Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading The cart had rolled only a few paces and then stopped; there was nothing exciting or heroic in being carried off in such a way!

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

From this reading And on an ox-cart!

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

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

at or in or to any place

From this reading Never had he read anywhere of so ridiculously slow and tame a proceeding.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The cart had rolled only a few paces and then stopped; there was nothing exciting or heroic in being carried off in such a way!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading However, times had changed, and he realized that until he had established the new era of knight-errantry, the most plebeian ways of being captured by enchantment would have to serve.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading However, times had changed, and he realized that until he had established the new era of knight-errantry, the most plebeian ways of being captured by enchantment would have to serve.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading However, times had changed, and he realized that until he had established the new era of knight-errantry, the most plebeian ways of being captured by enchantment would have to serve.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual

From this reading However, times had changed, and he realized that until he had established the new era of knight-errantry, the most plebeian ways of being captured by enchantment would have to serve.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading However, times had changed, and he realized that until he had established the new era of knight-errantry, the most plebeian ways of being captured by enchantment would have to serve.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading However, times had changed, and he realized that until he had established the new era of knight-errantry, the most plebeian ways of being captured by enchantment would have to serve.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading The cart had rolled only a few paces and then stopped; there was nothing exciting or heroic in being carried off in such a way!

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

From this reading The cart had rolled only a few paces and then stopped; there was nothing exciting or heroic in being carried off in such a way!

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

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

From this reading The cart had rolled only a few paces and then stopped; there was nothing exciting or heroic in being carried off in such a way!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading However, times had changed, and he realized that until he had established the new era of knight-errantry, the most plebeian ways of being captured by enchantment would have to serve.

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

From this reading Never had he read anywhere of so ridiculously slow and tame a proceeding.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading The cart had rolled only a few paces and then stopped; there was nothing exciting or heroic in being carried off in such a way!

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, times had changed, and he realized that until he had established the new era of knight-errantry, the most plebeian ways of being captured by enchantment would have to serve.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

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

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted 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 OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

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From this reading However, times had changed, and he realized that until he had established the new era of knight-errantry, the most plebeian ways of being captured by enchantment would have to serve.

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

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

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

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

used to form the superlative

From this reading However, times had changed, and he realized that until he had established the new era of knight-errantry, the most plebeian ways of being captured by enchantment would have to serve.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never had he read anywhere of so ridiculously slow and tame a proceeding.

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

From this reading However, times had changed, and he realized that until he had established the new era of knight-errantry, the most plebeian ways of being captured by enchantment would have to serve.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The cart had rolled only a few paces and then stopped; there was nothing exciting or heroic in being carried off in such a way!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The cart had rolled only a few paces and then stopped; there was nothing exciting or heroic in being carried off in such a way!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And on an ox-cart!

and nothing more

From this reading The cart had rolled only a few paces and then stopped; there was nothing exciting or heroic in being carried off in such a way!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The cart had rolled only a few paces and then stopped; there was nothing exciting or heroic in being carried off in such a way!

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

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

From this reading And on an ox-cart!

plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading The cart had rolled only a few paces and then stopped; there was nothing exciting or heroic in being carried off in such a way!

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

one of the common people

From this reading However, times had changed, and he realized that until he had established the new era of knight-errantry, the most plebeian ways of being captured by enchantment would have to serve.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading Never had he read anywhere of so ridiculously slow and tame a proceeding.

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

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Never had he read anywhere of so ridiculously slow and tame a proceeding.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading However, times had changed, and he realized that until he had established the new era of knight-errantry, the most plebeian ways of being captured by enchantment would have to serve.

unusual or striking

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

so as to arouse or deserve laughter

From this reading Never had he read anywhere of so ridiculously slow and tame a proceeding.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading The cart had rolled only a few paces and then stopped; there was nothing exciting or heroic in being carried off in such a way!

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading However, times had changed, and he realized that until he had established the new era of knight-errantry, the most plebeian ways of being captured by enchantment would have to serve.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Never had he read anywhere of so ridiculously slow and tame a proceeding.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

move hurridly

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading The cart had rolled only a few paces and then stopped; there was nothing exciting or heroic in being carried off in such a way!

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

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The cart had rolled only a few paces and then stopped; there was nothing exciting or heroic in being carried off in such a way!

correct by punishment or discipline

From this reading Never had he read anywhere of so ridiculously slow and tame a proceeding.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading However, times had changed, and he realized that until he had established the new era of knight-errantry, the most plebeian ways of being captured by enchantment would have to serve.

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

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The cart had rolled only a few paces and then stopped; there was nothing exciting or heroic in being carried off in such a way!

in or at that place or location

From this reading The cart had rolled only a few paces and then stopped; there was nothing exciting or heroic in being carried off in such a way!

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

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading However, times had changed, and he realized that until he had established the new era of knight-errantry, the most plebeian ways of being captured by enchantment would have to serve.

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

From this reading However, times had changed, and he realized that until he had established the new era of knight-errantry, the most plebeian ways of being captured by enchantment would have to serve.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

up to a particular time

From this reading However, times had changed, and he realized that until he had established the new era of knight-errantry, the most plebeian ways of being captured by enchantment would have to serve.

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

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The cart had rolled only a few paces and then stopped; there was nothing exciting or heroic in being carried off in such a way!

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading However, times had changed, and he realized that until he had established the new era of knight-errantry, the most plebeian ways of being captured by enchantment would have to serve.

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

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA WAS CARRIED AWAY ENCHANTED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REMARKABLE INCIDENTS Don Quixote was greatly perplexed and, indeed, somewhat impatient with the slow speed of the cart carrying away this enchanted knight.

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

From this reading However, times had changed, and he realized that until he had established the new era of knight-errantry, the most plebeian ways of being captured by enchantment would have to serve.