Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Night was now setting in, and each one was contemplating going to his room, when suddenly a coach with attendants on horseback arrived at the inn.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Don Fernando begged the stranger to allow him to provide for his comfort, and offered to take him to his brother, the Marquis, who, he said, would be most eager to act as Zoraida's godfather at her baptism.

(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 WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Don Fernando begged the stranger to allow him to provide for his comfort, and offered to take him to his brother, the Marquis, who, he said, would be most eager to act as Zoraida's godfather at her baptism.

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

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

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

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The landlady told the one demanding lodging that there was none to be had at any price.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Night was now setting in, and each one was contemplating going to his room, when suddenly a coach with attendants on horseback arrived at the inn.

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

From this reading Don Fernando begged the stranger to allow him to provide for his comfort, and offered to take him to his brother, the Marquis, who, he said, would be most eager to act as Zoraida's godfather at her baptism.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Don Fernando begged the stranger to allow him to provide for his comfort, and offered to take him to his brother, the Marquis, who, he said, would be most eager to act as Zoraida's godfather at her baptism.

plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading Night was now setting in, and each one was contemplating going to his room, when suddenly a coach with attendants on horseback arrived at the inn.

a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth

From this reading Don Fernando begged the stranger to allow him to provide for his comfort, and offered to take him to his brother, the Marquis, who, he said, would be most eager to act as Zoraida's godfather at her baptism.

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

From this reading Don Fernando begged the stranger to allow him to provide for his comfort, and offered to take him to his brother, the Marquis, who, he said, would be most eager to act as Zoraida's godfather at her baptism.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Don Fernando begged the stranger to allow him to provide for his comfort, and offered to take him to his brother, the Marquis, who, he said, would be most eager to act as Zoraida's godfather at her baptism.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Don Fernando begged the stranger to allow him to provide for his comfort, and offered to take him to his brother, the Marquis, who, he said, would be most eager to act as Zoraida's godfather at her baptism.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the stranger declined graciously all the offers that were made.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading Night was now setting in, and each one was contemplating going to his room, when suddenly a coach with attendants on horseback arrived at the inn.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Don Fernando begged the stranger to allow him to provide for his comfort, and offered to take him to his brother, the Marquis, who, he said, would be most eager to act as Zoraida's godfather at her baptism.

-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading Night was now setting in, and each one was contemplating going to his room, when suddenly a coach with attendants on horseback arrived at the inn.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading But the stranger declined graciously all the offers that were made.

requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill

From this reading The landlady told the one demanding lodging that there was none to be had at any price.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

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

From this reading Night was now setting in, and each one was contemplating going to his room, when suddenly a coach with attendants on horseback arrived at the inn.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

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

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism

From this reading Don Fernando begged the stranger to allow him to provide for his comfort, and offered to take him to his brother, the Marquis, who, he said, would be most eager to act as Zoraida's godfather at her baptism.

the act of departing

From this reading Night was now setting in, and each one was contemplating going to his room, when suddenly a coach with attendants on horseback arrived at the inn.

(accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

in a gracious or graceful manner

From this reading But the stranger declined graciously all the offers that were made.

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

From this reading The landlady told the one demanding lodging that there was none to be had at any price.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

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

From this reading Don Fernando begged the stranger to allow him to provide for his comfort, and offered to take him to his brother, the Marquis, who, he said, would be most eager to act as Zoraida's godfather at her baptism.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Don Fernando begged the stranger to allow him to provide for his comfort, and offered to take him to his brother, the Marquis, who, he said, would be most eager to act as Zoraida's godfather at her baptism.

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

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

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

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

the back of a horse

From this reading Night was now setting in, and each one was contemplating going to his room, when suddenly a coach with attendants on horseback arrived at the inn.

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

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

a landlord who is a woman

From this reading The landlady told the one demanding lodging that there was none to be had at any price.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading The landlady told the one demanding lodging that there was none to be had at any price.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But the stranger declined graciously all the offers that were made.

