Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Orsino looked about him with some curiosity as he entered Del Fence's abode.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Orsino looked about him with some curiosity as he entered Del Fence's abode.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading In vain he repeated to himself that he was no longer a boy, but a grown man, of age in the eyes of the law to be responsible for his own actions, and old enough in fact to take what steps he pleased for the accomplishment of his own ends.

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

From this reading In vain he repeated to himself that he was no longer a boy, but a grown man, of age in the eyes of the law to be responsible for his own actions, and old enough in fact to take what steps he pleased for the accomplishment of his own ends.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

how long something has existed

From this reading In vain he repeated to himself that he was no longer a boy, but a grown man, of age in the eyes of the law to be responsible for his own actions, and old enough in fact to take what steps he pleased for the accomplishment of his own ends.

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

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It would indeed have been very easy to refuse Del Ferice's invitation and to write him a note within the hour explaining vaguely that circumstances beyond his control obliged him to ask another interview for the discussion of business matters.

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

From this reading Orsino looked about him with some curiosity as he entered Del Fence's abode.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading It would indeed have been very easy to refuse Del Ferice's invitation and to write him a note within the hour explaining vaguely that circumstances beyond his control obliged him to ask another interview for the discussion of business matters.

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

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It would indeed have been very easy to refuse Del Ferice's invitation and to write him a note within the hour explaining vaguely that circumstances beyond his control obliged him to ask another interview for the discussion of business matters.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It would indeed have been very easy to refuse Del Ferice's invitation and to write him a note within the hour explaining vaguely that circumstances beyond his control obliged him to ask another interview for the discussion of business matters.

a youthful male person

From this reading In vain he repeated to himself that he was no longer a boy, but a grown man, of age in the eyes of the law to be responsible for his own actions, and old enough in fact to take what steps he pleased for the accomplishment of his own ends.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading He found no solace in the reflection, and he could not rid himself of the idea that he had got himself into a very boyish scrape.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It would indeed have been very easy to refuse Del Ferice's invitation and to write him a note within the hour explaining vaguely that circumstances beyond his control obliged him to ask another interview for the discussion of business matters.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In vain he repeated to himself that he was no longer a boy, but a grown man, of age in the eyes of the law to be responsible for his own actions, and old enough in fact to take what steps he pleased for the accomplishment of his own ends.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading It would indeed have been very easy to refuse Del Ferice's invitation and to write him a note within the hour explaining vaguely that circumstances beyond his control obliged him to ask another interview for the discussion of business matters.

power to direct or determine

From this reading It would indeed have been very easy to refuse Del Ferice's invitation and to write him a note within the hour explaining vaguely that circumstances beyond his control obliged him to ask another interview for the discussion of business matters.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He found no solace in the reflection, and he could not rid himself of the idea that he had got himself into a very boyish scrape.

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From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Orsino looked about him with some curiosity as he entered Del Fence's abode.

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From this reading Orsino looked about him with some curiosity as he entered Del Fence's abode.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading It would indeed have been very easy to refuse Del Ferice's invitation and to write him a note within the hour explaining vaguely that circumstances beyond his control obliged him to ask another interview for the discussion of business matters.

an Italian woman of rank

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It would indeed have been very easy to refuse Del Ferice's invitation and to write him a note within the hour explaining vaguely that circumstances beyond his control obliged him to ask another interview for the discussion of business matters.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading In vain he repeated to himself that he was no longer a boy, but a grown man, of age in the eyes of the law to be responsible for his own actions, and old enough in fact to take what steps he pleased for the accomplishment of his own ends.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading In vain he repeated to himself that he was no longer a boy, but a grown man, of age in the eyes of the law to be responsible for his own actions, and old enough in fact to take what steps he pleased for the accomplishment of his own ends.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Orsino looked about him with some curiosity as he entered Del Fence's abode.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading It would indeed have been very easy to refuse Del Ferice's invitation and to write him a note within the hour explaining vaguely that circumstances beyond his control obliged him to ask another interview for the discussion of business matters.

opinion or judgment

From this reading In vain he repeated to himself that he was no longer a boy, but a grown man, of age in the eyes of the law to be responsible for his own actions, and old enough in fact to take what steps he pleased for the accomplishment of his own ends.

