used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the opinion of Don Julian that Don Rodrigo had intended taking the child to some remote Indian habitation in the mountains, and demanding a ransom for her.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading This was a plausible theory, for besides getting revenge for Felicita refusing his hand in marriage, he would be able to extort money from Don Julian, and also avenge his fancied wrongs at my hands.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading The doctor advised that she be taken to the sea coast for a time.
in addition
From this reading This was a plausible theory, for besides getting revenge for Felicita refusing his hand in marriage, he would be able to extort money from Don Julian, and also avenge his fancied wrongs at my hands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the opinion of Don Julian that Don Rodrigo had intended taking the child to some remote Indian habitation in the mountains, and demanding a ransom for her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This was a plausible theory, for besides getting revenge for Felicita refusing his hand in marriage, he would be able to extort money from Don Julian, and also avenge his fancied wrongs at my hands.
avengeverbUS /əˈvendʒ/
take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading This was a plausible theory, for besides getting revenge for Felicita refusing his hand in marriage, he would be able to extort money from Don Julian, and also avenge his fancied wrongs at my hands.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This was a plausible theory, for besides getting revenge for Felicita refusing his hand in marriage, he would be able to extort money from Don Julian, and also avenge his fancied wrongs at my hands.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading This was a plausible theory, for besides getting revenge for Felicita refusing his hand in marriage, he would be able to extort money from Don Julian, and also avenge his fancied wrongs at my hands.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She protested, saying she was getting stronger, but I knew she was only saying it to cheer her father and myself.
give encouragement to
From this reading She protested, saying she was getting stronger, but I knew she was only saying it to cheer her father and myself.
a young person of either sex
From this reading It was the opinion of Don Julian that Don Rodrigo had intended taking the child to some remote Indian habitation in the mountains, and demanding a ransom for her.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The doctor advised that she be taken to the sea coast for a time.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The following day Felicita was still weak and nervous.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading It was the opinion of Don Julian that Don Rodrigo had intended taking the child to some remote Indian habitation in the mountains, and demanding a ransom for her.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor advised that she be taken to the sea coast for a time.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading It was the opinion of Don Julian that Don Rodrigo had intended taking the child to some remote Indian habitation in the mountains, and demanding a ransom for her.
extortverbUS /ekˈstɔːrt/
obtain through intimidation
From this reading This was a plausible theory, for besides getting revenge for Felicita refusing his hand in marriage, he would be able to extort money from Don Julian, and also avenge his fancied wrongs at my hands.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading This was a plausible theory, for besides getting revenge for Felicita refusing his hand in marriage, he would be able to extort money from Don Julian, and also avenge his fancied wrongs at my hands.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She protested, saying she was getting stronger, but I knew she was only saying it to cheer her father and myself.
Felicita
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From this reading This was a plausible theory, for besides getting revenge for Felicita refusing his hand in marriage, he would be able to extort money from Don Julian, and also avenge his fancied wrongs at my hands.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following day Felicita was still weak and nervous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the opinion of Don Julian that Don Rodrigo had intended taking the child to some remote Indian habitation in the mountains, and demanding a ransom for her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was a plausible theory, for besides getting revenge for Felicita refusing his hand in marriage, he would be able to extort money from Don Julian, and also avenge his fancied wrongs at my hands.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading This was a plausible theory, for besides getting revenge for Felicita refusing his hand in marriage, he would be able to extort money from Don Julian, and also avenge his fancied wrongs at my hands.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading It was the opinion of Don Julian that Don Rodrigo had intended taking the child to some remote Indian habitation in the mountains, and demanding a ransom for her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the opinion of Don Julian that Don Rodrigo had intended taking the child to some remote Indian habitation in the mountains, and demanding a ransom for her.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading This was a plausible theory, for besides getting revenge for Felicita refusing his hand in marriage, he would be able to extort money from Don Julian, and also avenge his fancied wrongs at my hands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading This was a plausible theory, for besides getting revenge for Felicita refusing his hand in marriage, he would be able to extort money from Don Julian, and also avenge his fancied wrongs at my hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was a plausible theory, for besides getting revenge for Felicita refusing his hand in marriage, he would be able to extort money from Don Julian, and also avenge his fancied wrongs at my hands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the opinion of Don Julian that Don Rodrigo had intended taking the child to some remote Indian habitation in the mountains, and demanding a ransom for her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was a plausible theory, for besides getting revenge for Felicita refusing his hand in marriage, he would be able to extort money from Don Julian, and also avenge his fancied wrongs at my hands.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She protested, saying she was getting stronger, but I knew she was only saying it to cheer her father and myself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the opinion of Don Julian that Don Rodrigo had intended taking the child to some remote Indian habitation in the mountains, and demanding a ransom for her.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading It was the opinion of Don Julian that Don Rodrigo had intended taking the child to some remote Indian habitation in the mountains, and demanding a ransom for her.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It was the opinion of Don Julian that Don Rodrigo had intended taking the child to some remote Indian habitation in the mountains, and demanding a ransom for her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the opinion of Don Julian that Don Rodrigo had intended taking the child to some remote Indian habitation in the mountains, and demanding a ransom for her.
