the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "In an evil hour didst thou take to braying, Sancho!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading There he lay; but Don Quixote was angry and showed no compassion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Where hast thou learned that it is well done to mention the rope in the house of the man that has been hanged?
BENENGELI
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From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
braying
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From this reading "In an evil hour didst thou take to braying, Sancho!
brays
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From this reading To the music of brays what harmonies couldst thou expect to get but cudgels?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There he lay; but Don Quixote was angry and showed no compassion.
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading There he lay; but Don Quixote was angry and showed no compassion.
couldstmodal verbUS /kʊdst/
an old form of “could”, used with “thou”
From this reading To the music of brays what harmonies couldst thou expect to get but cudgels?"
cudgelsnounUS /ˈkʌdʒəlz/
plural of “cudgel” — a club that is used as a weapon
From this reading To the music of brays what harmonies couldst thou expect to get but cudgels?"
Dapplenoun
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
didstauxiliary verbUS /dɪdst/
an old form of “did”, used with “thou”
From this reading "In an evil hour didst thou take to braying, Sancho!
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading There he lay; but Don Quixote was angry and showed no compassion.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Where hast thou learned that it is well done to mention the rope in the house of the man that has been hanged?
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading "In an evil hour didst thou take to braying, Sancho!
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading To the music of brays what harmonies couldst thou expect to get but cudgels?"
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading To the music of brays what harmonies couldst thou expect to get but cudgels?"
hangedverbUS /hæŋd/
past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Where hast thou learned that it is well done to mention the rope in the house of the man that has been hanged?
harmoniesnounUS /ˈhɑːrməniz/
plural of “harmony” — compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading To the music of brays what harmonies couldst thou expect to get but cudgels?"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Where hast thou learned that it is well done to mention the rope in the house of the man that has been hanged?
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading Where hast thou learned that it is well done to mention the rope in the house of the man that has been hanged?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "In an evil hour didst thou take to braying, Sancho!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Where hast thou learned that it is well done to mention the rope in the house of the man that has been hanged?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In an evil hour didst thou take to braying, Sancho!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Where hast thou learned that it is well done to mention the rope in the house of the man that has been hanged?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Where hast thou learned that it is well done to mention the rope in the house of the man that has been hanged?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There he lay; but Don Quixote was angry and showed no compassion.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Where hast thou learned that it is well done to mention the rope in the house of the man that has been hanged?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Where hast thou learned that it is well done to mention the rope in the house of the man that has been hanged?
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
make reference to
From this reading Where hast thou learned that it is well done to mention the rope in the house of the man that has been hanged?
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading To the music of brays what harmonies couldst thou expect to get but cudgels?"
not any; not one
From this reading There he lay; but Don Quixote was angry and showed no compassion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
playmatenounUS /ˈpleɪmeɪt/
a companion at play
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
Quixote
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From this reading There he lay; but Don Quixote was angry and showed no compassion.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
READSnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
Rocinante
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From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
a strong line
From this reading Where hast thou learned that it is well done to mention the rope in the house of the man that has been hanged?
Sancho
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From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There he lay; but Don Quixote was angry and showed no compassion.
carry out
From this reading "In an evil hour didst thou take to braying, Sancho!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Where hast thou learned that it is well done to mention the rope in the house of the man that has been hanged?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There he lay; but Don Quixote was angry and showed no compassion.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "In an evil hour didst thou take to braying, Sancho!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "In an evil hour didst thou take to braying, Sancho!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There he lay; but Don Quixote was angry and showed no compassion.
(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 Where hast thou learned that it is well done to mention the rope in the house of the man that has been hanged?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading To the music of brays what harmonies couldst thou expect to get but cudgels?"
at the time that
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where hast thou learned that it is well done to mention the rope in the house of the man that has been hanged?
which person or people
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OF MATTERS THAT BENENGELI SAYS HE WHO READS THEM WILL KNOW, IF HE READS THEM WITH ATTENTION When Dapple reached his faithful playmate, Rocinante, Sancho fell from his back and rolled at his master's feet.
