1869
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From this reading This was the selfsame explanation that was given by beautiful Rita to her lover, Camillo, on a certain Friday of November, 1869, when Camillo laughed at her for having gone, the previous evening, to consult a fortune-teller.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was the selfsame explanation that was given by beautiful Rita to her lover, Camillo, on a certain Friday of November, 1869, when Camillo laughed at her for having gone, the previous evening, to consult a fortune-teller.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FORTUNE-TELLER By Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Hamlet observes to Horatio that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Blessed are they who possess, for they shall be consoled."
Assis
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From this reading THE FORTUNE-TELLER By Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Hamlet observes to Horatio that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This was the selfsame explanation that was given by beautiful Rita to her lover, Camillo, on a certain Friday of November, 1869, when Camillo laughed at her for having gone, the previous evening, to consult a fortune-teller.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Blessed are they who possess, for they shall be consoled."
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading This was the selfsame explanation that was given by beautiful Rita to her lover, Camillo, on a certain Friday of November, 1869, when Camillo laughed at her for having gone, the previous evening, to consult a fortune-teller.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading "Blessed are they who possess, for they shall be consoled."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE FORTUNE-TELLER By Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Hamlet observes to Horatio that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy.
Camillo
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From this reading This was the selfsame explanation that was given by beautiful Rita to her lover, Camillo, on a certain Friday of November, 1869, when Camillo laughed at her for having gone, the previous evening, to consult a fortune-teller.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading This was the selfsame explanation that was given by beautiful Rita to her lover, Camillo, on a certain Friday of November, 1869, when Camillo laughed at her for having gone, the previous evening, to consult a fortune-teller.
consoledverbUS /kənˈsoʊld/
past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading "Blessed are they who possess, for they shall be consoled."
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading This was the selfsame explanation that was given by beautiful Rita to her lover, Camillo, on a certain Friday of November, 1869, when Camillo laughed at her for having gone, the previous evening, to consult a fortune-teller.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE FORTUNE-TELLER By Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Hamlet observes to Horatio that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading The only difference is that she made her explanation in other words.
dreamtverbUS /drɛmt/
Experienced dreams during sleep.
From this reading THE FORTUNE-TELLER By Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Hamlet observes to Horatio that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading THE FORTUNE-TELLER By Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Hamlet observes to Horatio that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading This was the selfsame explanation that was given by beautiful Rita to her lover, Camillo, on a certain Friday of November, 1869, when Camillo laughed at her for having gone, the previous evening, to consult a fortune-teller.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading This was the selfsame explanation that was given by beautiful Rita to her lover, Camillo, on a certain Friday of November, 1869, when Camillo laughed at her for having gone, the previous evening, to consult a fortune-teller.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Blessed are they who possess, for they shall be consoled."
FORTUNE-TELLER
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From this reading THE FORTUNE-TELLER By Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Hamlet observes to Horatio that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading This was the selfsame explanation that was given by beautiful Rita to her lover, Camillo, on a certain Friday of November, 1869, when Camillo laughed at her for having gone, the previous evening, to consult a fortune-teller.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading This was the selfsame explanation that was given by beautiful Rita to her lover, Camillo, on a certain Friday of November, 1869, when Camillo laughed at her for having gone, the previous evening, to consult a fortune-teller.
destroyed or killed
From this reading This was the selfsame explanation that was given by beautiful Rita to her lover, Camillo, on a certain Friday of November, 1869, when Camillo laughed at her for having gone, the previous evening, to consult a fortune-teller.
HamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading THE FORTUNE-TELLER By Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Hamlet observes to Horatio that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading This was the selfsame explanation that was given by beautiful Rita to her lover, Camillo, on a certain Friday of November, 1869, when Camillo laughed at her for having gone, the previous evening, to consult a fortune-teller.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading THE FORTUNE-TELLER By Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Hamlet observes to Horatio that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This was the selfsame explanation that was given by beautiful Rita to her lover, Camillo, on a certain Friday of November, 1869, when Camillo laughed at her for having gone, the previous evening, to consult a fortune-teller.