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

From this reading In vain he repeated to himself that he was no longer a boy, but a grown man, of age in the eyes of the law to be responsible for his own actions, and old enough in fact to take what steps he pleased for the accomplishment of his own ends.

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

From this reading Orsino looked about him with some curiosity as he entered Del Fence's abode.

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

From this reading It would indeed have been very easy to refuse Del Ferice's invitation and to write him a note within the hour explaining vaguely that circumstances beyond his control obliged him to ask another interview for the discussion of business matters.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In vain he repeated to himself that he was no longer a boy, but a grown man, of age in the eyes of the law to be responsible for his own actions, and old enough in fact to take what steps he pleased for the accomplishment of his own ends.

set up or found

From this reading He found no solace in the reflection, and he could not rid himself of the idea that he had got himself into a very boyish scrape.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He found no solace in the reflection, and he could not rid himself of the idea that he had got himself into a very boyish scrape.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading In vain he repeated to himself that he was no longer a boy, but a grown man, of age in the eyes of the law to be responsible for his own actions, and old enough in fact to take what steps he pleased for the accomplishment of his own ends.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

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

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It would indeed have been very easy to refuse Del Ferice's invitation and to write him a note within the hour explaining vaguely that circumstances beyond his control obliged him to ask another interview for the discussion of business matters.

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

From this reading Orsino looked about him with some curiosity as he entered Del Fence's abode.

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

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

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

From this reading Orsino looked about him with some curiosity as he entered Del Fence's abode.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

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

From this reading In vain he repeated to himself that he was no longer a boy, but a grown man, of age in the eyes of the law to be responsible for his own actions, and old enough in fact to take what steps he pleased for the accomplishment of his own ends.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It would indeed have been very easy to refuse Del Ferice's invitation and to write him a note within the hour explaining vaguely that circumstances beyond his control obliged him to ask another interview for the discussion of business matters.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

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

From this reading He found no solace in the reflection, and he could not rid himself of the idea that he had got himself into a very boyish scrape.

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

From this reading In vain he repeated to himself that he was no longer a boy, but a grown man, of age in the eyes of the law to be responsible for his own actions, and old enough in fact to take what steps he pleased for the accomplishment of his own ends.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It would indeed have been very easy to refuse Del Ferice's invitation and to write him a note within the hour explaining vaguely that circumstances beyond his control obliged him to ask another interview for the discussion of business matters.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading It would indeed have been very easy to refuse Del Ferice's invitation and to write him a note within the hour explaining vaguely that circumstances beyond his control obliged him to ask another interview for the discussion of business matters.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He found no solace in the reflection, and he could not rid himself of the idea that he had got himself into a very boyish scrape.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading It would indeed have been very easy to refuse Del Ferice's invitation and to write him a note within the hour explaining vaguely that circumstances beyond his control obliged him to ask another interview for the discussion of business matters.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would indeed have been very easy to refuse Del Ferice's invitation and to write him a note within the hour explaining vaguely that circumstances beyond his control obliged him to ask another interview for the discussion of business matters.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading In vain he repeated to himself that he was no longer a boy, but a grown man, of age in the eyes of the law to be responsible for his own actions, and old enough in fact to take what steps he pleased for the accomplishment of his own ends.

for more time

From this reading In vain he repeated to himself that he was no longer a boy, but a grown man, of age in the eyes of the law to be responsible for his own actions, and old enough in fact to take what steps he pleased for the accomplishment of his own ends.

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

From this reading Orsino looked about him with some curiosity as he entered Del Fence's abode.

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

From this reading In vain he repeated to himself that he was no longer a boy, but a grown man, of age in the eyes of the law to be responsible for his own actions, and old enough in fact to take what steps he pleased for the accomplishment of his own ends.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It would indeed have been very easy to refuse Del Ferice's invitation and to write him a note within the hour explaining vaguely that circumstances beyond his control obliged him to ask another interview for the discussion of business matters.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

not any; not one

From this reading In vain he repeated to himself that he was no longer a boy, but a grown man, of age in the eyes of the law to be responsible for his own actions, and old enough in fact to take what steps he pleased for the accomplishment of his own ends.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He found no solace in the reflection, and he could not rid himself of the idea that he had got himself into a very boyish scrape.

a brief written record

From this reading It would indeed have been very easy to refuse Del Ferice's invitation and to write him a note within the hour explaining vaguely that circumstances beyond his control obliged him to ask another interview for the discussion of business matters.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading It would indeed have been very easy to refuse Del Ferice's invitation and to write him a note within the hour explaining vaguely that circumstances beyond his control obliged him to ask another interview for the discussion of business matters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

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

From this reading In vain he repeated to himself that he was no longer a boy, but a grown man, of age in the eyes of the law to be responsible for his own actions, and old enough in fact to take what steps he pleased for the accomplishment of his own ends.

