adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Signor Rastelli,” said Mr. Zanti, and the languid gentleman shook hands with Peter as though he were conferring a great benefit upon him and he hoped Peter wouldn't forget it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading BROCKETT I On the next afternoon about six o'clock, Mr. Zanti, accompanied by the languid and shabby gentleman whom Peter had noticed before, appeared in the shop.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading BROCKETT I On the next afternoon about six o'clock, Mr. Zanti, accompanied by the languid and shabby gentleman whom Peter had noticed before, appeared in the shop.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading BROCKETT I On the next afternoon about six o'clock, Mr. Zanti, accompanied by the languid and shabby gentleman whom Peter had noticed before, appeared in the shop.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading The gentleman took off his tall hat, stroked it, put it on again and looked, with his languid eyes, at Peter.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BROCKETTS: ITS CHARACTER, AND ESPECIALLY MRS.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading BROCKETT I On the next afternoon about six o'clock, Mr. Zanti, accompanied by the languid and shabby gentleman whom Peter had noticed before, appeared in the shop.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Signor Rastelli,” said Mr. Zanti, and the languid gentleman shook hands with Peter as though he were conferring a great benefit upon him and he hoped Peter wouldn't forget it.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The gentleman took off his tall hat, stroked it, put it on again and looked, with his languid eyes, at Peter.
ave
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From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BROCKETT I On the next afternoon about six o'clock, Mr. Zanti, accompanied by the languid and shabby gentleman whom Peter had noticed before, appeared in the shop.
benefitnounUS /ˈbenəfɪt/
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading “Signor Rastelli,” said Mr. Zanti, and the languid gentleman shook hands with Peter as though he were conferring a great benefit upon him and he hoped Peter wouldn't forget it.
BROCKETT
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From this reading BROCKETT I On the next afternoon about six o'clock, Mr. Zanti, accompanied by the languid and shabby gentleman whom Peter had noticed before, appeared in the shop.
BROCKETTS
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From this reading BROCKETTS: ITS CHARACTER, AND ESPECIALLY MRS.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BROCKETT I On the next afternoon about six o'clock, Mr. Zanti, accompanied by the languid and shabby gentleman whom Peter had noticed before, appeared in the shop.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
CHARACTERnounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading BROCKETTS: ITS CHARACTER, AND ESPECIALLY MRS.
conferringverbUS /kənˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading “Signor Rastelli,” said Mr. Zanti, and the languid gentleman shook hands with Peter as though he were conferring a great benefit upon him and he hoped Peter wouldn't forget it.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
enounUS /iː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
ESPECIALLYadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading BROCKETTS: ITS CHARACTER, AND ESPECIALLY MRS.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading The gentleman took off his tall hat, stroked it, put it on again and looked, with his languid eyes, at Peter.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
forgetverbUS /fərˈɡet/
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading “Signor Rastelli,” said Mr. Zanti, and the languid gentleman shook hands with Peter as though he were conferring a great benefit upon him and he hoped Peter wouldn't forget it.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading BROCKETT I On the next afternoon about six o'clock, Mr. Zanti, accompanied by the languid and shabby gentleman whom Peter had noticed before, appeared in the shop.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Signor Rastelli,” said Mr. Zanti, and the languid gentleman shook hands with Peter as though he were conferring a great benefit upon him and he hoped Peter wouldn't forget it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BROCKETT I On the next afternoon about six o'clock, Mr. Zanti, accompanied by the languid and shabby gentleman whom Peter had noticed before, appeared in the shop.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “Signor Rastelli,” said Mr. Zanti, and the languid gentleman shook hands with Peter as though he were conferring a great benefit upon him and he hoped Peter wouldn't forget it.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The gentleman took off his tall hat, stroked it, put it on again and looked, with his languid eyes, at Peter.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Signor Rastelli,” said Mr. Zanti, and the languid gentleman shook hands with Peter as though he were conferring a great benefit upon him and he hoped Peter wouldn't forget it.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Signor Rastelli,” said Mr. Zanti, and the languid gentleman shook hands with Peter as though he were conferring a great benefit upon him and he hoped Peter wouldn't forget it.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The gentleman took off his tall hat, stroked it, put it on again and looked, with his languid eyes, at Peter.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading “Signor Rastelli,” said Mr. Zanti, and the languid gentleman shook hands with Peter as though he were conferring a great benefit upon him and he hoped Peter wouldn't forget it.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BROCKETT I On the next afternoon about six o'clock, Mr. Zanti, accompanied by the languid and shabby gentleman whom Peter had noticed before, appeared in the shop.
I've
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From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
im
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From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BROCKETT I On the next afternoon about six o'clock, Mr. Zanti, accompanied by the languid and shabby gentleman whom Peter had noticed before, appeared in the shop.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Signor Rastelli,” said Mr. Zanti, and the languid gentleman shook hands with Peter as though he were conferring a great benefit upon him and he hoped Peter wouldn't forget it.
ITSdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading BROCKETTS: ITS CHARACTER, AND ESPECIALLY MRS.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading BROCKETT I On the next afternoon about six o'clock, Mr. Zanti, accompanied by the languid and shabby gentleman whom Peter had noticed before, appeared in the shop.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The gentleman took off his tall hat, stroked it, put it on again and looked, with his languid eyes, at Peter.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading BROCKETT I On the next afternoon about six o'clock, Mr. Zanti, accompanied by the languid and shabby gentleman whom Peter had noticed before, appeared in the shop.
MRSnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading BROCKETTS: ITS CHARACTER, AND ESPECIALLY MRS.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading BROCKETT I On the next afternoon about six o'clock, Mr. Zanti, accompanied by the languid and shabby gentleman whom Peter had noticed before, appeared in the shop.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading BROCKETT I On the next afternoon about six o'clock, Mr. Zanti, accompanied by the languid and shabby gentleman whom Peter had noticed before, appeared in the shop.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading BROCKETT I On the next afternoon about six o'clock, Mr. Zanti, accompanied by the languid and shabby gentleman whom Peter had noticed before, appeared in the shop.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The gentleman took off his tall hat, stroked it, put it on again and looked, with his languid eyes, at Peter.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BROCKETT I On the next afternoon about six o'clock, Mr. Zanti, accompanied by the languid and shabby gentleman whom Peter had noticed before, appeared in the shop.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading BROCKETT I On the next afternoon about six o'clock, Mr. Zanti, accompanied by the languid and shabby gentleman whom Peter had noticed before, appeared in the shop.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The gentleman took off his tall hat, stroked it, put it on again and looked, with his languid eyes, at Peter.
Rastelli
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From this reading “Signor Rastelli,” said Mr. Zanti, and the languid gentleman shook hands with Peter as though he were conferring a great benefit upon him and he hoped Peter wouldn't forget it.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Signor Rastelli,” said Mr. Zanti, and the languid gentleman shook hands with Peter as though he were conferring a great benefit upon him and he hoped Peter wouldn't forget it.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading BROCKETT I On the next afternoon about six o'clock, Mr. Zanti, accompanied by the languid and shabby gentleman whom Peter had noticed before, appeared in the shop.
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading “Signor Rastelli,” said Mr. Zanti, and the languid gentleman shook hands with Peter as though he were conferring a great benefit upon him and he hoped Peter wouldn't forget it.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading BROCKETT I On the next afternoon about six o'clock, Mr. Zanti, accompanied by the languid and shabby gentleman whom Peter had noticed before, appeared in the shop.
SignornounUS /ˈsiːnjɔːr/
used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading “Signor Rastelli,” said Mr. Zanti, and the languid gentleman shook hands with Peter as though he were conferring a great benefit upon him and he hoped Peter wouldn't forget it.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading BROCKETT I On the next afternoon about six o'clock, Mr. Zanti, accompanied by the languid and shabby gentleman whom Peter had noticed before, appeared in the shop.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
strokedverbUS /stroʊkt/
past form of “stroke” — touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions
From this reading The gentleman took off his tall hat, stroked it, put it on again and looked, with his languid eyes, at Peter.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The gentleman took off his tall hat, stroked it, put it on again and looked, with his languid eyes, at Peter.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BROCKETT I On the next afternoon about six o'clock, Mr. Zanti, accompanied by the languid and shabby gentleman whom Peter had noticed before, appeared in the shop.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Signor Rastelli,” said Mr. Zanti, and the languid gentleman shook hands with Peter as though he were conferring a great benefit upon him and he hoped Peter wouldn't forget it.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The gentleman took off his tall hat, stroked it, put it on again and looked, with his languid eyes, at Peter.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Signor Rastelli,” said Mr. Zanti, and the languid gentleman shook hands with Peter as though he were conferring a great benefit upon him and he hoped Peter wouldn't forget it.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Signor Rastelli,” said Mr. Zanti, and the languid gentleman shook hands with Peter as though he were conferring a great benefit upon him and he hoped Peter wouldn't forget it.
Westcott
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From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BROCKETT I On the next afternoon about six o'clock, Mr. Zanti, accompanied by the languid and shabby gentleman whom Peter had noticed before, appeared in the shop.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Signor Rastelli,” said Mr. Zanti, and the languid gentleman shook hands with Peter as though he were conferring a great benefit upon him and he hoped Peter wouldn't forget it.
wouldn't
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From this reading “Signor Rastelli,” said Mr. Zanti, and the languid gentleman shook hands with Peter as though he were conferring a great benefit upon him and he hoped Peter wouldn't forget it.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
Zanti
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From this reading BROCKETT I On the next afternoon about six o'clock, Mr. Zanti, accompanied by the languid and shabby gentleman whom Peter had noticed before, appeared in the shop.
zat
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From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
ze
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From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
Zis
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From this reading “Zis,” said Mr. Zanti, “is my young friend, Peter Westcott, whom I love as if 'e were my own son--Signor Rastelli,” he continued, turning to Peter, “I've known him for very many years and I can only say zat ze longer I 'ave known him ze more admirable I 'ave thought 'im.”