Horatio
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From this reading THE FORTUNE-TELLER By Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Hamlet observes to Horatio that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FORTUNE-TELLER By Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Hamlet observes to Horatio that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only difference is that she made her explanation in other words.
Joaquim
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From this reading THE FORTUNE-TELLER By Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Hamlet observes to Horatio that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "Laugh, laugh.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading This was the selfsame explanation that was given by beautiful Rita to her lover, Camillo, on a certain Friday of November, 1869, when Camillo laughed at her for having gone, the previous evening, to consult a fortune-teller.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading This was the selfsame explanation that was given by beautiful Rita to her lover, Camillo, on a certain Friday of November, 1869, when Camillo laughed at her for having gone, the previous evening, to consult a fortune-teller.
Machado
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From this reading THE FORTUNE-TELLER By Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Hamlet observes to Horatio that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The only difference is that she made her explanation in other words.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading THE FORTUNE-TELLER By Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Hamlet observes to Horatio that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE FORTUNE-TELLER By Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Hamlet observes to Horatio that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading This was the selfsame explanation that was given by beautiful Rita to her lover, Camillo, on a certain Friday of November, 1869, when Camillo laughed at her for having gone, the previous evening, to consult a fortune-teller.
observesverbUS /əbˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “observe” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading THE FORTUNE-TELLER By Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Hamlet observes to Horatio that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FORTUNE-TELLER By Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Hamlet observes to Horatio that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was the selfsame explanation that was given by beautiful Rita to her lover, Camillo, on a certain Friday of November, 1869, when Camillo laughed at her for having gone, the previous evening, to consult a fortune-teller.
and nothing more
From this reading The only difference is that she made her explanation in other words.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The only difference is that she made her explanation in other words.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE FORTUNE-TELLER By Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Hamlet observes to Horatio that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading THE FORTUNE-TELLER By Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Hamlet observes to Horatio that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading "Blessed are they who possess, for they shall be consoled."
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading This was the selfsame explanation that was given by beautiful Rita to her lover, Camillo, on a certain Friday of November, 1869, when Camillo laughed at her for having gone, the previous evening, to consult a fortune-teller.
Rita
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From this reading This was the selfsame explanation that was given by beautiful Rita to her lover, Camillo, on a certain Friday of November, 1869, when Camillo laughed at her for having gone, the previous evening, to consult a fortune-teller.
selfsameadjective
being the exact same one; not any other:
From this reading This was the selfsame explanation that was given by beautiful Rita to her lover, Camillo, on a certain Friday of November, 1869, when Camillo laughed at her for having gone, the previous evening, to consult a fortune-teller.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Blessed are they who possess, for they shall be consoled."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The only difference is that she made her explanation in other words.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE FORTUNE-TELLER By Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Hamlet observes to Horatio that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FORTUNE-TELLER By Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Hamlet observes to Horatio that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FORTUNE-TELLER By Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Hamlet observes to Horatio that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE FORTUNE-TELLER By Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Hamlet observes to Horatio that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Blessed are they who possess, for they shall be consoled."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE FORTUNE-TELLER By Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Hamlet observes to Horatio that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the selfsame explanation that was given by beautiful Rita to her lover, Camillo, on a certain Friday of November, 1869, when Camillo laughed at her for having gone, the previous evening, to consult a fortune-teller.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FORTUNE-TELLER By Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Hamlet observes to Horatio that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the selfsame explanation that was given by beautiful Rita to her lover, Camillo, on a certain Friday of November, 1869, when Camillo laughed at her for having gone, the previous evening, to consult a fortune-teller.
at the time that
From this reading This was the selfsame explanation that was given by beautiful Rita to her lover, Camillo, on a certain Friday of November, 1869, when Camillo laughed at her for having gone, the previous evening, to consult a fortune-teller.
which person or people
From this reading "Blessed are they who possess, for they shall be consoled."
the words that are spoken
From this reading The only difference is that she made her explanation in other words.
