used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
(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 Raphael heard all this in silence, leaning his elbows on his friend’s knee, and his chin on the palms of his own hands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Raphael heard all this in silence, leaning his elbows on his friend’s knee, and his chin on the palms of his own hands.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I do not know whether you will let me try it.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Raphael heard all this in silence, leaning his elbows on his friend’s knee, and his chin on the palms of his own hands.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But I do not know whether you will let me try it.”
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Raphael heard all this in silence, leaning his elbows on his friend’s knee, and his chin on the palms of his own hands.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Raphael heard all this in silence, leaning his elbows on his friend’s knee, and his chin on the palms of his own hands.
good-heartedadjective
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Raphael heard all this in silence, leaning his elbows on his friend’s knee, and his chin on the palms of his own hands.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have thought of something, Luca.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Raphael was very pensive for a while; then he raised his head and said, “Listen!
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Raphael heard all this in silence, leaning his elbows on his friend’s knee, and his chin on the palms of his own hands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Raphael heard all this in silence, leaning his elbows on his friend’s knee, and his chin on the palms of his own hands.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have thought of something, Luca.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Raphael heard all this in silence, leaning his elbows on his friend’s knee, and his chin on the palms of his own hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But I do not know whether you will let me try it.”
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Raphael heard all this in silence, leaning his elbows on his friend’s knee, and his chin on the palms of his own hands.
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 He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But I do not know whether you will let me try it.”
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Raphael heard all this in silence, leaning his elbows on his friend’s knee, and his chin on the palms of his own hands.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But I do not know whether you will let me try it.”
hear with intention
From this reading Raphael was very pensive for a while; then he raised his head and said, “Listen!
Luca
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But I do not know whether you will let me try it.”
not one, and not any
From this reading He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Raphael heard all this in silence, leaning his elbows on his friend’s knee, and his chin on the palms of his own hands.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Raphael heard all this in silence, leaning his elbows on his friend’s knee, and his chin on the palms of his own hands.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Raphael heard all this in silence, leaning his elbows on his friend’s knee, and his chin on the palms of his own hands.
Pacifica
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
paintersnounUS /ˈpeɪntərz/
plural of “painter” — an artist who paints
From this reading He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Raphael heard all this in silence, leaning his elbows on his friend’s knee, and his chin on the palms of his own hands.
pensiveadjectiveUS /ˈpensɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading Raphael was very pensive for a while; then he raised his head and said, “Listen!
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Raphael was very pensive for a while; then he raised his head and said, “Listen!
RaphaelnounUS /ˌrɑːfaɪˈel/
Italian painter whose many paintings exemplify the ideals of the High Renaissance (1483-1520)
From this reading Raphael heard all this in silence, leaning his elbows on his friend’s knee, and his chin on the palms of his own hands.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Raphael was very pensive for a while; then he raised his head and said, “Listen!
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Raphael heard all this in silence, leaning his elbows on his friend’s knee, and his chin on the palms of his own hands.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I have thought of something, Luca.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Raphael heard all this in silence, leaning his elbows on his friend’s knee, and his chin on the palms of his own hands.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Raphael was very pensive for a while; then he raised his head and said, “Listen!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Raphael heard all this in silence, leaning his elbows on his friend’s knee, and his chin on the palms of his own hands.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I have thought of something, Luca.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading But I do not know whether you will let me try it.”
precisely as stated
From this reading Raphael was very pensive for a while; then he raised his head and said, “Listen!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But I do not know whether you will let me try it.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Raphael was very pensive for a while; then he raised his head and said, “Listen!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But I do not know whether you will let me try it.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But I do not know whether you will let me try it.”
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He knew that the other pupils were better painters by far than his Luca; though not one of them was such a good-hearted youth, and for none of them did the maiden Pacifica care.
