used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I sat looking out, expecting him, and I was the most anxious professor that ever found himself in a ridiculous position.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
amphitheatrenounUS /ˈæmfəθiˈeɪtər/
a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)
From this reading Most heartily did I wish myself in the little amphitheatre of my lecture-room at the University, instead of being pledged to this wild plot of my boy's invention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I sat looking out, expecting him, and I was the most anxious professor that ever found himself in a ridiculous position.
eagerly desirous
From this reading I sat looking out, expecting him, and I was the most anxious professor that ever found himself in a ridiculous position.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Temistocle had come, and you know what had passed between us, and how we had arranged the plan of the night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Most heartily did I wish myself in the little amphitheatre of my lecture-room at the University, instead of being pledged to this wild plot of my boy's invention.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Most heartily did I wish myself in the little amphitheatre of my lecture-room at the University, instead of being pledged to this wild plot of my boy's invention.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Temistocle had come, and you know what had passed between us, and how we had arranged the plan of the night.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Most heartily did I wish myself in the little amphitheatre of my lecture-room at the University, instead of being pledged to this wild plot of my boy's invention.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was no drawing back.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Temistocle had come, and you know what had passed between us, and how we had arranged the plan of the night.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Most heartily did I wish myself in the little amphitheatre of my lecture-room at the University, instead of being pledged to this wild plot of my boy's invention.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading But there was no drawing back.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
at any time
From this reading I sat looking out, expecting him, and I was the most anxious professor that ever found himself in a ridiculous position.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I sat looking out, expecting him, and I was the most anxious professor that ever found himself in a ridiculous position.
set up or found
From this reading I sat looking out, expecting him, and I was the most anxious professor that ever found himself in a ridiculous position.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Temistocle had come, and you know what had passed between us, and how we had arranged the plan of the night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Most heartily did I wish myself in the little amphitheatre of my lecture-room at the University, instead of being pledged to this wild plot of my boy's invention.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I sat looking out, expecting him, and I was the most anxious professor that ever found himself in a ridiculous position.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I sat looking out, expecting him, and I was the most anxious professor that ever found himself in a ridiculous position.
how
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From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Most heartily did I wish myself in the little amphitheatre of my lecture-room at the University, instead of being pledged to this wild plot of my boy's invention.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading Most heartily did I wish myself in the little amphitheatre of my lecture-room at the University, instead of being pledged to this wild plot of my boy's invention.
and nothing more
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Temistocle had come, and you know what had passed between us, and how we had arranged the plan of the night.
the act of departing
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
lecture-room
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From this reading Most heartily did I wish myself in the little amphitheatre of my lecture-room at the University, instead of being pledged to this wild plot of my boy's invention.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Most heartily did I wish myself in the little amphitheatre of my lecture-room at the University, instead of being pledged to this wild plot of my boy's invention.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I sat looking out, expecting him, and I was the most anxious professor that ever found himself in a ridiculous position.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I sat looking out, expecting him, and I was the most anxious professor that ever found himself in a ridiculous position.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Most heartily did I wish myself in the little amphitheatre of my lecture-room at the University, instead of being pledged to this wild plot of my boy's invention.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Temistocle had come, and you know what had passed between us, and how we had arranged the plan of the night.
Nino's
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From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
not any; not one
From this reading But there was no drawing back.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I sat looking out, expecting him, and I was the most anxious professor that ever found himself in a ridiculous position.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Temistocle had come, and you know what had passed between us, and how we had arranged the plan of the night.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading Most heartily did I wish myself in the little amphitheatre of my lecture-room at the University, instead of being pledged to this wild plot of my boy's invention.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Most heartily did I wish myself in the little amphitheatre of my lecture-room at the University, instead of being pledged to this wild plot of my boy's invention.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading I sat looking out, expecting him, and I was the most anxious professor that ever found himself in a ridiculous position.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading I sat looking out, expecting him, and I was the most anxious professor that ever found himself in a ridiculous position.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading I sat looking out, expecting him, and I was the most anxious professor that ever found himself in a ridiculous position.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I sat looking out, expecting him, and I was the most anxious professor that ever found himself in a ridiculous position.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
express in words
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
Temistocle
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From this reading Temistocle had come, and you know what had passed between us, and how we had arranged the plan of the night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was no drawing back.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Most heartily did I wish myself in the little amphitheatre of my lecture-room at the University, instead of being pledged to this wild plot of my boy's invention.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Most heartily did I wish myself in the little amphitheatre of my lecture-room at the University, instead of being pledged to this wild plot of my boy's invention.
arousing affect
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading Most heartily did I wish myself in the little amphitheatre of my lecture-room at the University, instead of being pledged to this wild plot of my boy's invention.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Temistocle had come, and you know what had passed between us, and how we had arranged the plan of the night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Temistocle had come, and you know what had passed between us, and how we had arranged the plan of the night.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Temistocle had come, and you know what had passed between us, and how we had arranged the plan of the night.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Most heartily did I wish myself in the little amphitheatre of my lecture-room at the University, instead of being pledged to this wild plot of my boy's invention.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Most heartily did I wish myself in the little amphitheatre of my lecture-room at the University, instead of being pledged to this wild plot of my boy's invention.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I need not tell you how I passed all the time from Nino's leaving me until he came back in the evening, just as I could see from my window that the full moon was touching the tower of the castle.
