Chapter XXI

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From this reading The heat in Madrid towards the end of August (1896) was not excessive--less than we had feared.

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

From this reading There was no sign, however, of any cornual deficiency as each magnificent animal dashed into the arena, although with binoculars one could detect a slight splintering of one horn-point, a defect which had caused the rejection of that animal from the herd-list.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading For these bulls were, in fact, of notable blood--that of Ybarra of Sevillian _vegas_--and none bearing that name appear in first-class _corridas_ save absolutely perfect and unblemished.

called to public attention

From this reading We enjoyed, that Sunday, quite an excellent bull-fight, although the bulls themselves had been advertised as of "only one horn" apiece (_de un cuerno_).

in spite of the fact that

From this reading We enjoyed, that Sunday, quite an excellent bull-fight, although the bulls themselves had been advertised as of "only one horn" apiece (_de un cuerno_).

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

From this reading We enjoyed, that Sunday, quite an excellent bull-fight, although the bulls themselves had been advertised as of "only one horn" apiece (_de un cuerno_).

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

From this reading For these bulls were, in fact, of notable blood--that of Ybarra of Sevillian _vegas_--and none bearing that name appear in first-class _corridas_ save absolutely perfect and unblemished.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading There was no sign, however, of any cornual deficiency as each magnificent animal dashed into the arena, although with binoculars one could detect a slight splintering of one horn-point, a defect which had caused the rejection of that animal from the herd-list.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There was no sign, however, of any cornual deficiency as each magnificent animal dashed into the arena, although with binoculars one could detect a slight splintering of one horn-point, a defect which had caused the rejection of that animal from the herd-list.

to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)

From this reading We enjoyed, that Sunday, quite an excellent bull-fight, although the bulls themselves had been advertised as of "only one horn" apiece (_de un cuerno_).

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading For these bulls were, in fact, of notable blood--that of Ybarra of Sevillian _vegas_--and none bearing that name appear in first-class _corridas_ save absolutely perfect and unblemished.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading There was no sign, however, of any cornual deficiency as each magnificent animal dashed into the arena, although with binoculars one could detect a slight splintering of one horn-point, a defect which had caused the rejection of that animal from the herd-list.

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

From this reading We enjoyed, that Sunday, quite an excellent bull-fight, although the bulls themselves had been advertised as of "only one horn" apiece (_de un cuerno_).

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading The heat in Madrid towards the end of August (1896) was not excessive--less than we had feared.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading For these bulls were, in fact, of notable blood--that of Ybarra of Sevillian _vegas_--and none bearing that name appear in first-class _corridas_ save absolutely perfect and unblemished.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We enjoyed, that Sunday, quite an excellent bull-fight, although the bulls themselves had been advertised as of "only one horn" apiece (_de un cuerno_).

(plural) an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes

From this reading There was no sign, however, of any cornual deficiency as each magnificent animal dashed into the arena, although with binoculars one could detect a slight splintering of one horn-point, a defect which had caused the rejection of that animal from the herd-list.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading For these bulls were, in fact, of notable blood--that of Ybarra of Sevillian _vegas_--and none bearing that name appear in first-class _corridas_ save absolutely perfect and unblemished.

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From this reading We enjoyed, that Sunday, quite an excellent bull-fight, although the bulls themselves had been advertised as of "only one horn" apiece (_de un cuerno_).

plural of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading We enjoyed, that Sunday, quite an excellent bull-fight, although the bulls themselves had been advertised as of "only one horn" apiece (_de un cuerno_).

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading There was no sign, however, of any cornual deficiency as each magnificent animal dashed into the arena, although with binoculars one could detect a slight splintering of one horn-point, a defect which had caused the rejection of that animal from the herd-list.

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From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

a creation of the highest excellence

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

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From this reading There was no sign, however, of any cornual deficiency as each magnificent animal dashed into the arena, although with binoculars one could detect a slight splintering of one horn-point, a defect which had caused the rejection of that animal from the herd-list.

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From this reading For these bulls were, in fact, of notable blood--that of Ybarra of Sevillian _vegas_--and none bearing that name appear in first-class _corridas_ save absolutely perfect and unblemished.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There was no sign, however, of any cornual deficiency as each magnificent animal dashed into the arena, although with binoculars one could detect a slight splintering of one horn-point, a defect which had caused the rejection of that animal from the herd-list.

travel across or pass over

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

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From this reading We enjoyed, that Sunday, quite an excellent bull-fight, although the bulls themselves had been advertised as of "only one horn" apiece (_de un cuerno_).

having gaps or spaces

From this reading There was no sign, however, of any cornual deficiency as each magnificent animal dashed into the arena, although with binoculars one could detect a slight splintering of one horn-point, a defect which had caused the rejection of that animal from the herd-list.

