used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading The latter mission would not be an easy nor an agreeable one, and San Giacinto would gladly have undertaken it himself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The latter mission would not be an easy nor an agreeable one, and San Giacinto would gladly have undertaken it himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The young man was courageous and determined, but he had not the knowledge of the southern character which was indispensable.
Camaldoli
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From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The young man was courageous and determined, but he had not the knowledge of the southern character which was indispensable.
courageousadjectiveUS /kərˈeɪdʒəs/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The young man was courageous and determined, but he had not the knowledge of the southern character which was indispensable.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The young man was courageous and determined, but he had not the knowledge of the southern character which was indispensable.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On the other hand, he did not trust Orsino's wisdom in managing matters in Sicily.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The latter mission would not be an easy nor an agreeable one, and San Giacinto would gladly have undertaken it himself.
divisible by two
From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
a social unit living together
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
Ferdinando
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From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
Giacinto
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From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading The latter mission would not be an easy nor an agreeable one, and San Giacinto would gladly have undertaken it himself.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, he did not trust Orsino's wisdom in managing matters in Sicily.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The latter mission would not be an easy nor an agreeable one, and San Giacinto would gladly have undertaken it himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading The young man was courageous and determined, but he had not the knowledge of the southern character which was indispensable.
InterioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The young man was courageous and determined, but he had not the knowledge of the southern character which was indispensable.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter mission would not be an easy nor an agreeable one, and San Giacinto would gladly have undertaken it himself.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man was courageous and determined, but he had not the knowledge of the southern character which was indispensable.
managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading On the other hand, he did not trust Orsino's wisdom in managing matters in Sicily.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading On the other hand, he did not trust Orsino's wisdom in managing matters in Sicily.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading The latter mission would not be an easy nor an agreeable one, and San Giacinto would gladly have undertaken it himself.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
absolutely essential
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The latter mission would not be an easy nor an agreeable one, and San Giacinto would gladly have undertaken it himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The latter mission would not be an easy nor an agreeable one, and San Giacinto would gladly have undertaken it himself.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, he did not trust Orsino's wisdom in managing matters in Sicily.
on one occasion
From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The latter mission would not be an easy nor an agreeable one, and San Giacinto would gladly have undertaken it himself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
Orsino
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From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
Orsino's
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From this reading On the other hand, he did not trust Orsino's wisdom in managing matters in Sicily.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, he did not trust Orsino's wisdom in managing matters in Sicily.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
pacifying
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From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
Pagliuca
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From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
Pagliuca's
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From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
revengefuladjective
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
San
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From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
SicilynounUS /ˈsɪsəli/
the Italian region on the island of Sicily
From this reading On the other hand, he did not trust Orsino's wisdom in managing matters in Sicily.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The young man was courageous and determined, but he had not the knowledge of the southern character which was indispensable.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading On the other hand, he did not trust Orsino's wisdom in managing matters in Sicily.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading The latter mission would not be an easy nor an agreeable one, and San Giacinto would gladly have undertaken it himself.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The young man was courageous and determined, but he had not the knowledge of the southern character which was indispensable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The young man was courageous and determined, but he had not the knowledge of the southern character which was indispensable.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The taking possession of Camaldoli had turned out much more difficult and dangerous than even San Giacinto had anticipated, for the catastrophe of Ferdinando Pagliuca's death had at once aroused the anger and revengeful resentment of the whole neighbourhood.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading On the other hand, he did not trust Orsino's wisdom in managing matters in Sicily.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He made up his mind that it would be necessary for himself or Orsino to return to Rome at once, both in order to see the Minister of the Interior, with a view to obtaining special protection from the government, and to see the Pagliuca family, in the hope of pacifying them.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man was courageous and determined, but he had not the knowledge of the southern character which was indispensable.
