used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Ritorna a tua scienza Che vuol, quanto la cosa e più perfetta Più senta il bene, e cosi la doglienza.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Deronda met Gwendolen and Grandcourt on the staircase, his mind was seriously preoccupied.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had just been summoned to the second interview with his mother.
bene
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From this reading “Ritorna a tua scienza Che vuol, quanto la cosa e più perfetta Più senta il bene, e cosi la doglienza.”
Che
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From this reading “Ritorna a tua scienza Che vuol, quanto la cosa e più perfetta Più senta il bene, e cosi la doglienza.”
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
cosa
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From this reading “Ritorna a tua scienza Che vuol, quanto la cosa e più perfetta Più senta il bene, e cosi la doglienza.”
cosi
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From this reading “Ritorna a tua scienza Che vuol, quanto la cosa e più perfetta Più senta il bene, e cosi la doglienza.”
DANTEnounUS /ˈdɑːnteɪ/
an Italian poet famous for writing the Divine Comedy that describes a journey through Hell and purgatory and paradise guided by Virgil and his idealized Beatrice (1265-1321)
From this reading —DANTE.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
Deronda
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From this reading When Deronda met Gwendolen and Grandcourt on the staircase, his mind was seriously preoccupied.
doglienza
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From this reading “Ritorna a tua scienza Che vuol, quanto la cosa e più perfetta Più senta il bene, e cosi la doglienza.”
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading “Ritorna a tua scienza Che vuol, quanto la cosa e più perfetta Più senta il bene, e cosi la doglienza.”
a social unit living together
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
GenoanounUS /ˈdʒenoʊə/
a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
Grandcourt
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From this reading When Deronda met Gwendolen and Grandcourt on the staircase, his mind was seriously preoccupied.
Gwendolen
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From this reading When Deronda met Gwendolen and Grandcourt on the staircase, his mind was seriously preoccupied.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had just been summoned to the second interview with his mother.
Halm-Eberstein
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From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had just been summoned to the second interview with his mother.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Deronda met Gwendolen and Grandcourt on the staircase, his mind was seriously preoccupied.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
ilnounUS /ɪl/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading “Ritorna a tua scienza Che vuol, quanto la cosa e più perfetta Più senta il bene, e cosi la doglienza.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He had just been summoned to the second interview with his mother.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
and nothing more
From this reading He had just been summoned to the second interview with his mother.
Kalonymos
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From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading “Ritorna a tua scienza Che vuol, quanto la cosa e più perfetta Più senta il bene, e cosi la doglienza.”
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
Mainz
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From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading When Deronda met Gwendolen and Grandcourt on the staircase, his mind was seriously preoccupied.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When Deronda met Gwendolen and Grandcourt on the staircase, his mind was seriously preoccupied.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He had just been summoned to the second interview with his mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Deronda met Gwendolen and Grandcourt on the staircase, his mind was seriously preoccupied.
the act of departing politely
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
perfetta
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From this reading “Ritorna a tua scienza Che vuol, quanto la cosa e più perfetta Più senta il bene, e cosi la doglienza.”
più
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From this reading “Ritorna a tua scienza Che vuol, quanto la cosa e più perfetta Più senta il bene, e cosi la doglienza.”
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
preoccupiedadjectiveUS /priˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
deeply absorbed in thought
From this reading When Deronda met Gwendolen and Grandcourt on the staircase, his mind was seriously preoccupied.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
quanto
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From this reading “Ritorna a tua scienza Che vuol, quanto la cosa e più perfetta Più senta il bene, e cosi la doglienza.”
Ritorna
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From this reading “Ritorna a tua scienza Che vuol, quanto la cosa e più perfetta Più senta il bene, e cosi la doglienza.”
scienza
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From this reading “Ritorna a tua scienza Che vuol, quanto la cosa e più perfetta Più senta il bene, e cosi la doglienza.”
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He had just been summoned to the second interview with his mother.
senta
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From this reading “Ritorna a tua scienza Che vuol, quanto la cosa e più perfetta Più senta il bene, e cosi la doglienza.”
in a serious manner
From this reading When Deronda met Gwendolen and Grandcourt on the staircase, his mind was seriously preoccupied.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading When Deronda met Gwendolen and Grandcourt on the staircase, his mind was seriously preoccupied.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading He had just been summoned to the second interview with his mother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Deronda met Gwendolen and Grandcourt on the staircase, his mind was seriously preoccupied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had just been summoned to the second interview with his mother.
tua
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From this reading “Ritorna a tua scienza Che vuol, quanto la cosa e più perfetta Più senta il bene, e cosi la doglienza.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
vuol
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From this reading “Ritorna a tua scienza Che vuol, quanto la cosa e più perfetta Più senta il bene, e cosi la doglienza.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Deronda met Gwendolen and Grandcourt on the staircase, his mind was seriously preoccupied.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In two hours after his parting from her he knew that the Princess Halm-Eberstein had left the hotel, and so far as the purpose of his journey to Genoa was concerned, he might himself have set off on his way to Mainz, to deliver the letter from Joseph Kalonymos, and get possession of the family chest.
at the time that
From this reading When Deronda met Gwendolen and Grandcourt on the staircase, his mind was seriously preoccupied.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had just been summoned to the second interview with his mother.