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

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

an imperfection in a bodily system

From this reading There was no sign, however, of any cornual deficiency as each magnificent animal dashed into the arena, although with binoculars one could detect a slight splintering of one horn-point, a defect which had caused the rejection of that animal from the herd-list.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading There was no sign, however, of any cornual deficiency as each magnificent animal dashed into the arena, although with binoculars one could detect a slight splintering of one horn-point, a defect which had caused the rejection of that animal from the herd-list.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading There was no sign, however, of any cornual deficiency as each magnificent animal dashed into the arena, although with binoculars one could detect a slight splintering of one horn-point, a defect which had caused the rejection of that animal from the herd-list.

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

From this reading There was no sign, however, of any cornual deficiency as each magnificent animal dashed into the arena, although with binoculars one could detect a slight splintering of one horn-point, a defect which had caused the rejection of that animal from the herd-list.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The heat in Madrid towards the end of August (1896) was not excessive--less than we had feared.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading We enjoyed, that Sunday, quite an excellent bull-fight, although the bulls themselves had been advertised as of "only one horn" apiece (_de un cuerno_).

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading We enjoyed, that Sunday, quite an excellent bull-fight, although the bulls themselves had been advertised as of "only one horn" apiece (_de un cuerno_).

beyond normal limits

From this reading The heat in Madrid towards the end of August (1896) was not excessive--less than we had feared.

plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading For these bulls were, in fact, of notable blood--that of Ybarra of Sevillian _vegas_--and none bearing that name appear in first-class _corridas_ save absolutely perfect and unblemished.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The heat in Madrid towards the end of August (1896) was not excessive--less than we had feared.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading For these bulls were, in fact, of notable blood--that of Ybarra of Sevillian _vegas_--and none bearing that name appear in first-class _corridas_ save absolutely perfect and unblemished.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For these bulls were, in fact, of notable blood--that of Ybarra of Sevillian _vegas_--and none bearing that name appear in first-class _corridas_ save absolutely perfect and unblemished.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was no sign, however, of any cornual deficiency as each magnificent animal dashed into the arena, although with binoculars one could detect a slight splintering of one horn-point, a defect which had caused the rejection of that animal from the herd-list.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

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From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

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

From this reading The heat in Madrid towards the end of August (1896) was not excessive--less than we had feared.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The heat in Madrid towards the end of August (1896) was not excessive--less than we had feared.

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From this reading There was no sign, however, of any cornual deficiency as each magnificent animal dashed into the arena, although with binoculars one could detect a slight splintering of one horn-point, a defect which had caused the rejection of that animal from the herd-list.

belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading We enjoyed, that Sunday, quite an excellent bull-fight, although the bulls themselves had been advertised as of "only one horn" apiece (_de un cuerno_).

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From this reading There was no sign, however, of any cornual deficiency as each magnificent animal dashed into the arena, although with binoculars one could detect a slight splintering of one horn-point, a defect which had caused the rejection of that animal from the herd-list.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading There was no sign, however, of any cornual deficiency as each magnificent animal dashed into the arena, although with binoculars one could detect a slight splintering of one horn-point, a defect which had caused the rejection of that animal from the herd-list.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

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

From this reading The heat in Madrid towards the end of August (1896) was not excessive--less than we had feared.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There was no sign, however, of any cornual deficiency as each magnificent animal dashed into the arena, although with binoculars one could detect a slight splintering of one horn-point, a defect which had caused the rejection of that animal from the herd-list.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum

From this reading The heat in Madrid towards the end of August (1896) was not excessive--less than we had feared.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading There was no sign, however, of any cornual deficiency as each magnificent animal dashed into the arena, although with binoculars one could detect a slight splintering of one horn-point, a defect which had caused the rejection of that animal from the herd-list.

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 SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading For these bulls were, in fact, of notable blood--that of Ybarra of Sevillian _vegas_--and none bearing that name appear in first-class _corridas_ save absolutely perfect and unblemished.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no sign, however, of any cornual deficiency as each magnificent animal dashed into the arena, although with binoculars one could detect a slight splintering of one horn-point, a defect which had caused the rejection of that animal from the herd-list.

not one, and not any

From this reading For these bulls were, in fact, of notable blood--that of Ybarra of Sevillian _vegas_--and none bearing that name appear in first-class _corridas_ save absolutely perfect and unblemished.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading We enjoyed, that Sunday, quite an excellent bull-fight, although the bulls themselves had been advertised as of "only one horn" apiece (_de un cuerno_).

and nothing more

From this reading We enjoyed, that Sunday, quite an excellent bull-fight, although the bulls themselves had been advertised as of "only one horn" apiece (_de un cuerno_).

