Chapter I

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From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

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

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

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

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

in actual fact

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading I cannot grace my opening page with high-sounding names, for, excepting my mother whom I remember for some few years, I know nothing of any of my forefathers, unless it be Adam from whom my descent would seem to be indisputable.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

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

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

the descendants of one individual

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

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

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I cannot grace my opening page with high-sounding names, for, excepting my mother whom I remember for some few years, I know nothing of any of my forefathers, unless it be Adam from whom my descent would seem to be indisputable.

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

From this reading In short, my history began in much the same way as that of Pablos, the brigand of Segovia; happily it pleased God that it should resemble it in no other particular.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

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

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

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

From this reading In short, my history began in much the same way as that of Pablos, the brigand of Segovia; happily it pleased God that it should resemble it in no other particular.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

brought into existence

From this reading I was born at Cadiz in the notorious quarter "de la Viña," which was not then, any more than at the present day, a good school of either morals or manners.

an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

From this reading In short, my history began in much the same way as that of Pablos, the brigand of Segovia; happily it pleased God that it should resemble it in no other particular.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

an ancient port city in southwestern Spain

From this reading I was born at Cadiz in the notorious quarter "de la Viña," which was not then, any more than at the present day, a good school of either morals or manners.

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From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

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From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

having something undesirable neutralized

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I was born at Cadiz in the notorious quarter "de la Viña," which was not then, any more than at the present day, a good school of either morals or manners.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading I was born at Cadiz in the notorious quarter "de la Viña," which was not then, any more than at the present day, a good school of either morals or manners.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading I cannot grace my opening page with high-sounding names, for, excepting my mother whom I remember for some few years, I know nothing of any of my forefathers, unless it be Adam from whom my descent would seem to be indisputable.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

one or the other of two

From this reading I was born at Cadiz in the notorious quarter "de la Viña," which was not then, any more than at the present day, a good school of either morals or manners.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

-ing form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading I cannot grace my opening page with high-sounding names, for, excepting my mother whom I remember for some few years, I know nothing of any of my forefathers, unless it be Adam from whom my descent would seem to be indisputable.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

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From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

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

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I cannot grace my opening page with high-sounding names, for, excepting my mother whom I remember for some few years, I know nothing of any of my forefathers, unless it be Adam from whom my descent would seem to be indisputable.

plural of “forefather” — the founder of a family

From this reading I cannot grace my opening page with high-sounding names, for, excepting my mother whom I remember for some few years, I know nothing of any of my forefathers, unless it be Adam from whom my descent would seem to be indisputable.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading In short, my history began in much the same way as that of Pablos, the brigand of Segovia; happily it pleased God that it should resemble it in no other particular.

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

From this reading I was born at Cadiz in the notorious quarter "de la Viña," which was not then, any more than at the present day, a good school of either morals or manners.

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From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading I cannot grace my opening page with high-sounding names, for, excepting my mother whom I remember for some few years, I know nothing of any of my forefathers, unless it be Adam from whom my descent would seem to be indisputable.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

in a joyous manner

From this reading In short, my history began in much the same way as that of Pablos, the brigand of Segovia; happily it pleased God that it should resemble it in no other particular.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

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From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)

From this reading I cannot grace my opening page with high-sounding names, for, excepting my mother whom I remember for some few years, I know nothing of any of my forefathers, unless it be Adam from whom my descent would seem to be indisputable.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading In short, my history began in much the same way as that of Pablos, the brigand of Segovia; happily it pleased God that it should resemble it in no other particular.

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From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

of great significance or value

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

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

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

not open to question; obviously true

From this reading I cannot grace my opening page with high-sounding names, for, excepting my mother whom I remember for some few years, I know nothing of any of my forefathers, unless it be Adam from whom my descent would seem to be indisputable.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I cannot grace my opening page with high-sounding names, for, excepting my mother whom I remember for some few years, I know nothing of any of my forefathers, unless it be Adam from whom my descent would seem to be indisputable.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I cannot grace my opening page with high-sounding names, for, excepting my mother whom I remember for some few years, I know nothing of any of my forefathers, unless it be Adam from whom my descent would seem to be indisputable.

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

From this reading I was born at Cadiz in the notorious quarter "de la Viña," which was not then, any more than at the present day, a good school of either morals or manners.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

social deportment

From this reading I was born at Cadiz in the notorious quarter "de la Viña," which was not then, any more than at the present day, a good school of either morals or manners.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

From this reading I was born at Cadiz in the notorious quarter "de la Viña," which was not then, any more than at the present day, a good school of either morals or manners.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I was born at Cadiz in the notorious quarter "de la Viña," which was not then, any more than at the present day, a good school of either morals or manners.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading I cannot grace my opening page with high-sounding names, for, excepting my mother whom I remember for some few years, I know nothing of any of my forefathers, unless it be Adam from whom my descent would seem to be indisputable.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In short, my history began in much the same way as that of Pablos, the brigand of Segovia; happily it pleased God that it should resemble it in no other particular.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading I cannot grace my opening page with high-sounding names, for, excepting my mother whom I remember for some few years, I know nothing of any of my forefathers, unless it be Adam from whom my descent would seem to be indisputable.

the verbal act of naming

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

provide commentary for a film, for example

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

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

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

not any; not one

From this reading In short, my history began in much the same way as that of Pablos, the brigand of Segovia; happily it pleased God that it should resemble it in no other particular.

impressive in appearance

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading I cannot grace my opening page with high-sounding names, for, excepting my mother whom I remember for some few years, I know nothing of any of my forefathers, unless it be Adam from whom my descent would seem to be indisputable.

