used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Signor Morini is a member of the Italian Cabinet, and one of the most prominent personages in Italy--and they actually believe him _here_ to be an adventurer!" he laughed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "But," he added, "you haven't told me about Dubard."
in actual fact
From this reading Signor Morini is a member of the Italian Cabinet, and one of the most prominent personages in Italy--and they actually believe him _here_ to be an adventurer!" he laughed.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "But," he added, "you haven't told me about Dubard."
adventurernounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading Signor Morini is a member of the Italian Cabinet, and one of the most prominent personages in Italy--and they actually believe him _here_ to be an adventurer!" he laughed.
anew
From this reading And as he's here again this season, the gossips say they are engaged.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, my dear uncle," laughed Macbean, "of course regard it as entirely confidential, but what Barton discovered is the truth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Signor Morini is a member of the Italian Cabinet, and one of the most prominent personages in Italy--and they actually believe him _here_ to be an adventurer!" he laughed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Signor Morini is a member of the Italian Cabinet, and one of the most prominent personages in Italy--and they actually believe him _here_ to be an adventurer!" he laughed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And as he's here again this season, the gossips say they are engaged.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Ah, my dear uncle," laughed Macbean, "of course regard it as entirely confidential, but what Barton discovered is the truth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I know practically nothing, except that he stayed at Orton for a month last summer, and was very attentive to Mary.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading "I know practically nothing, except that he stayed at Orton for a month last summer, and was very attentive to Mary.
Barton
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From this reading "Ah, my dear uncle," laughed Macbean, "of course regard it as entirely confidential, but what Barton discovered is the truth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Signor Morini is a member of the Italian Cabinet, and one of the most prominent personages in Italy--and they actually believe him _here_ to be an adventurer!" he laughed.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Signor Morini is a member of the Italian Cabinet, and one of the most prominent personages in Italy--and they actually believe him _here_ to be an adventurer!" he laughed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Ah, my dear uncle," laughed Macbean, "of course regard it as entirely confidential, but what Barton discovered is the truth.
CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading Signor Morini is a member of the Italian Cabinet, and one of the most prominent personages in Italy--and they actually believe him _here_ to be an adventurer!" he laughed.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading "Ah, my dear uncle," laughed Macbean, "of course regard it as entirely confidential, but what Barton discovered is the truth.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Ah, my dear uncle," laughed Macbean, "of course regard it as entirely confidential, but what Barton discovered is the truth.
dearly loved
From this reading "Ah, my dear uncle," laughed Macbean, "of course regard it as entirely confidential, but what Barton discovered is the truth.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Ah, my dear uncle," laughed Macbean, "of course regard it as entirely confidential, but what Barton discovered is the truth.
Dubard
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From this reading "But," he added, "you haven't told me about Dubard."
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading And as he's here again this season, the gossips say they are engaged.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "Ah, my dear uncle," laughed Macbean, "of course regard it as entirely confidential, but what Barton discovered is the truth.
apart from; not including
From this reading "I know practically nothing, except that he stayed at Orton for a month last summer, and was very attentive to Mary.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I know practically nothing, except that he stayed at Orton for a month last summer, and was very attentive to Mary.
gossipsnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəps/
plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading And as he's here again this season, the gossips say they are engaged.
haven't
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From this reading "But," he added, "you haven't told me about Dubard."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Signor Morini is a member of the Italian Cabinet, and one of the most prominent personages in Italy--and they actually believe him _here_ to be an adventurer!" he laughed.
he's
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From this reading And as he's here again this season, the gossips say they are engaged.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Signor Morini is a member of the Italian Cabinet, and one of the most prominent personages in Italy--and they actually believe him _here_ to be an adventurer!" he laughed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Signor Morini is a member of the Italian Cabinet, and one of the most prominent personages in Italy--and they actually believe him _here_ to be an adventurer!" he laughed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know practically nothing, except that he stayed at Orton for a month last summer, and was very attentive to Mary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Signor Morini is a member of the Italian Cabinet, and one of the most prominent personages in Italy--and they actually believe him _here_ to be an adventurer!" he laughed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ah, my dear uncle," laughed Macbean, "of course regard it as entirely confidential, but what Barton discovered is the truth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Ah, my dear uncle," laughed Macbean, "of course regard it as entirely confidential, but what Barton discovered is the truth.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading Signor Morini is a member of the Italian Cabinet, and one of the most prominent personages in Italy--and they actually believe him _here_ to be an adventurer!" he laughed.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading Signor Morini is a member of the Italian Cabinet, and one of the most prominent personages in Italy--and they actually believe him _here_ to be an adventurer!" he laughed.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know practically nothing, except that he stayed at Orton for a month last summer, and was very attentive to Mary.
immediately past
From this reading "I know practically nothing, except that he stayed at Orton for a month last summer, and was very attentive to Mary.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "Ah, my dear uncle," laughed Macbean, "of course regard it as entirely confidential, but what Barton discovered is the truth.