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From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading For these bulls were, in fact, of notable blood--that of Ybarra of Sevillian _vegas_--and none bearing that name appear in first-class _corridas_ save absolutely perfect and unblemished.

by chance

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading We enjoyed, that Sunday, quite an excellent bull-fight, although the bulls themselves had been advertised as of "only one horn" apiece (_de un cuerno_).

the act of rejecting something

From this reading There was no sign, however, of any cornual deficiency as each magnificent animal dashed into the arena, although with binoculars one could detect a slight splintering of one horn-point, a defect which had caused the rejection of that animal from the herd-list.

except for; apart from

From this reading For these bulls were, in fact, of notable blood--that of Ybarra of Sevillian _vegas_--and none bearing that name appear in first-class _corridas_ save absolutely perfect and unblemished.

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From this reading For these bulls were, in fact, of notable blood--that of Ybarra of Sevillian _vegas_--and none bearing that name appear in first-class _corridas_ save absolutely perfect and unblemished.

a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading There was no sign, however, of any cornual deficiency as each magnificent animal dashed into the arena, although with binoculars one could detect a slight splintering of one horn-point, a defect which had caused the rejection of that animal from the herd-list.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading There was no sign, however, of any cornual deficiency as each magnificent animal dashed into the arena, although with binoculars one could detect a slight splintering of one horn-point, a defect which had caused the rejection of that animal from the herd-list.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

the act of chipping something

From this reading There was no sign, however, of any cornual deficiency as each magnificent animal dashed into the arena, although with binoculars one could detect a slight splintering of one horn-point, a defect which had caused the rejection of that animal from the herd-list.

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

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading We enjoyed, that Sunday, quite an excellent bull-fight, although the bulls themselves had been advertised as of "only one horn" apiece (_de un cuerno_).

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The heat in Madrid towards the end of August (1896) was not excessive--less than we had feared.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We enjoyed, that Sunday, quite an excellent bull-fight, although the bulls themselves had been advertised as of "only one horn" apiece (_de un cuerno_).

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

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading We enjoyed, that Sunday, quite an excellent bull-fight, although the bulls themselves had been advertised as of "only one horn" apiece (_de un cuerno_).

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no sign, however, of any cornual deficiency as each magnificent animal dashed into the arena, although with binoculars one could detect a slight splintering of one horn-point, a defect which had caused the rejection of that animal from the herd-list.

from that circumstance or source

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading For these bulls were, in fact, of notable blood--that of Ybarra of Sevillian _vegas_--and none bearing that name appear in first-class _corridas_ save absolutely perfect and unblemished.

in the direction of

From this reading The heat in Madrid towards the end of August (1896) was not excessive--less than we had feared.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security

From this reading We enjoyed, that Sunday, quite an excellent bull-fight, although the bulls themselves had been advertised as of "only one horn" apiece (_de un cuerno_).

free from physical or moral spots or stains

From this reading For these bulls were, in fact, of notable blood--that of Ybarra of Sevillian _vegas_--and none bearing that name appear in first-class _corridas_ save absolutely perfect and unblemished.

plural of “vega” — prolific Spanish playwright (1562-1635)

From this reading For these bulls were, in fact, of notable blood--that of Ybarra of Sevillian _vegas_--and none bearing that name appear in first-class _corridas_ save absolutely perfect and unblemished.

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

From this reading The heat in Madrid towards the end of August (1896) was not excessive--less than we had feared.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

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

From this reading For these bulls were, in fact, of notable blood--that of Ybarra of Sevillian _vegas_--and none bearing that name appear in first-class _corridas_ save absolutely perfect and unblemished.

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

From this reading There was no sign, however, of any cornual deficiency as each magnificent animal dashed into the arena, although with binoculars one could detect a slight splintering of one horn-point, a defect which had caused the rejection of that animal from the herd-list.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SIERRA DE GRÉDOS We met, our trio, on the platform of Charing Cross--not classic but perhaps historic ground, since so many notable expeditions have started therefrom, with others of less importance.

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From this reading For these bulls were, in fact, of notable blood--that of Ybarra of Sevillian _vegas_--and none bearing that name appear in first-class _corridas_ save absolutely perfect and unblemished.