Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

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

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

an expectation

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

eagerly desirous

From this reading She was distressed and anxious for him, he was sure, and perhaps in saying so she had found some expression less formal than those she generally used when she talked with him and assured him that she really liked him very much.

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

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading She was distressed and anxious for him, he was sure, and perhaps in saying so she had found some expression less formal than those she generally used when she talked with him and assured him that she really liked him very much.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He was in bed, propped up by three or four pillows, and his face was unnaturally flushed and already looked thin.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was in bed, propped up by three or four pillows, and his face was unnaturally flushed and already looked thin.

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From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

From this reading She was distressed and anxious for him, he was sure, and perhaps in saying so she had found some expression less formal than those she generally used when she talked with him and assured him that she really liked him very much.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading She was distressed and anxious for him, he was sure, and perhaps in saying so she had found some expression less formal than those she generally used when she talked with him and assured him that she really liked him very much.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He was in bed, propped up by three or four pillows, and his face was unnaturally flushed and already looked thin.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading He was in bed, propped up by three or four pillows, and his face was unnaturally flushed and already looked thin.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was distressed and anxious for him, he was sure, and perhaps in saying so she had found some expression less formal than those she generally used when she talked with him and assured him that she really liked him very much.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading She was distressed and anxious for him, he was sure, and perhaps in saying so she had found some expression less formal than those she generally used when she talked with him and assured him that she really liked him very much.

set up or found

From this reading She was distressed and anxious for him, he was sure, and perhaps in saying so she had found some expression less formal than those she generally used when she talked with him and assured him that she really liked him very much.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading He was in bed, propped up by three or four pillows, and his face was unnaturally flushed and already looked thin.

usually; as a rule

From this reading She was distressed and anxious for him, he was sure, and perhaps in saying so she had found some expression less formal than those she generally used when she talked with him and assured him that she really liked him very much.

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

From this reading "You may go," he said to his servant.

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From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

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

From this reading She was distressed and anxious for him, he was sure, and perhaps in saying so she had found some expression less formal than those she generally used when she talked with him and assured him that she really liked him very much.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

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

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

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

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

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

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I need nothing more, thank you."

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

From this reading She was distressed and anxious for him, he was sure, and perhaps in saying so she had found some expression less formal than those she generally used when she talked with him and assured him that she really liked him very much.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading She was distressed and anxious for him, he was sure, and perhaps in saying so she had found some expression less formal than those she generally used when she talked with him and assured him that she really liked him very much.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading She was distressed and anxious for him, he was sure, and perhaps in saying so she had found some expression less formal than those she generally used when she talked with him and assured him that she really liked him very much.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He was in bed, propped up by three or four pillows, and his face was unnaturally flushed and already looked thin.

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

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "You may go," he said to his servant.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "I need nothing more, thank you."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She was distressed and anxious for him, he was sure, and perhaps in saying so she had found some expression less formal than those she generally used when she talked with him and assured him that she really liked him very much.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "I need nothing more, thank you."

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "I need nothing more, thank you."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was in bed, propped up by three or four pillows, and his face was unnaturally flushed and already looked thin.

by chance

From this reading She was distressed and anxious for him, he was sure, and perhaps in saying so she had found some expression less formal than those she generally used when she talked with him and assured him that she really liked him very much.

plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading He was in bed, propped up by three or four pillows, and his face was unnaturally flushed and already looked thin.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid

From this reading He was in bed, propped up by three or four pillows, and his face was unnaturally flushed and already looked thin.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading She was distressed and anxious for him, he was sure, and perhaps in saying so she had found some expression less formal than those she generally used when she talked with him and assured him that she really liked him very much.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You may go," he said to his servant.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading She was distressed and anxious for him, he was sure, and perhaps in saying so she had found some expression less formal than those she generally used when she talked with him and assured him that she really liked him very much.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading "You may go," he said to his servant.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was distressed and anxious for him, he was sure, and perhaps in saying so she had found some expression less formal than those she generally used when she talked with him and assured him that she really liked him very much.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She was distressed and anxious for him, he was sure, and perhaps in saying so she had found some expression less formal than those she generally used when she talked with him and assured him that she really liked him very much.

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

From this reading She was distressed and anxious for him, he was sure, and perhaps in saying so she had found some expression less formal than those she generally used when she talked with him and assured him that she really liked him very much.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading She was distressed and anxious for him, he was sure, and perhaps in saying so she had found some expression less formal than those she generally used when she talked with him and assured him that she really liked him very much.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading She was distressed and anxious for him, he was sure, and perhaps in saying so she had found some expression less formal than those she generally used when she talked with him and assured him that she really liked him very much.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She was distressed and anxious for him, he was sure, and perhaps in saying so she had found some expression less formal than those she generally used when she talked with him and assured him that she really liked him very much.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "I need nothing more, thank you."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She was distressed and anxious for him, he was sure, and perhaps in saying so she had found some expression less formal than those she generally used when she talked with him and assured him that she really liked him very much.

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

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

the dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading He was in bed, propped up by three or four pillows, and his face was unnaturally flushed and already looked thin.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading She was distressed and anxious for him, he was sure, and perhaps in saying so she had found some expression less formal than those she generally used when she talked with him and assured him that she really liked him very much.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He was in bed, propped up by three or four pillows, and his face was unnaturally flushed and already looked thin.

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

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

in an unnatural way

From this reading He was in bed, propped up by three or four pillows, and his face was unnaturally flushed and already looked thin.

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

From this reading He was in bed, propped up by three or four pillows, and his face was unnaturally flushed and already looked thin.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading She was distressed and anxious for him, he was sure, and perhaps in saying so she had found some expression less formal than those she generally used when she talked with him and assured him that she really liked him very much.

precisely as stated

From this reading She was distressed and anxious for him, he was sure, and perhaps in saying so she had found some expression less formal than those she generally used when she talked with him and assured him that she really liked him very much.

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

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

at the time that

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Guido took Cecilia's letter with a smile of pleasure when his man brought it to him, and, as he felt its thickness between his fingers, the delightful anticipation of reading it alone was already a real happiness.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You may go," he said to his servant.