Macbean
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From this reading "Ah, my dear uncle," laughed Macbean, "of course regard it as entirely confidential, but what Barton discovered is the truth.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "I know practically nothing, except that he stayed at Orton for a month last summer, and was very attentive to Mary.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But," he added, "you haven't told me about Dubard."
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Signor Morini is a member of the Italian Cabinet, and one of the most prominent personages in Italy--and they actually believe him _here_ to be an adventurer!" he laughed.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "I know practically nothing, except that he stayed at Orton for a month last summer, and was very attentive to Mary.
Morini
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From this reading Signor Morini is a member of the Italian Cabinet, and one of the most prominent personages in Italy--and they actually believe him _here_ to be an adventurer!" he laughed.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Signor Morini is a member of the Italian Cabinet, and one of the most prominent personages in Italy--and they actually believe him _here_ to be an adventurer!" he laughed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Ah, my dear uncle," laughed Macbean, "of course regard it as entirely confidential, but what Barton discovered is the truth.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I know practically nothing, except that he stayed at Orton for a month last summer, and was very attentive to Mary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Ah, my dear uncle," laughed Macbean, "of course regard it as entirely confidential, but what Barton discovered is the truth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Signor Morini is a member of the Italian Cabinet, and one of the most prominent personages in Italy--and they actually believe him _here_ to be an adventurer!" he laughed.
Orton
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From this reading "I know practically nothing, except that he stayed at Orton for a month last summer, and was very attentive to Mary.
personages
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From this reading Signor Morini is a member of the Italian Cabinet, and one of the most prominent personages in Italy--and they actually believe him _here_ to be an adventurer!" he laughed.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading "I know practically nothing, except that he stayed at Orton for a month last summer, and was very attentive to Mary.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Signor Morini is a member of the Italian Cabinet, and one of the most prominent personages in Italy--and they actually believe him _here_ to be an adventurer!" he laughed.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "Ah, my dear uncle," laughed Macbean, "of course regard it as entirely confidential, but what Barton discovered is the truth.
express in words
From this reading And as he's here again this season, the gossips say they are engaged.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading And as he's here again this season, the gossips say they are engaged.
SignornounUS /ˈsiːnjɔːr/
used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading Signor Morini is a member of the Italian Cabinet, and one of the most prominent personages in Italy--and they actually believe him _here_ to be an adventurer!" he laughed.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I know practically nothing, except that he stayed at Orton for a month last summer, and was very attentive to Mary.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "I know practically nothing, except that he stayed at Orton for a month last summer, and was very attentive to Mary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I know practically nothing, except that he stayed at Orton for a month last summer, and was very attentive to Mary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Ah, my dear uncle," laughed Macbean, "of course regard it as entirely confidential, but what Barton discovered is the truth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Signor Morini is a member of the Italian Cabinet, and one of the most prominent personages in Italy--and they actually believe him _here_ to be an adventurer!" he laughed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And as he's here again this season, the gossips say they are engaged.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Signor Morini is a member of the Italian Cabinet, and one of the most prominent personages in Italy--and they actually believe him _here_ to be an adventurer!" he laughed.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "But," he added, "you haven't told me about Dubard."
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "Ah, my dear uncle," laughed Macbean, "of course regard it as entirely confidential, but what Barton discovered is the truth.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Ah, my dear uncle," laughed Macbean, "of course regard it as entirely confidential, but what Barton discovered is the truth.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I know practically nothing, except that he stayed at Orton for a month last summer, and was very attentive to Mary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I know practically nothing, except that he stayed at Orton for a month last summer, and was very attentive to Mary.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Ah, my dear uncle," laughed Macbean, "of course regard it as entirely confidential, but what Barton discovered is the truth.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But," he added, "you haven't told me about Dubard."
