Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was, however, only early the next morning, at a station, just as Luigi was leaving the train, that they discovered each other.

in addition

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading In reply, Luigi merely answered shortly, "Go to my mother," and hurried away.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading The unexpected sight of them so put Luigi off his balance, he would have passed them without speaking, but that the old man seized him by the arm and obliged him to listen to his tale of perplexity.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The first thing he did, however, on arriving at his own garrison, was to go straight to the telegraph-office, and, in a message teeming with excitement, forewarn his mother of the arrival of her brother.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The first thing he did, however, on arriving at his own garrison, was to go straight to the telegraph-office, and, in a message teeming with excitement, forewarn his mother of the arrival of her brother.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was, however, only early the next morning, at a station, just as Luigi was leaving the train, that they discovered each other.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was, however, only early the next morning, at a station, just as Luigi was leaving the train, that they discovered each other.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In reply, Luigi merely answered shortly, "Go to my mother," and hurried away.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading The unexpected sight of them so put Luigi off his balance, he would have passed them without speaking, but that the old man seized him by the arm and obliged him to listen to his tale of perplexity.

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From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

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From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The first thing he did, however, on arriving at his own garrison, was to go straight to the telegraph-office, and, in a message teeming with excitement, forewarn his mother of the arrival of her brother.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The unexpected sight of them so put Luigi off his balance, he would have passed them without speaking, but that the old man seized him by the arm and obliged him to listen to his tale of perplexity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The first thing he did, however, on arriving at his own garrison, was to go straight to the telegraph-office, and, in a message teeming with excitement, forewarn his mother of the arrival of her brother.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading It was, however, only early the next morning, at a station, just as Luigi was leaving the train, that they discovered each other.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It was, however, only early the next morning, at a station, just as Luigi was leaving the train, that they discovered each other.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was, however, only early the next morning, at a station, just as Luigi was leaving the train, that they discovered each other.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The first thing he did, however, on arriving at his own garrison, was to go straight to the telegraph-office, and, in a message teeming with excitement, forewarn his mother of the arrival of her brother.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first thing he did, however, on arriving at his own garrison, was to go straight to the telegraph-office, and, in a message teeming with excitement, forewarn his mother of the arrival of her brother.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

warn in advance or beforehand; give an early warning

From this reading The first thing he did, however, on arriving at his own garrison, was to go straight to the telegraph-office, and, in a message teeming with excitement, forewarn his mother of the arrival of her brother.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The first thing he did, however, on arriving at his own garrison, was to go straight to the telegraph-office, and, in a message teeming with excitement, forewarn his mother of the arrival of her brother.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In reply, Luigi merely answered shortly, "Go to my mother," and hurried away.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The unexpected sight of them so put Luigi off his balance, he would have passed them without speaking, but that the old man seized him by the arm and obliged him to listen to his tale of perplexity.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The unexpected sight of them so put Luigi off his balance, he would have passed them without speaking, but that the old man seized him by the arm and obliged him to listen to his tale of perplexity.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The first thing he did, however, on arriving at his own garrison, was to go straight to the telegraph-office, and, in a message teeming with excitement, forewarn his mother of the arrival of her brother.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The unexpected sight of them so put Luigi off his balance, he would have passed them without speaking, but that the old man seized him by the arm and obliged him to listen to his tale of perplexity.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was, however, only early the next morning, at a station, just as Luigi was leaving the train, that they discovered each other.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading In reply, Luigi merely answered shortly, "Go to my mother," and hurried away.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

and nothing more

From this reading It was, however, only early the next morning, at a station, just as Luigi was leaving the train, that they discovered each other.

the act of departing

From this reading It was, however, only early the next morning, at a station, just as Luigi was leaving the train, that they discovered each other.

hear with intention

From this reading The unexpected sight of them so put Luigi off his balance, he would have passed them without speaking, but that the old man seized him by the arm and obliged him to listen to his tale of perplexity.

