ground, and repeating words that he had read in his books and ascribed to Baldwin as he lay wounded; until he finally was discovered by a peasant from his own village, a neighbor of his, whom he took for Baldwin's uncle, the Marquis of Mantua.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading He removed the knight's breastplate, back piece and visor, expecting to see him badly wounded; but he found no trace of blood or marks upon him.

the act of doing or performing again

From this reading So he began to feign severe suffering, rolling to and fro on the ground, and repeating words that he had read in his books and ascribed to Baldwin as he lay wounded; until he finally was discovered by a peasant from his own village, a neighbor of his, whom he took for Baldwin's uncle, the Marquis of Mantua.

uttered with a trill

From this reading So he began to feign severe suffering, rolling to and fro on the ground, and repeating words that he had read in his books and ascribed to Baldwin as he lay wounded; until he finally was discovered by a peasant from his own village, a neighbor of his, whom he took for Baldwin's uncle, the Marquis of Mantua.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He removed the knight's breastplate, back piece and visor, expecting to see him badly wounded; but he found no trace of blood or marks upon him.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading So he began to feign severe suffering, rolling to and fro on the ground, and repeating words that he had read in his books and ascribed to Baldwin as he lay wounded; until he finally was discovered by a peasant from his own village, a neighbor of his, whom he took for Baldwin's uncle, the Marquis of Mantua.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

express in speech

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

a state of acute pain

From this reading So he began to feign severe suffering, rolling to and fro on the ground, and repeating words that he had read in his books and ascribed to Baldwin as he lay wounded; until he finally was discovered by a peasant from his own village, a neighbor of his, whom he took for Baldwin's uncle, the Marquis of Mantua.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

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

From this reading This good neighbor of Don Quixote's was much concerned over his ravings.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading So he began to feign severe suffering, rolling to and fro on the ground, and repeating words that he had read in his books and ascribed to Baldwin as he lay wounded; until he finally was discovered by a peasant from his own village, a neighbor of his, whom he took for Baldwin's uncle, the Marquis of Mantua.

a just detectable amount

From this reading He removed the knight's breastplate, back piece and visor, expecting to see him badly wounded; but he found no trace of blood or marks upon him.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading So he began to feign severe suffering, rolling to and fro on the ground, and repeating words that he had read in his books and ascribed to Baldwin as he lay wounded; until he finally was discovered by a peasant from his own village, a neighbor of his, whom he took for Baldwin's uncle, the Marquis of Mantua.

up to a particular time

From this reading So he began to feign severe suffering, rolling to and fro on the ground, and repeating words that he had read in his books and ascribed to Baldwin as he lay wounded; until he finally was discovered by a peasant from his own village, a neighbor of his, whom he took for Baldwin's uncle, the Marquis of Mantua.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He removed the knight's breastplate, back piece and visor, expecting to see him badly wounded; but he found no trace of blood or marks upon him.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading So he began to feign severe suffering, rolling to and fro on the ground, and repeating words that he had read in his books and ascribed to Baldwin as he lay wounded; until he finally was discovered by a peasant from his own village, a neighbor of his, whom he took for Baldwin's uncle, the Marquis of Mantua.

a piece of armor plate (with eye slits) fixed or hinged to a medieval helmet to protect the face

From this reading He removed the knight's breastplate, back piece and visor, expecting to see him badly wounded; but he found no trace of blood or marks upon him.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

at the time that

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE OF OUR KNIGHT'S MISHAP IS CONTINUED When Don Quixote began to realize that he was, so to speak, anchored to the ground, he turned his thoughts to his usual remedy, his books on knighthood and chivalry, which, in fact, had been the cause of his downfall.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading So he began to feign severe suffering, rolling to and fro on the ground, and repeating words that he had read in his books and ascribed to Baldwin as he lay wounded; until he finally was discovered by a peasant from his own village, a neighbor of his, whom he took for Baldwin's uncle, the Marquis of Mantua.

the words that are spoken

From this reading So he began to feign severe suffering, rolling to and fro on the ground, and repeating words that he had read in his books and ascribed to Baldwin as he lay wounded; until he finally was discovered by a peasant from his own village, a neighbor of his, whom he took for Baldwin's uncle, the Marquis of Mantua.

people who are wounded

From this reading He decided that the passage to fit his case was the one about Baldwin and the Marquis of Mantua when Carloto left him wounded on the mountainside--for that he had been wounded by brigands he had no doubt.