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading I was born at Cadiz in the notorious quarter "de la Viña," which was not then, any more than at the present day, a good school of either morals or manners.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading I cannot grace my opening page with high-sounding names, for, excepting my mother whom I remember for some few years, I know nothing of any of my forefathers, unless it be Adam from whom my descent would seem to be indisputable.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In short, my history began in much the same way as that of Pablos, the brigand of Segovia; happily it pleased God that it should resemble it in no other particular.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

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

From this reading In short, my history began in much the same way as that of Pablos, the brigand of Segovia; happily it pleased God that it should resemble it in no other particular.

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 I cannot grace my opening page with high-sounding names, for, excepting my mother whom I remember for some few years, I know nothing of any of my forefathers, unless it be Adam from whom my descent would seem to be indisputable.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading In short, my history began in much the same way as that of Pablos, the brigand of Segovia; happily it pleased God that it should resemble it in no other particular.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading In short, my history began in much the same way as that of Pablos, the brigand of Segovia; happily it pleased God that it should resemble it in no other particular.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

an ancestor in the direct line

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

one of four equal parts

From this reading I was born at Cadiz in the notorious quarter "de la Viña," which was not then, any more than at the present day, a good school of either morals or manners.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

To recall to mind.

From this reading I cannot grace my opening page with high-sounding names, for, excepting my mother whom I remember for some few years, I know nothing of any of my forefathers, unless it be Adam from whom my descent would seem to be indisputable.

appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading In short, my history began in much the same way as that of Pablos, the brigand of Segovia; happily it pleased God that it should resemble it in no other particular.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

improved or brought up to date

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

Identical; not different.

From this reading In short, my history began in much the same way as that of Pablos, the brigand of Segovia; happily it pleased God that it should resemble it in no other particular.

express in words

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

an educational institution

From this reading I was born at Cadiz in the notorious quarter "de la Viña," which was not then, any more than at the present day, a good school of either morals or manners.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I cannot grace my opening page with high-sounding names, for, excepting my mother whom I remember for some few years, I know nothing of any of my forefathers, unless it be Adam from whom my descent would seem to be indisputable.

Spanish guitarist who made classical guitar a concert instrument (1893-1987)

From this reading In short, my history began in much the same way as that of Pablos, the brigand of Segovia; happily it pleased God that it should resemble it in no other particular.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In short, my history began in much the same way as that of Pablos, the brigand of Segovia; happily it pleased God that it should resemble it in no other particular.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In short, my history began in much the same way as that of Pablos, the brigand of Segovia; happily it pleased God that it should resemble it in no other particular.

unusual or striking

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I was born at Cadiz in the notorious quarter "de la Viña," which was not then, any more than at the present day, a good school of either morals or manners.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

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

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I was born at Cadiz in the notorious quarter "de la Viña," which was not then, any more than at the present day, a good school of either morals or manners.

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

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

except if; if not

From this reading I cannot grace my opening page with high-sounding names, for, excepting my mother whom I remember for some few years, I know nothing of any of my forefathers, unless it be Adam from whom my descent would seem to be indisputable.

under normal conditions

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

precisely as stated

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

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

From this reading I was born at Cadiz in the notorious quarter "de la Viña," which was not then, any more than at the present day, a good school of either morals or manners.

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

From this reading I was born at Cadiz in the notorious quarter "de la Viña," which was not then, any more than at the present day, a good school of either morals or manners.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In short, my history began in much the same way as that of Pablos, the brigand of Segovia; happily it pleased God that it should resemble it in no other particular.

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

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

which person or people

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

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

From this reading I cannot grace my opening page with high-sounding names, for, excepting my mother whom I remember for some few years, I know nothing of any of my forefathers, unless it be Adam from whom my descent would seem to be indisputable.

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

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I cannot grace my opening page with high-sounding names, for, excepting my mother whom I remember for some few years, I know nothing of any of my forefathers, unless it be Adam from whom my descent would seem to be indisputable.

the words that are spoken

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

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

From this reading I cannot grace my opening page with high-sounding names, for, excepting my mother whom I remember for some few years, I know nothing of any of my forefathers, unless it be Adam from whom my descent would seem to be indisputable.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading In speaking of my birth I cannot follow the example of most writers who narrate the facts of their own lives, and who begin by naming their ancestry--usually of noble rank, _hidalgos_ at the very least, if not actually descended from some royal or imperial progenitor.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.

a late time of life

From this reading I cannot grace my opening page with high-sounding names, for, excepting my mother whom I remember for some few years, I know nothing of any of my forefathers, unless it be Adam from whom my descent would seem to be indisputable.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading See https:// From the Spanish by Clara Bell Revised and Corrected in the United States Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 by William S. Gottsberger in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington Press of William S. Gottsberger New York I trust that, before relating the important events of which I have been an eye-witness, I may be allowed to say a few words about my early life and to explain the singular accidents and circumstances which resulted in my being present at our great naval catastrophe.