JuliannounUS /ˈdʒuːliən/
Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
From this reading It was the opinion of Don Julian that Don Rodrigo had intended taking the child to some remote Indian habitation in the mountains, and demanding a ransom for her.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She protested, saying she was getting stronger, but I knew she was only saying it to cheer her father and myself.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading This was a plausible theory, for besides getting revenge for Felicita refusing his hand in marriage, he would be able to extort money from Don Julian, and also avenge his fancied wrongs at my hands.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading This was a plausible theory, for besides getting revenge for Felicita refusing his hand in marriage, he would be able to extort money from Don Julian, and also avenge his fancied wrongs at my hands.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It was the opinion of Don Julian that Don Rodrigo had intended taking the child to some remote Indian habitation in the mountains, and demanding a ransom for her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This was a plausible theory, for besides getting revenge for Felicita refusing his hand in marriage, he would be able to extort money from Don Julian, and also avenge his fancied wrongs at my hands.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading She protested, saying she was getting stronger, but I knew she was only saying it to cheer her father and myself.
easily agitated
From this reading The following day Felicita was still weak and nervous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the opinion of Don Julian that Don Rodrigo had intended taking the child to some remote Indian habitation in the mountains, and demanding a ransom for her.
and nothing more
From this reading She protested, saying she was getting stronger, but I knew she was only saying it to cheer her father and myself.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It was the opinion of Don Julian that Don Rodrigo had intended taking the child to some remote Indian habitation in the mountains, and demanding a ransom for her.
plausibleadjectiveUS /ˈplɔːzəbəl/
apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
From this reading This was a plausible theory, for besides getting revenge for Felicita refusing his hand in marriage, he would be able to extort money from Don Julian, and also avenge his fancied wrongs at my hands.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading She protested, saying she was getting stronger, but I knew she was only saying it to cheer her father and myself.
ransomnounUS /ˈrænsəm/
money demanded for the return of a captured person
From this reading It was the opinion of Don Julian that Don Rodrigo had intended taking the child to some remote Indian habitation in the mountains, and demanding a ransom for her.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading This was a plausible theory, for besides getting revenge for Felicita refusing his hand in marriage, he would be able to extort money from Don Julian, and also avenge his fancied wrongs at my hands.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading It was the opinion of Don Julian that Don Rodrigo had intended taking the child to some remote Indian habitation in the mountains, and demanding a ransom for her.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading This was a plausible theory, for besides getting revenge for Felicita refusing his hand in marriage, he would be able to extort money from Don Julian, and also avenge his fancied wrongs at my hands.
Rodrigo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the opinion of Don Julian that Don Rodrigo had intended taking the child to some remote Indian habitation in the mountains, and demanding a ransom for her.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading She protested, saying she was getting stronger, but I knew she was only saying it to cheer her father and myself.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The doctor advised that she be taken to the sea coast for a time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The doctor advised that she be taken to the sea coast for a time.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was the opinion of Don Julian that Don Rodrigo had intended taking the child to some remote Indian habitation in the mountains, and demanding a ransom for her.
not in physical motion
From this reading The following day Felicita was still weak and nervous.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She protested, saying she was getting stronger, but I knew she was only saying it to cheer her father and myself.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The doctor advised that she be taken to the sea coast for a time.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It was the opinion of Don Julian that Don Rodrigo had intended taking the child to some remote Indian habitation in the mountains, and demanding a ransom for her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the opinion of Don Julian that Don Rodrigo had intended taking the child to some remote Indian habitation in the mountains, and demanding a ransom for her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the opinion of Don Julian that Don Rodrigo had intended taking the child to some remote Indian habitation in the mountains, and demanding a ransom for her.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading This was a plausible theory, for besides getting revenge for Felicita refusing his hand in marriage, he would be able to extort money from Don Julian, and also avenge his fancied wrongs at my hands.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a plausible theory, for besides getting revenge for Felicita refusing his hand in marriage, he would be able to extort money from Don Julian, and also avenge his fancied wrongs at my hands.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The doctor advised that she be taken to the sea coast for a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the opinion of Don Julian that Don Rodrigo had intended taking the child to some remote Indian habitation in the mountains, and demanding a ransom for her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the opinion of Don Julian that Don Rodrigo had intended taking the child to some remote Indian habitation in the mountains, and demanding a ransom for her.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading The following day Felicita was still weak and nervous.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This was a plausible theory, for besides getting revenge for Felicita refusing his hand in marriage, he would be able to extort money from Don Julian, and also avenge his fancied wrongs at my hands.
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading This was a plausible theory, for besides getting revenge for Felicita refusing his hand in marriage, he would be able to extort money from Don Julian, and also avenge his fancied wrongs at my hands.
