used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading After a moment's inquisition, however, the squire admitted that it had not been with lashes but slaps that he had done penance.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a moment's inquisition, however, the squire admitted that it had not been with lashes but slaps that he had done penance.
ALIASnounUS /ˈeɪliəs/
a name that has been assumed temporarily
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading To him the Duke now turned, and they contrived together another amusing scheme.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading To him the Duke now turned, and they contrived together another amusing scheme.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The next day Sancho was asked by the Duchess how many lashes he had given himself; and he replied meekly that he had commenced with five.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After a moment's inquisition, however, the squire admitted that it had not been with lashes but slaps that he had done penance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After a moment's inquisition, however, the squire admitted that it had not been with lashes but slaps that he had done penance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The next day Sancho was asked by the Duchess how many lashes he had given himself; and he replied meekly that he had commenced with five.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The next day Sancho was asked by the Duchess how many lashes he had given himself; and he replied meekly that he had commenced with five.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading To him the Duke now turned, and they contrived together another amusing scheme.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Sancho was asked by the Duchess how many lashes he had given himself; and he replied meekly that he had commenced with five.
DISTRESSEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading After a moment's inquisition, however, the squire admitted that it had not been with lashes but slaps that he had done penance.
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading The next day Sancho was asked by the Duchess how many lashes he had given himself; and he replied meekly that he had commenced with five.
DUENNAnoun
a woman chaperon
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading To him the Duke now turned, and they contrived together another amusing scheme.
Duke'snounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
DulcineanounUS /ˌdʌlsɪˈniːə/
a woman who is a man's sweetheart
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
a boy or man
From this reading This majordomo was a fellow full of pranks and good humor, and it was he who had written the verses he recited, too.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The next day Sancho was asked by the Duchess how many lashes he had given himself; and he replied meekly that he had commenced with five.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading This majordomo was a fellow full of pranks and good humor, and it was he who had written the verses he recited, too.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The next day Sancho was asked by the Duchess how many lashes he had given himself; and he replied meekly that he had commenced with five.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This majordomo was a fellow full of pranks and good humor, and it was he who had written the verses he recited, too.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To him the Duke now turned, and they contrived together another amusing scheme.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The next day Sancho was asked by the Duchess how many lashes he had given himself; and he replied meekly that he had commenced with five.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
how
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From this reading The next day Sancho was asked by the Duchess how many lashes he had given himself; and he replied meekly that he had commenced with five.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading After a moment's inquisition, however, the squire admitted that it had not been with lashes but slaps that he had done penance.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading This majordomo was a fellow full of pranks and good humor, and it was he who had written the verses he recited, too.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
inquisitionnounUS /ˌɪn.kwɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
A period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.
From this reading After a moment's inquisition, however, the squire admitted that it had not been with lashes but slaps that he had done penance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
lashesnounUS /ˈlæʃɪz/
plural of “lash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
From this reading The next day Sancho was asked by the Duchess how many lashes he had given himself; and he replied meekly that he had commenced with five.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
majordomo
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From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The next day Sancho was asked by the Duchess how many lashes he had given himself; and he replied meekly that he had commenced with five.
meeklyadverbUS /ˈmiːkli/
in a submissive or spiritless manner
From this reading The next day Sancho was asked by the Duchess how many lashes he had given himself; and he replied meekly that he had commenced with five.
MerlinnounUS /ˈmɜːrlɪn/
(Arthurian legend) the magician who acted as King Arthur's advisor
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading After a moment's inquisition, however, the squire admitted that it had not been with lashes but slaps that he had done penance.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Sancho was asked by the Duchess how many lashes he had given himself; and he replied meekly that he had commenced with five.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After a moment's inquisition, however, the squire admitted that it had not been with lashes but slaps that he had done penance.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading To him the Duke now turned, and they contrived together another amusing scheme.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
PANZA
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From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
penancenounUS /ˈpenəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading After a moment's inquisition, however, the squire admitted that it had not been with lashes but slaps that he had done penance.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
pranksnounUS /præŋks/
plural of “prank” — acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading This majordomo was a fellow full of pranks and good humor, and it was he who had written the verses he recited, too.
recitedverbUS /rəˈsaɪtɪd/
past form of “recite” — recite in elocution
From this reading This majordomo was a fellow full of pranks and good humor, and it was he who had written the verses he recited, too.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading The next day Sancho was asked by the Duchess how many lashes he had given himself; and he replied meekly that he had commenced with five.
SANCHO
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From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading To him the Duke now turned, and they contrived together another amusing scheme.
slapsnounUS /slæps/
plural of “slap” — a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
From this reading After a moment's inquisition, however, the squire admitted that it had not been with lashes but slaps that he had done penance.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading After a moment's inquisition, however, the squire admitted that it had not been with lashes but slaps that he had done penance.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
TERESAnounUS /tərˈiːsə/
Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next day Sancho was asked by the Duchess how many lashes he had given himself; and he replied meekly that he had commenced with five.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To him the Duke now turned, and they contrived together another amusing scheme.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This majordomo was a fellow full of pranks and good humor, and it was he who had written the verses he recited, too.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading This majordomo was a fellow full of pranks and good humor, and it was he who had written the verses he recited, too.
TRIFALDI
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From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading To him the Duke now turned, and they contrived together another amusing scheme.
UNDREAMED-OF
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From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading This majordomo was a fellow full of pranks and good humor, and it was he who had written the verses he recited, too.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
WHEREIN
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From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
which person or people
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading This majordomo was a fellow full of pranks and good humor, and it was he who had written the verses he recited, too.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading WHEREIN IS RELATED THE STRANGE AND UNDREAMED-OF ADVENTURE OF THE DISTRESSED DUENNA, ALIAS THE COUNTESS TRIFALDI, TOGETHER WITH A LETTER WHICH SANCHO PANZA WROTE TO HIS WIFE, TERESA PANZA The Duke's majordomo had played the part of Merlin, and he it was who induced a page to appear as Dulcinea.
