Chapter XIII

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

From this reading It is good to have a home, Andrea.’

higher than, or over, something

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

anew

From this reading “‘Well spoken, truly,’ cried I; ‘and it would be strange if you should remember that there was one old man in Sebenico who was glad to see Christine of Zlarin again.’

Having no one else present.

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

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

From this reading I thought the opportunity good to question her; and she was ready in reply, though it was not to be hidden from me that I was necessary to her no longer, and that some little reticence in her manner was the outcome of her new estate.

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From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

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

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

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

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

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From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

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

From this reading I thought the opportunity good to question her; and she was ready in reply, though it was not to be hidden from me that I was necessary to her no longer, and that some little reticence in her manner was the outcome of her new estate.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

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From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “‘Well spoken, truly,’ cried I; ‘and it would be strange if you should remember that there was one old man in Sebenico who was glad to see Christine of Zlarin again.’

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading I thought the opportunity good to question her; and she was ready in reply, though it was not to be hidden from me that I was necessary to her no longer, and that some little reticence in her manner was the outcome of her new estate.

at any time

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

set up or found

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I thought the opportunity good to question her; and she was ready in reply, though it was not to be hidden from me that I was necessary to her no longer, and that some little reticence in her manner was the outcome of her new estate.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading “‘Well spoken, truly,’ cried I; ‘and it would be strange if you should remember that there was one old man in Sebenico who was glad to see Christine of Zlarin again.’

destroyed or killed

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

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

From this reading I thought the opportunity good to question her; and she was ready in reply, though it was not to be hidden from me that I was necessary to her no longer, and that some little reticence in her manner was the outcome of her new estate.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is good to have a home, Andrea.’

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

From this reading I thought the opportunity good to question her; and she was ready in reply, though it was not to be hidden from me that I was necessary to her no longer, and that some little reticence in her manner was the outcome of her new estate.

not accessible to view

From this reading I thought the opportunity good to question her; and she was ready in reply, though it was not to be hidden from me that I was necessary to her no longer, and that some little reticence in her manner was the outcome of her new estate.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It is good to have a home, Andrea.’

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

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

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

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

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

From this reading It is good to have a home, Andrea.’

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I thought the opportunity good to question her; and she was ready in reply, though it was not to be hidden from me that I was necessary to her no longer, and that some little reticence in her manner was the outcome of her new estate.

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

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I thought the opportunity good to question her; and she was ready in reply, though it was not to be hidden from me that I was necessary to her no longer, and that some little reticence in her manner was the outcome of her new estate.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

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

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

for more time

From this reading I thought the opportunity good to question her; and she was ready in reply, though it was not to be hidden from me that I was necessary to her no longer, and that some little reticence in her manner was the outcome of her new estate.

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

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

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

From this reading “‘Well spoken, truly,’ cried I; ‘and it would be strange if you should remember that there was one old man in Sebenico who was glad to see Christine of Zlarin again.’

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I thought the opportunity good to question her; and she was ready in reply, though it was not to be hidden from me that I was necessary to her no longer, and that some little reticence in her manner was the outcome of her new estate.

joined in matrimony

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I thought the opportunity good to question her; and she was ready in reply, though it was not to be hidden from me that I was necessary to her no longer, and that some little reticence in her manner was the outcome of her new estate.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

absolutely essential

From this reading I thought the opportunity good to question her; and she was ready in reply, though it was not to be hidden from me that I was necessary to her no longer, and that some little reticence in her manner was the outcome of her new estate.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading I thought the opportunity good to question her; and she was ready in reply, though it was not to be hidden from me that I was necessary to her no longer, and that some little reticence in her manner was the outcome of her new estate.

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

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

not any; not one

From this reading I thought the opportunity good to question her; and she was ready in reply, though it was not to be hidden from me that I was necessary to her no longer, and that some little reticence in her manner was the outcome of her new estate.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I thought the opportunity good to question her; and she was ready in reply, though it was not to be hidden from me that I was necessary to her no longer, and that some little reticence in her manner was the outcome of her new estate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

many times at short intervals

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

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

From this reading “‘Well spoken, truly,’ cried I; ‘and it would be strange if you should remember that there was one old man in Sebenico who was glad to see Christine of Zlarin again.’