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From this reading Orsino looked about him with some curiosity as he entered Del Fence's abode.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In vain he repeated to himself that he was no longer a boy, but a grown man, of age in the eyes of the law to be responsible for his own actions, and old enough in fact to take what steps he pleased for the accomplishment of his own ends.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading In vain he repeated to himself that he was no longer a boy, but a grown man, of age in the eyes of the law to be responsible for his own actions, and old enough in fact to take what steps he pleased for the accomplishment of his own ends.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading He found no solace in the reflection, and he could not rid himself of the idea that he had got himself into a very boyish scrape.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading It would indeed have been very easy to refuse Del Ferice's invitation and to write him a note within the hour explaining vaguely that circumstances beyond his control obliged him to ask another interview for the discussion of business matters.

recurring again and again

From this reading In vain he repeated to himself that he was no longer a boy, but a grown man, of age in the eyes of the law to be responsible for his own actions, and old enough in fact to take what steps he pleased for the accomplishment of his own ends.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading In vain he repeated to himself that he was no longer a boy, but a grown man, of age in the eyes of the law to be responsible for his own actions, and old enough in fact to take what steps he pleased for the accomplishment of his own ends.

relieve from

From this reading He found no solace in the reflection, and he could not rid himself of the idea that he had got himself into a very boyish scrape.

sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

scratch repeatedly

From this reading He found no solace in the reflection, and he could not rid himself of the idea that he had got himself into a very boyish scrape.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading He found no solace in the reflection, and he could not rid himself of the idea that he had got himself into a very boyish scrape.

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

From this reading Orsino looked about him with some curiosity as he entered Del Fence's abode.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading In vain he repeated to himself that he was no longer a boy, but a grown man, of age in the eyes of the law to be responsible for his own actions, and old enough in fact to take what steps he pleased for the accomplishment of his own ends.

carry out

From this reading In vain he repeated to himself that he was no longer a boy, but a grown man, of age in the eyes of the law to be responsible for his own actions, and old enough in fact to take what steps he pleased for the accomplishment of his own ends.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

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

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

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

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

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From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

in a vague way

From this reading It would indeed have been very easy to refuse Del Ferice's invitation and to write him a note within the hour explaining vaguely that circumstances beyond his control obliged him to ask another interview for the discussion of business matters.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading In vain he repeated to himself that he was no longer a boy, but a grown man, of age in the eyes of the law to be responsible for his own actions, and old enough in fact to take what steps he pleased for the accomplishment of his own ends.

precisely as stated

From this reading He found no solace in the reflection, and he could not rid himself of the idea that he had got himself into a very boyish scrape.

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

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In vain he repeated to himself that he was no longer a boy, but a grown man, of age in the eyes of the law to be responsible for his own actions, and old enough in fact to take what steps he pleased for the accomplishment of his own ends.

at the time that

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading He had never expected to find himself the guest of Donna Tullia and her husband and when he took the robust countess's hand he was inclined to wish that the whole affair might turn out to be a dream.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Orsino looked about him with some curiosity as he entered Del Fence's abode.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading It would indeed have been very easy to refuse Del Ferice's invitation and to write him a note within the hour explaining vaguely that circumstances beyond his control obliged him to ask another interview for the discussion of business matters.

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

From this reading It would indeed have been very easy to refuse Del Ferice's invitation and to write him a note within the hour explaining vaguely that circumstances beyond his control obliged him to ask another interview for the discussion of business matters.

produce a literary work

From this reading It would indeed have been very easy to refuse Del Ferice's invitation and to write him a note within the hour explaining vaguely that circumstances beyond his control obliged him to ask another interview for the discussion of business matters.