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

From this reading Don Fernando begged the stranger to allow him to provide for his comfort, and offered to take him to his brother, the Marquis, who, he said, would be most eager to act as Zoraida's godfather at her baptism.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Don Fernando begged the stranger to allow him to provide for his comfort, and offered to take him to his brother, the Marquis, who, he said, would be most eager to act as Zoraida's godfather at her baptism.

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

From this reading Night was now setting in, and each one was contemplating going to his room, when suddenly a coach with attendants on horseback arrived at the inn.

not one, and not any

From this reading The landlady told the one demanding lodging that there was none to be had at any price.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Night was now setting in, and each one was contemplating going to his room, when suddenly a coach with attendants on horseback arrived at the inn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Don Fernando begged the stranger to allow him to provide for his comfort, and offered to take him to his brother, the Marquis, who, he said, would be most eager to act as Zoraida's godfather at her baptism.

plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering

From this reading But the stranger declined graciously all the offers that were made.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Night was now setting in, and each one was contemplating going to his room, when suddenly a coach with attendants on horseback arrived at the inn.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Night was now setting in, and each one was contemplating going to his room, when suddenly a coach with attendants on horseback arrived at the inn.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading The landlady told the one demanding lodging that there was none to be had at any price.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Don Fernando begged the stranger to allow him to provide for his comfort, and offered to take him to his brother, the Marquis, who, he said, would be most eager to act as Zoraida's godfather at her baptism.

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

From this reading Night was now setting in, and each one was contemplating going to his room, when suddenly a coach with attendants on horseback arrived at the inn.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Don Fernando begged the stranger to allow him to provide for his comfort, and offered to take him to his brother, the Marquis, who, he said, would be most eager to act as Zoraida's godfather at her baptism.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Night was now setting in, and each one was contemplating going to his room, when suddenly a coach with attendants on horseback arrived at the inn.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

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 WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Don Fernando begged the stranger to allow him to provide for his comfort, and offered to take him to his brother, the Marquis, who, he said, would be most eager to act as Zoraida's godfather at her baptism.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Night was now setting in, and each one was contemplating going to his room, when suddenly a coach with attendants on horseback arrived at the inn.

carry out

From this reading Don Fernando begged the stranger to allow him to provide for his comfort, and offered to take him to his brother, the Marquis, who, he said, would be most eager to act as Zoraida's godfather at her baptism.

past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But the stranger declined graciously all the offers that were made.

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

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The landlady told the one demanding lodging that there was none to be had at any price.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

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

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The landlady told the one demanding lodging that there was none to be had at any price.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

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

From this reading Night was now setting in, and each one was contemplating going to his room, when suddenly a coach with attendants on horseback arrived at the inn.

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

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

at the time that

From this reading Night was now setting in, and each one was contemplating going to his room, when suddenly a coach with attendants on horseback arrived at the inn.

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

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

which person or people

From this reading Don Fernando begged the stranger to allow him to provide for his comfort, and offered to take him to his brother, the Marquis, who, he said, would be most eager to act as Zoraida's godfather at her baptism.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Night was now setting in, and each one was contemplating going to his room, when suddenly a coach with attendants on horseback arrived at the inn.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF WHAT FURTHER TOOK PLACE IN THE INN, AND OF SEVERAL OTHER THINGS WORTH KNOWING The captive having finished his strange and interesting story, Don Fernando rose and thanked him, and all were eager for an opportunity to show him their goodwill.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Don Fernando begged the stranger to allow him to provide for his comfort, and offered to take him to his brother, the Marquis, who, he said, would be most eager to act as Zoraida's godfather at her baptism.

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

From this reading Don Fernando begged the stranger to allow him to provide for his comfort, and offered to take him to his brother, the Marquis, who, he said, would be most eager to act as Zoraida's godfather at her baptism.