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

From this reading Giovanni was reading a newspaper, leaning back in his own especial chair in his wife's morning room.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading There are not many half-unconscious actions which betray so much of the general character and momentary temper, as an idle pause before closed window panes, and a careless glance down into the street or up at the sky.

later than; following

From this reading 'What strange people there are in the world,' said Corona Saracinesca to her husband, on the morning after the dinner at which the Corleone family had been present.

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

From this reading There are not many half-unconscious actions which betray so much of the general character and momentary temper, as an idle pause before closed window panes, and a careless glance down into the street or up at the sky.

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

From this reading It was raining, and she was looking out of the window.

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

From this reading 'What strange people there are in the world,' said Corona Saracinesca to her husband, on the morning after the dinner at which the Corleone family had been present.

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

From this reading There are not many half-unconscious actions which betray so much of the general character and momentary temper, as an idle pause before closed window panes, and a careless glance down into the street or up at the sky.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 'What strange people there are in the world,' said Corona Saracinesca to her husband, on the morning after the dinner at which the Corleone family had been present.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Giovanni was reading a newspaper, leaning back in his own especial chair in his wife's morning room.

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

From this reading The fact has not been noticed, but deserves to be.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading 'What strange people there are in the world,' said Corona Saracinesca to her husband, on the morning after the dinner at which the Corleone family had been present.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading There are not many half-unconscious actions which betray so much of the general character and momentary temper, as an idle pause before closed window panes, and a careless glance down into the street or up at the sky.

reveal unintentionally

From this reading There are not many half-unconscious actions which betray so much of the general character and momentary temper, as an idle pause before closed window panes, and a careless glance down into the street or up at the sky.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The fact has not been noticed, but deserves to be.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading There are not many half-unconscious actions which betray so much of the general character and momentary temper, as an idle pause before closed window panes, and a careless glance down into the street or up at the sky.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Giovanni was reading a newspaper, leaning back in his own especial chair in his wife's morning room.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading There are not many half-unconscious actions which betray so much of the general character and momentary temper, as an idle pause before closed window panes, and a careless glance down into the street or up at the sky.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading There are not many half-unconscious actions which betray so much of the general character and momentary temper, as an idle pause before closed window panes, and a careless glance down into the street or up at the sky.

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From this reading 'What strange people there are in the world,' said Corona Saracinesca to her husband, on the morning after the dinner at which the Corleone family had been present.

the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse

From this reading 'What strange people there are in the world,' said Corona Saracinesca to her husband, on the morning after the dinner at which the Corleone family had been present.

third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving

From this reading The fact has not been noticed, but deserves to be.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading 'What strange people there are in the world,' said Corona Saracinesca to her husband, on the morning after the dinner at which the Corleone family had been present.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading There are not many half-unconscious actions which betray so much of the general character and momentary temper, as an idle pause before closed window panes, and a careless glance down into the street or up at the sky.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading Giovanni was reading a newspaper, leaning back in his own especial chair in his wife's morning room.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact has not been noticed, but deserves to be.

a social unit living together

From this reading 'What strange people there are in the world,' said Corona Saracinesca to her husband, on the morning after the dinner at which the Corleone family had been present.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading There are not many half-unconscious actions which betray so much of the general character and momentary temper, as an idle pause before closed window panes, and a careless glance down into the street or up at the sky.

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

From this reading Giovanni was reading a newspaper, leaning back in his own especial chair in his wife's morning room.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading There are not many half-unconscious actions which betray so much of the general character and momentary temper, as an idle pause before closed window panes, and a careless glance down into the street or up at the sky.

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

From this reading 'What strange people there are in the world,' said Corona Saracinesca to her husband, on the morning after the dinner at which the Corleone family had been present.

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From this reading There are not many half-unconscious actions which betray so much of the general character and momentary temper, as an idle pause before closed window panes, and a careless glance down into the street or up at the sky.

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

From this reading The fact has not been noticed, but deserves to be.

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

From this reading 'What strange people there are in the world,' said Corona Saracinesca to her husband, on the morning after the dinner at which the Corleone family had been present.

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

From this reading Giovanni was reading a newspaper, leaning back in his own especial chair in his wife's morning room.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading 'What strange people there are in the world,' said Corona Saracinesca to her husband, on the morning after the dinner at which the Corleone family had been present.

not in action or at work

From this reading There are not many half-unconscious actions which betray so much of the general character and momentary temper, as an idle pause before closed window panes, and a careless glance down into the street or up at the sky.

