Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

present in great quantity

From this reading The quail were very abundant in May that year, and Lamberti was a good shot.

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading Guido had at first been mildly surprised that his friend should not have spoken of his intention on that evening; but some one had told him that the party had been made up at the club, late at night, which accounted for everything.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading He had left home suddenly on the morning after telling Guido the story of his adventure in the Forum.

later than; following

From this reading He had left home suddenly on the morning after telling Guido the story of his adventure in the Forum.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Guido was soon too much occupied to miss the daily companionship, and was glad to be alone, when he could not be with Cecilia.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

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

From this reading The quail were very abundant in May that year, and Lamberti was a good shot.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Guido had at first been mildly surprised that his friend should not have spoken of his intention on that evening; but some one had told him that the party had been made up at the club, late at night, which accounted for everything.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Guido was soon too much occupied to miss the daily companionship, and was glad to be alone, when he could not be with Cecilia.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Guido had at first been mildly surprised that his friend should not have spoken of his intention on that evening; but some one had told him that the party had been made up at the club, late at night, which accounted for everything.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Guido was soon too much occupied to miss the daily companionship, and was glad to be alone, when he could not be with Cecilia.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Guido had at first been mildly surprised that his friend should not have spoken of his intention on that evening; but some one had told him that the party had been made up at the club, late at night, which accounted for everything.

the state of being with someone

From this reading Guido was soon too much occupied to miss the daily companionship, and was glad to be alone, when he could not be with Cecilia.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Guido was soon too much occupied to miss the daily companionship, and was glad to be alone, when he could not be with Cecilia.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Guido was soon too much occupied to miss the daily companionship, and was glad to be alone, when he could not be with Cecilia.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Guido had at first been mildly surprised that his friend should not have spoken of his intention on that evening; but some one had told him that the party had been made up at the club, late at night, which accounted for everything.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Guido had at first been mildly surprised that his friend should not have spoken of his intention on that evening; but some one had told him that the party had been made up at the club, late at night, which accounted for everything.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Guido had at first been mildly surprised that his friend should not have spoken of his intention on that evening; but some one had told him that the party had been made up at the club, late at night, which accounted for everything.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Guido had at first been mildly surprised that his friend should not have spoken of his intention on that evening; but some one had told him that the party had been made up at the club, late at night, which accounted for everything.

a public meeting or assembly for open discussion

From this reading He had left home suddenly on the morning after telling Guido the story of his adventure in the Forum.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Guido had at first been mildly surprised that his friend should not have spoken of his intention on that evening; but some one had told him that the party had been made up at the club, late at night, which accounted for everything.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Guido was soon too much occupied to miss the daily companionship, and was glad to be alone, when he could not be with Cecilia.

the act of departing

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The quail were very abundant in May that year, and Lamberti was a good shot.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

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

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Guido had at first been mildly surprised that his friend should not have spoken of his intention on that evening; but some one had told him that the party had been made up at the club, late at night, which accounted for everything.

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

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

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

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

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

From this reading He had left home suddenly on the morning after telling Guido the story of his adventure in the Forum.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He had left home suddenly on the morning after telling Guido the story of his adventure in the Forum.

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

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

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

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Guido had at first been mildly surprised that his friend should not have spoken of his intention on that evening; but some one had told him that the party had been made up at the club, late at night, which accounted for everything.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Guido had at first been mildly surprised that his friend should not have spoken of his intention on that evening; but some one had told him that the party had been made up at the club, late at night, which accounted for everything.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He had left home suddenly on the morning after telling Guido the story of his adventure in the Forum.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Guido had at first been mildly surprised that his friend should not have spoken of his intention on that evening; but some one had told him that the party had been made up at the club, late at night, which accounted for everything.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The quail were very abundant in May that year, and Lamberti was a good shot.

the force of workers available

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

to a moderate degree

From this reading Guido had at first been mildly surprised that his friend should not have spoken of his intention on that evening; but some one had told him that the party had been made up at the club, late at night, which accounted for everything.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Guido was soon too much occupied to miss the daily companionship, and was glad to be alone, when he could not be with Cecilia.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He had left home suddenly on the morning after telling Guido the story of his adventure in the Forum.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Guido was soon too much occupied to miss the daily companionship, and was glad to be alone, when he could not be with Cecilia.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Guido had at first been mildly surprised that his friend should not have spoken of his intention on that evening; but some one had told him that the party had been made up at the club, late at night, which accounted for everything.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Guido was soon too much occupied to miss the daily companionship, and was glad to be alone, when he could not be with Cecilia.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

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

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had left home suddenly on the morning after telling Guido the story of his adventure in the Forum.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Guido had at first been mildly surprised that his friend should not have spoken of his intention on that evening; but some one had told him that the party had been made up at the club, late at night, which accounted for everything.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading The quail were very abundant in May that year, and Lamberti was a good shot.

express in words

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading The quail were very abundant in May that year, and Lamberti was a good shot.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Guido had at first been mildly surprised that his friend should not have spoken of his intention on that evening; but some one had told him that the party had been made up at the club, late at night, which accounted for everything.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

in the near future

From this reading Guido was soon too much occupied to miss the daily companionship, and was glad to be alone, when he could not be with Cecilia.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Guido had at first been mildly surprised that his friend should not have spoken of his intention on that evening; but some one had told him that the party had been made up at the club, late at night, which accounted for everything.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

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 He had left home suddenly on the morning after telling Guido the story of his adventure in the Forum.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading He had left home suddenly on the morning after telling Guido the story of his adventure in the Forum.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Guido had at first been mildly surprised that his friend should not have spoken of his intention on that evening; but some one had told him that the party had been made up at the club, late at night, which accounted for everything.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading He had left home suddenly on the morning after telling Guido the story of his adventure in the Forum.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

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

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

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

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Guido had at first been mildly surprised that his friend should not have spoken of his intention on that evening; but some one had told him that the party had been made up at the club, late at night, which accounted for everything.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Guido was soon too much occupied to miss the daily companionship, and was glad to be alone, when he could not be with Cecilia.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Guido had at first been mildly surprised that his friend should not have spoken of his intention on that evening; but some one had told him that the party had been made up at the club, late at night, which accounted for everything.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

precisely as stated

From this reading The quail were very abundant in May that year, and Lamberti was a good shot.

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

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The quail were very abundant in May that year, and Lamberti was a good shot.

at the time that

From this reading Guido was soon too much occupied to miss the daily companionship, and was glad to be alone, when he could not be with Cecilia.

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

From this reading Guido had at first been mildly surprised that his friend should not have spoken of his intention on that evening; but some one had told him that the party had been made up at the club, late at night, which accounted for everything.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading It was some time since Guido had seen Lamberti, but the latter had written him a line to say that he was going with a party of men to stop in an old country house near the seashore, not far from Civita Vecchia.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The quail were very abundant in May that year, and Lamberti was a good shot.