used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It had been with him through the long campaign in Greece, and he had the almost affectionate associations with it which men of action often connect with objects that have served them well in dangerous times.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading It had been with him through the long campaign in Greece, and he had the almost affectionate associations with it which men of action often connect with objects that have served them well in dangerous times.
(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 Questioned by Omobono, Vito could not say with any certainty what the master had put on; in fact, he could not tell at all.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It had been with him through the long campaign in Greece, and he had the almost affectionate associations with it which men of action often connect with objects that have served them well in dangerous times.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was consternation in little Omobono's face the next morning when he learnt that his master had gone out during the night, and had not come home.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Questioned by Omobono, Vito could not say with any certainty what the master had put on; in fact, he could not tell at all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading It had been with him through the long campaign in Greece, and he had the almost affectionate associations with it which men of action often connect with objects that have served them well in dangerous times.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Zeno had not slept at home, and he had changed his clothes before going out.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Questioned by Omobono, Vito could not say with any certainty what the master had put on; in fact, he could not tell at all.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading It had been with him through the long campaign in Greece, and he had the almost affectionate associations with it which men of action often connect with objects that have served them well in dangerous times.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Questioned by Omobono, Vito could not say with any certainty what the master had put on; in fact, he could not tell at all.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Zeno had not slept at home, and he had changed his clothes before going out.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
clothing in general
From this reading Zeno had not slept at home, and he had changed his clothes before going out.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There was consternation in little Omobono's face the next morning when he learnt that his master had gone out during the night, and had not come home.
connectverbUS /kəˈnekt/
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading It had been with him through the long campaign in Greece, and he had the almost affectionate associations with it which men of action often connect with objects that have served them well in dangerous times.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading There was consternation in little Omobono's face the next morning when he learnt that his master had gone out during the night, and had not come home.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading It had been with him through the long campaign in Greece, and he had the almost affectionate associations with it which men of action often connect with objects that have served them well in dangerous times.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
having the place or position changed
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
divannounUS /dɪˈvæn/
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading There was consternation in little Omobono's face the next morning when he learnt that his master had gone out during the night, and had not come home.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was consternation in little Omobono's face the next morning when he learnt that his master had gone out during the night, and had not come home.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Questioned by Omobono, Vito could not say with any certainty what the master had put on; in fact, he could not tell at all.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
the act of departing
From this reading Zeno had not slept at home, and he had changed his clothes before going out.
destroyed or killed
From this reading There was consternation in little Omobono's face the next morning when he learnt that his master had gone out during the night, and had not come home.
GreecenounUS /ɡriːs/
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading It had been with him through the long campaign in Greece, and he had the almost affectionate associations with it which men of action often connect with objects that have served them well in dangerous times.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was consternation in little Omobono's face the next morning when he learnt that his master had gone out during the night, and had not come home.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It had been with him through the long campaign in Greece, and he had the almost affectionate associations with it which men of action often connect with objects that have served them well in dangerous times.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was consternation in little Omobono's face the next morning when he learnt that his master had gone out during the night, and had not come home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It had been with him through the long campaign in Greece, and he had the almost affectionate associations with it which men of action often connect with objects that have served them well in dangerous times.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was consternation in little Omobono's face the next morning when he learnt that his master had gone out during the night, and had not come home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There was consternation in little Omobono's face the next morning when he learnt that his master had gone out during the night, and had not come home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was consternation in little Omobono's face the next morning when he learnt that his master had gone out during the night, and had not come home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading There was consternation in little Omobono's face the next morning when he learnt that his master had gone out during the night, and had not come home.
leathern
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From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was consternation in little Omobono's face the next morning when he learnt that his master had gone out during the night, and had not come home.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It had been with him through the long campaign in Greece, and he had the almost affectionate associations with it which men of action often connect with objects that have served them well in dangerous times.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading There was consternation in little Omobono's face the next morning when he learnt that his master had gone out during the night, and had not come home.
the force of workers available
From this reading It had been with him through the long campaign in Greece, and he had the almost affectionate associations with it which men of action often connect with objects that have served them well in dangerous times.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading There was consternation in little Omobono's face the next morning when he learnt that his master had gone out during the night, and had not come home.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading There was consternation in little Omobono's face the next morning when he learnt that his master had gone out during the night, and had not come home.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There was consternation in little Omobono's face the next morning when he learnt that his master had gone out during the night, and had not come home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was consternation in little Omobono's face the next morning when he learnt that his master had gone out during the night, and had not come home.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It had been with him through the long campaign in Greece, and he had the almost affectionate associations with it which men of action often connect with objects that have served them well in dangerous times.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had been with him through the long campaign in Greece, and he had the almost affectionate associations with it which men of action often connect with objects that have served them well in dangerous times.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It had been with him through the long campaign in Greece, and he had the almost affectionate associations with it which men of action often connect with objects that have served them well in dangerous times.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
Omobono
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From this reading Questioned by Omobono, Vito could not say with any certainty what the master had put on; in fact, he could not tell at all.
Omobono's
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From this reading There was consternation in little Omobono's face the next morning when he learnt that his master had gone out during the night, and had not come home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There was consternation in little Omobono's face the next morning when he learnt that his master had gone out during the night, and had not come home.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Questioned by Omobono, Vito could not say with any certainty what the master had put on; in fact, he could not tell at all.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Questioned by Omobono, Vito could not say with any certainty what the master had put on; in fact, he could not tell at all.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
cut with a saw
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
express in words
From this reading Questioned by Omobono, Vito could not say with any certainty what the master had put on; in fact, he could not tell at all.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading It had been with him through the long campaign in Greece, and he had the almost affectionate associations with it which men of action often connect with objects that have served them well in dangerous times.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
express in words
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was consternation in little Omobono's face the next morning when he learnt that his master had gone out during the night, and had not come home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was consternation in little Omobono's face the next morning when he learnt that his master had gone out during the night, and had not come home.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It had been with him through the long campaign in Greece, and he had the almost affectionate associations with it which men of action often connect with objects that have served them well in dangerous times.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was consternation in little Omobono's face the next morning when he learnt that his master had gone out during the night, and had not come home.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It had been with him through the long campaign in Greece, and he had the almost affectionate associations with it which men of action often connect with objects that have served them well in dangerous times.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It had been with him through the long campaign in Greece, and he had the almost affectionate associations with it which men of action often connect with objects that have served them well in dangerous times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
Vito
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From this reading Questioned by Omobono, Vito could not say with any certainty what the master had put on; in fact, he could not tell at all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was consternation in little Omobono's face the next morning when he learnt that his master had gone out during the night, and had not come home.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It had been with him through the long campaign in Greece, and he had the almost affectionate associations with it which men of action often connect with objects that have served them well in dangerous times.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Questioned by Omobono, Vito could not say with any certainty what the master had put on; in fact, he could not tell at all.
at the time that
From this reading There was consternation in little Omobono's face the next morning when he learnt that his master had gone out during the night, and had not come home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
ZenonounUS /ˈzeɪnoʊ/
ancient Greek philosopher who formulated paradoxes that defended the belief that motion and change are illusory (circa 495-430 BC)
From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
Zeno's
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From this reading The secretary would not believe it at first, and he went himself to Zeno's bedroom and saw that the couch had not been slept on; he could tell that easily, though it was not a bed but a narrow divan covered with a carpet; for the two leathern pillows were not disturbed, and the old dark red cloak which Zeno always used as a covering was neatly folded in its place.