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

From this reading 'What strange people there are in the world,' said Corona Saracinesca to her husband, on the morning after the dinner at which the Corleone family had been present.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There are not many half-unconscious actions which betray so much of the general character and momentary temper, as an idle pause before closed window panes, and a careless glance down into the street or up at the sky.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was raining, and she was looking out of the window.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Giovanni was reading a newspaper, leaning back in his own especial chair in his wife's morning room.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading It was raining, and she was looking out of the window.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There are not many half-unconscious actions which betray so much of the general character and momentary temper, as an idle pause before closed window panes, and a careless glance down into the street or up at the sky.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading There are not many half-unconscious actions which betray so much of the general character and momentary temper, as an idle pause before closed window panes, and a careless glance down into the street or up at the sky.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading 'What strange people there are in the world,' said Corona Saracinesca to her husband, on the morning after the dinner at which the Corleone family had been present.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There are not many half-unconscious actions which betray so much of the general character and momentary temper, as an idle pause before closed window panes, and a careless glance down into the street or up at the sky.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Giovanni was reading a newspaper, leaning back in his own especial chair in his wife's morning room.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There are not many half-unconscious actions which betray so much of the general character and momentary temper, as an idle pause before closed window panes, and a careless glance down into the street or up at the sky.

being perceived or observed

From this reading The fact has not been noticed, but deserves to be.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was raining, and she was looking out of the window.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 'What strange people there are in the world,' said Corona Saracinesca to her husband, on the morning after the dinner at which the Corleone family had been present.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There are not many half-unconscious actions which betray so much of the general character and momentary temper, as an idle pause before closed window panes, and a careless glance down into the street or up at the sky.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was raining, and she was looking out of the window.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Giovanni was reading a newspaper, leaning back in his own especial chair in his wife's morning room.

plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

From this reading There are not many half-unconscious actions which betray so much of the general character and momentary temper, as an idle pause before closed window panes, and a careless glance down into the street or up at the sky.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading There are not many half-unconscious actions which betray so much of the general character and momentary temper, as an idle pause before closed window panes, and a careless glance down into the street or up at the sky.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading 'What strange people there are in the world,' said Corona Saracinesca to her husband, on the morning after the dinner at which the Corleone family had been present.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading 'What strange people there are in the world,' said Corona Saracinesca to her husband, on the morning after the dinner at which the Corleone family had been present.

falling in drops or as if falling like rain

From this reading It was raining, and she was looking out of the window.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Giovanni was reading a newspaper, leaning back in his own especial chair in his wife's morning room.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Giovanni was reading a newspaper, leaning back in his own especial chair in his wife's morning room.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'What strange people there are in the world,' said Corona Saracinesca to her husband, on the morning after the dinner at which the Corleone family had been present.

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

From this reading 'What strange people there are in the world,' said Corona Saracinesca to her husband, on the morning after the dinner at which the Corleone family had been present.

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

From this reading It was raining, and she was looking out of the window.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading There are not many half-unconscious actions which betray so much of the general character and momentary temper, as an idle pause before closed window panes, and a careless glance down into the street or up at the sky.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There are not many half-unconscious actions which betray so much of the general character and momentary temper, as an idle pause before closed window panes, and a careless glance down into the street or up at the sky.

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

From this reading 'What strange people there are in the world,' said Corona Saracinesca to her husband, on the morning after the dinner at which the Corleone family had been present.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading There are not many half-unconscious actions which betray so much of the general character and momentary temper, as an idle pause before closed window panes, and a careless glance down into the street or up at the sky.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading There are not many half-unconscious actions which betray so much of the general character and momentary temper, as an idle pause before closed window panes, and a careless glance down into the street or up at the sky.

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

From this reading 'What strange people there are in the world,' said Corona Saracinesca to her husband, on the morning after the dinner at which the Corleone family had been present.

in or at that place or location

From this reading 'What strange people there are in the world,' said Corona Saracinesca to her husband, on the morning after the dinner at which the Corleone family had been present.

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

From this reading 'What strange people there are in the world,' said Corona Saracinesca to her husband, on the morning after the dinner at which the Corleone family had been present.

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

From this reading There are not many half-unconscious actions which betray so much of the general character and momentary temper, as an idle pause before closed window panes, and a careless glance down into the street or up at the sky.

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

From this reading Giovanni was reading a newspaper, leaning back in his own especial chair in his wife's morning room.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading 'What strange people there are in the world,' said Corona Saracinesca to her husband, on the morning after the dinner at which the Corleone family had been present.

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

From this reading 'What strange people there are in the world,' said Corona Saracinesca to her husband, on the morning after the dinner at which the Corleone family had been present.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Giovanni was reading a newspaper, leaning back in his own especial chair in his wife's morning room.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading It was raining, and she was looking out of the window.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading 'What strange people there are in the world,' said Corona Saracinesca to her husband, on the morning after the dinner at which the Corleone family had been present.