Chapter IV

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

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading In the morning his duty was to take the baroness’s dogs out for a stroll; in the afternoon he had to run a few errands.

past form of “allay” — lessen the intensity of or calm

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

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

From this reading Niña Chucha, an eternal chatterbox, recounted to Manuel, in several instalments, the tale of her dear friend, as she called the baroness.

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

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

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

From this reading Niña Chucha, an eternal chatterbox, recounted to Manuel, in several instalments, the tale of her dear friend, as she called the baroness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At times, during the first days, he felt homesick for his wandering existence.

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From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

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From this reading In the morning his duty was to take the baroness’s dogs out for a stroll; in the afternoon he had to run a few errands.

a very boastful and talkative person

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Niña Chucha, an eternal chatterbox, recounted to Manuel, in several instalments, the tale of her dear friend, as she called the baroness.

a period of 100 years

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

orchid growing along streams or ponds of western North America having leafy stems and 1 greenish-brown and pinkish flower in the axil of each upper leaf

From this reading Niña Chucha, an eternal chatterbox, recounted to Manuel, in several instalments, the tale of her dear friend, as she called the baroness.

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From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

clothing in general

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading At times, during the first days, he felt homesick for his wandering existence.

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

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

dearly loved

From this reading Niña Chucha, an eternal chatterbox, recounted to Manuel, in several instalments, the tale of her dear friend, as she called the baroness.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading At times, during the first days, he felt homesick for his wandering existence.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading In the morning his duty was to take the baroness’s dogs out for a stroll; in the afternoon he had to run a few errands.

take in solid food

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading In the morning his duty was to take the baroness’s dogs out for a stroll; in the afternoon he had to run a few errands.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Niña Chucha, an eternal chatterbox, recounted to Manuel, in several instalments, the tale of her dear friend, as she called the baroness.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading At times, during the first days, he felt homesick for his wandering existence.

a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading At times, during the first days, he felt homesick for his wandering existence.

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From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

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

From this reading In the morning his duty was to take the baroness’s dogs out for a stroll; in the afternoon he had to run a few errands.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At times, during the first days, he felt homesick for his wandering existence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the morning his duty was to take the baroness’s dogs out for a stroll; in the afternoon he had to run a few errands.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

set up or found

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Niña Chucha, an eternal chatterbox, recounted to Manuel, in several instalments, the tale of her dear friend, as she called the baroness.

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

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

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

From this reading In the morning his duty was to take the baroness’s dogs out for a stroll; in the afternoon he had to run a few errands.

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

From this reading In the morning his duty was to take the baroness’s dogs out for a stroll; in the afternoon he had to run a few errands.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading In the morning his duty was to take the baroness’s dogs out for a stroll; in the afternoon he had to run a few errands.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

longing to return home

From this reading At times, during the first days, he felt homesick for his wandering existence.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

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

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

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

From this reading Niña Chucha, an eternal chatterbox, recounted to Manuel, in several instalments, the tale of her dear friend, as she called the baroness.

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

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

unhappy in love; suffering from unrequited love

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

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From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

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

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In the morning his duty was to take the baroness’s dogs out for a stroll; in the afternoon he had to run a few errands.

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From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

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From this reading Niña Chucha, an eternal chatterbox, recounted to Manuel, in several instalments, the tale of her dear friend, as she called the baroness.

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In the morning his duty was to take the baroness’s dogs out for a stroll; in the afternoon he had to run a few errands.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

past form of “recount” — narrate or give a detailed account of

From this reading Niña Chucha, an eternal chatterbox, recounted to Manuel, in several instalments, the tale of her dear friend, as she called the baroness.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading In the morning his duty was to take the baroness’s dogs out for a stroll; in the afternoon he had to run a few errands.

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Niña Chucha, an eternal chatterbox, recounted to Manuel, in several instalments, the tale of her dear friend, as she called the baroness.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading In the morning his duty was to take the baroness’s dogs out for a stroll; in the afternoon he had to run a few errands.

carry out

From this reading In the morning his duty was to take the baroness’s dogs out for a stroll; in the afternoon he had to run a few errands.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Niña Chucha, an eternal chatterbox, recounted to Manuel, in several instalments, the tale of her dear friend, as she called the baroness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

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

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

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

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

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

From this reading At times, during the first days, he felt homesick for his wandering existence.

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

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

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From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

not to be exceeded

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

migratory

From this reading At times, during the first days, he felt homesick for his wandering existence.

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

From this reading In the morning his duty was to take the baroness’s dogs out for a stroll; in the afternoon he had to run a few errands.

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

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

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

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

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

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The Baroness de Aynant, Her Dogs and Her Mulattress Companion—Wherein is Prepared a Farce Little work, little to eat and clean clothes: these were the conditions that Manuel found in the home of the baroness, and they were unsurpassable.

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

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading Several issues of huge novels published in serial form, which Chucha lent him, allayed his passion for tramping about the streets and transported him, in company of Fernández y González and Tárrago y Mateos, to the life of the XVIIth century, with its braggart knights and its lovelorn ladies.