Chapter XXI

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

From this reading She was not a person to change her mind easily, and she had decided that it was time to end the situation in one way or the other.

later than; following

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

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From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

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

From this reading She was not a person to change her mind easily, and she had decided that it was time to end the situation in one way or the other.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Like most successful singers, and, indeed, like most people who succeed remarkably in any career, she possessed the extraordinary energy which ultimately makes the difference between success and failure in all struggles for pre-eminence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Tebaldo must either marry her, or cease to persecute her with his attentions.

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From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Like most successful singers, and, indeed, like most people who succeed remarkably in any career, she possessed the extraordinary energy which ultimately makes the difference between success and failure in all struggles for pre-eminence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Like most successful singers, and, indeed, like most people who succeed remarkably in any career, she possessed the extraordinary energy which ultimately makes the difference between success and failure in all struggles for pre-eminence.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In the latter case she intended to marry Francesco.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Tebaldo must either marry her, or cease to persecute her with his attentions.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading She was not a person to change her mind easily, and she had decided that it was time to end the situation in one way or the other.

without doubt or question

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

recognizable; marked

From this reading She was not a person to change her mind easily, and she had decided that it was time to end the situation in one way or the other.

clearly characterized or delimited

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Like most successful singers, and, indeed, like most people who succeed remarkably in any career, she possessed the extraordinary energy which ultimately makes the difference between success and failure in all struggles for pre-eminence.

in another and different manner

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading She was not a person to change her mind easily, and she had decided that it was time to end the situation in one way or the other.

one or the other of two

From this reading Tebaldo must either marry her, or cease to persecute her with his attentions.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading She was not a person to change her mind easily, and she had decided that it was time to end the situation in one way or the other.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Like most successful singers, and, indeed, like most people who succeed remarkably in any career, she possessed the extraordinary energy which ultimately makes the difference between success and failure in all struggles for pre-eminence.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Like most successful singers, and, indeed, like most people who succeed remarkably in any career, she possessed the extraordinary energy which ultimately makes the difference between success and failure in all struggles for pre-eminence.

an act that fails

From this reading Like most successful singers, and, indeed, like most people who succeed remarkably in any career, she possessed the extraordinary energy which ultimately makes the difference between success and failure in all struggles for pre-eminence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Like most successful singers, and, indeed, like most people who succeed remarkably in any career, she possessed the extraordinary energy which ultimately makes the difference between success and failure in all struggles for pre-eminence.

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From this reading In the latter case she intended to marry Francesco.

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

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

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

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

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

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

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

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

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

From this reading Tebaldo must either marry her, or cease to persecute her with his attentions.

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

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Like most successful singers, and, indeed, like most people who succeed remarkably in any career, she possessed the extraordinary energy which ultimately makes the difference between success and failure in all struggles for pre-eminence.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading In the latter case she intended to marry Francesco.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She was not a person to change her mind easily, and she had decided that it was time to end the situation in one way or the other.

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

From this reading In the latter case she intended to marry Francesco.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like most successful singers, and, indeed, like most people who succeed remarkably in any career, she possessed the extraordinary energy which ultimately makes the difference between success and failure in all struggles for pre-eminence.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Like most successful singers, and, indeed, like most people who succeed remarkably in any career, she possessed the extraordinary energy which ultimately makes the difference between success and failure in all struggles for pre-eminence.

take in marriage

From this reading Tebaldo must either marry her, or cease to persecute her with his attentions.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading She was not a person to change her mind easily, and she had decided that it was time to end the situation in one way or the other.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Like most successful singers, and, indeed, like most people who succeed remarkably in any career, she possessed the extraordinary energy which ultimately makes the difference between success and failure in all struggles for pre-eminence.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Tebaldo must either marry her, or cease to persecute her with his attentions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She was not a person to change her mind easily, and she had decided that it was time to end the situation in one way or the other.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She was not a person to change her mind easily, and she had decided that it was time to end the situation in one way or the other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She was not a person to change her mind easily, and she had decided that it was time to end the situation in one way or the other.

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

From this reading Like most successful singers, and, indeed, like most people who succeed remarkably in any career, she possessed the extraordinary energy which ultimately makes the difference between success and failure in all struggles for pre-eminence.

cause to suffer

From this reading Tebaldo must either marry her, or cease to persecute her with his attentions.

a human being

From this reading She was not a person to change her mind easily, and she had decided that it was time to end the situation in one way or the other.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Like most successful singers, and, indeed, like most people who succeed remarkably in any career, she possessed the extraordinary energy which ultimately makes the difference between success and failure in all struggles for pre-eminence.

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

From this reading Like most successful singers, and, indeed, like most people who succeed remarkably in any career, she possessed the extraordinary energy which ultimately makes the difference between success and failure in all struggles for pre-eminence.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading Like most successful singers, and, indeed, like most people who succeed remarkably in any career, she possessed the extraordinary energy which ultimately makes the difference between success and failure in all struggles for pre-eminence.

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

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

plural of “singer” — a person who sings

From this reading Like most successful singers, and, indeed, like most people who succeed remarkably in any career, she possessed the extraordinary energy which ultimately makes the difference between success and failure in all struggles for pre-eminence.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading She was not a person to change her mind easily, and she had decided that it was time to end the situation in one way or the other.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

in the near future

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something

From this reading Like most successful singers, and, indeed, like most people who succeed remarkably in any career, she possessed the extraordinary energy which ultimately makes the difference between success and failure in all struggles for pre-eminence.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Like most successful singers, and, indeed, like most people who succeed remarkably in any career, she possessed the extraordinary energy which ultimately makes the difference between success and failure in all struggles for pre-eminence.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Like most successful singers, and, indeed, like most people who succeed remarkably in any career, she possessed the extraordinary energy which ultimately makes the difference between success and failure in all struggles for pre-eminence.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Like most successful singers, and, indeed, like most people who succeed remarkably in any career, she possessed the extraordinary energy which ultimately makes the difference between success and failure in all struggles for pre-eminence.

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

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

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

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She was not a person to change her mind easily, and she had decided that it was time to end the situation in one way or the other.

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

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

interact in a certain way

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

as the end result of a succession or process

From this reading Like most successful singers, and, indeed, like most people who succeed remarkably in any career, she possessed the extraordinary energy which ultimately makes the difference between success and failure in all struggles for pre-eminence.

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

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She was not a person to change her mind easily, and she had decided that it was time to end the situation in one way or the other.

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

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

which person or people

From this reading Like most successful singers, and, indeed, like most people who succeed remarkably in any career, she possessed the extraordinary energy which ultimately makes the difference between success and failure in all struggles for pre-eminence.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Tebaldo had not been at all willing to believe that Aliandra Basili really meant to treat him differently after the meeting in which she had defined her position so clearly, but he soon discovered that she was in earnest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Tebaldo must either marry her, or cease to persecute her with his attentions.