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading I thought the opportunity good to question her; and she was ready in reply, though it was not to be hidden from me that I was necessary to her no longer, and that some little reticence in her manner was the outcome of her new estate.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

something that results

From this reading I thought the opportunity good to question her; and she was ready in reply, though it was not to be hidden from me that I was necessary to her no longer, and that some little reticence in her manner was the outcome of her new estate.

plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading I thought the opportunity good to question her; and she was ready in reply, though it was not to be hidden from me that I was necessary to her no longer, and that some little reticence in her manner was the outcome of her new estate.

To recall to mind.

From this reading “‘Well spoken, truly,’ cried I; ‘and it would be strange if you should remember that there was one old man in Sebenico who was glad to see Christine of Zlarin again.’

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

From this reading I thought the opportunity good to question her; and she was ready in reply, though it was not to be hidden from me that I was necessary to her no longer, and that some little reticence in her manner was the outcome of her new estate.

the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

From this reading I thought the opportunity good to question her; and she was ready in reply, though it was not to be hidden from me that I was necessary to her no longer, and that some little reticence in her manner was the outcome of her new estate.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

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From this reading “‘Well spoken, truly,’ cried I; ‘and it would be strange if you should remember that there was one old man in Sebenico who was glad to see Christine of Zlarin again.’

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “‘Well spoken, truly,’ cried I; ‘and it would be strange if you should remember that there was one old man in Sebenico who was glad to see Christine of Zlarin again.’

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

From this reading I thought the opportunity good to question her; and she was ready in reply, though it was not to be hidden from me that I was necessary to her no longer, and that some little reticence in her manner was the outcome of her new estate.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “‘Well spoken, truly,’ cried I; ‘and it would be strange if you should remember that there was one old man in Sebenico who was glad to see Christine of Zlarin again.’

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

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

From this reading I thought the opportunity good to question her; and she was ready in reply, though it was not to be hidden from me that I was necessary to her no longer, and that some little reticence in her manner was the outcome of her new estate.

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

From this reading “‘Well spoken, truly,’ cried I; ‘and it would be strange if you should remember that there was one old man in Sebenico who was glad to see Christine of Zlarin again.’

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading “‘Well spoken, truly,’ cried I; ‘and it would be strange if you should remember that there was one old man in Sebenico who was glad to see Christine of Zlarin again.’

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

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

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

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “‘Well spoken, truly,’ cried I; ‘and it would be strange if you should remember that there was one old man in Sebenico who was glad to see Christine of Zlarin again.’

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I thought the opportunity good to question her; and she was ready in reply, though it was not to be hidden from me that I was necessary to her no longer, and that some little reticence in her manner was the outcome of her new estate.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I thought the opportunity good to question her; and she was ready in reply, though it was not to be hidden from me that I was necessary to her no longer, and that some little reticence in her manner was the outcome of her new estate.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

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

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading “‘Well spoken, truly,’ cried I; ‘and it would be strange if you should remember that there was one old man in Sebenico who was glad to see Christine of Zlarin again.’

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

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

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

From this reading I thought the opportunity good to question her; and she was ready in reply, though it was not to be hidden from me that I was necessary to her no longer, and that some little reticence in her manner was the outcome of her new estate.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “‘Well spoken, truly,’ cried I; ‘and it would be strange if you should remember that there was one old man in Sebenico who was glad to see Christine of Zlarin again.’

a Caucasian

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

which person or people

From this reading “‘Well spoken, truly,’ cried I; ‘and it would be strange if you should remember that there was one old man in Sebenico who was glad to see Christine of Zlarin again.’

in the company of; together with

From this reading ANDREA PUTS THE QUESTION “I lay that night in one of the barrack-like rooms of the château, excellency; but on the following afternoon, the Count being gone to Livno, I found myself alone with Christine for the first time.

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

From this reading “‘Well spoken, truly,’ cried I; ‘and it would be strange if you should remember that there was one old man in Sebenico who was glad to see Christine of Zlarin again.’

an affirmative

From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “‘Well spoken, truly,’ cried I; ‘and it would be strange if you should remember that there was one old man in Sebenico who was glad to see Christine of Zlarin again.’

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From this reading “‘I am happy, yes,’ she said, as we talked together in the great hall and looked out upon the dazzling white hills above Jajce; ‘so happy that I wake often in my sleep and ask if I ever lived in Zlarin, or married Ugo, or ran away to the hills.