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From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The unexpected sight of them so put Luigi off his balance, he would have passed them without speaking, but that the old man seized him by the arm and obliged him to listen to his tale of perplexity.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

and nothing more

From this reading In reply, Luigi merely answered shortly, "Go to my mother," and hurried away.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading The first thing he did, however, on arriving at his own garrison, was to go straight to the telegraph-office, and, in a message teeming with excitement, forewarn his mother of the arrival of her brother.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was, however, only early the next morning, at a station, just as Luigi was leaving the train, that they discovered each other.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading In reply, Luigi merely answered shortly, "Go to my mother," and hurried away.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It was, however, only early the next morning, at a station, just as Luigi was leaving the train, that they discovered each other.

the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading The unexpected sight of them so put Luigi off his balance, he would have passed them without speaking, but that the old man seized him by the arm and obliged him to listen to his tale of perplexity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The unexpected sight of them so put Luigi off his balance, he would have passed them without speaking, but that the old man seized him by the arm and obliged him to listen to his tale of perplexity.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The first thing he did, however, on arriving at his own garrison, was to go straight to the telegraph-office, and, in a message teeming with excitement, forewarn his mother of the arrival of her brother.

and nothing more

From this reading It was, however, only early the next morning, at a station, just as Luigi was leaving the train, that they discovered each other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was, however, only early the next morning, at a station, just as Luigi was leaving the train, that they discovered each other.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The first thing he did, however, on arriving at his own garrison, was to go straight to the telegraph-office, and, in a message teeming with excitement, forewarn his mother of the arrival of her brother.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The unexpected sight of them so put Luigi off his balance, he would have passed them without speaking, but that the old man seized him by the arm and obliged him to listen to his tale of perplexity.

trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

From this reading The unexpected sight of them so put Luigi off his balance, he would have passed them without speaking, but that the old man seized him by the arm and obliged him to listen to his tale of perplexity.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The unexpected sight of them so put Luigi off his balance, he would have passed them without speaking, but that the old man seized him by the arm and obliged him to listen to his tale of perplexity.

a safe place

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading In reply, Luigi merely answered shortly, "Go to my mother," and hurried away.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading The unexpected sight of them so put Luigi off his balance, he would have passed them without speaking, but that the old man seized him by the arm and obliged him to listen to his tale of perplexity.

for a short time

From this reading In reply, Luigi merely answered shortly, "Go to my mother," and hurried away.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The unexpected sight of them so put Luigi off his balance, he would have passed them without speaking, but that the old man seized him by the arm and obliged him to listen to his tale of perplexity.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

that is looked for

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading The unexpected sight of them so put Luigi off his balance, he would have passed them without speaking, but that the old man seized him by the arm and obliged him to listen to his tale of perplexity.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading It was, however, only early the next morning, at a station, just as Luigi was leaving the train, that they discovered each other.

successive (without a break)

From this reading The first thing he did, however, on arriving at his own garrison, was to go straight to the telegraph-office, and, in a message teeming with excitement, forewarn his mother of the arrival of her brother.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The unexpected sight of them so put Luigi off his balance, he would have passed them without speaking, but that the old man seized him by the arm and obliged him to listen to his tale of perplexity.

abundantly filled with especially living things

From this reading The first thing he did, however, on arriving at his own garrison, was to go straight to the telegraph-office, and, in a message teeming with excitement, forewarn his mother of the arrival of her brother.

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From this reading The first thing he did, however, on arriving at his own garrison, was to go straight to the telegraph-office, and, in a message teeming with excitement, forewarn his mother of the arrival of her brother.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The unexpected sight of them so put Luigi off his balance, he would have passed them without speaking, but that the old man seized him by the arm and obliged him to listen to his tale of perplexity.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

a special situation

From this reading The first thing he did, however, on arriving at his own garrison, was to go straight to the telegraph-office, and, in a message teeming with excitement, forewarn his mother of the arrival of her brother.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The unexpected sight of them so put Luigi off his balance, he would have passed them without speaking, but that the old man seized him by the arm and obliged him to listen to his tale of perplexity.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading The unexpected sight of them so put Luigi off his balance, he would have passed them without speaking, but that the old man seized him by the arm and obliged him to listen to his tale of perplexity.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The Brandinis had sought refuge in the house of Nina Borghi, the old man's sister, and the mother of Luigi, and it so happened that the train by which they fled was the same in which the hero Luigi also took his flight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The first thing he did, however, on arriving at his own garrison, was to go straight to the telegraph-office, and, in a message teeming with excitement, forewarn his mother of the arrival of her brother.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The unexpected sight of them so put Luigi off his balance, he would have passed them without speaking, but that the old man seized him by the arm and obliged him to listen to his tale of perplexity.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The unexpected sight of them so put Luigi off his balance, he would have passed them without speaking, but that the old man seized him by the arm and obliged him to listen to his tale of perplexity.