Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading However, Paolo was already more easily diverted by the impression of outside things; his mind was more capable of addressing itself to several points at a time.

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading However, Paolo was already more easily diverted by the impression of outside things; his mind was more capable of addressing itself to several points at a time.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He would give a dinner at his own house, to which he would invite Giardini for the sake of keeping the tragedy and the parody side by side, and afterwards take the party to the first performance of _Robert le Diable_.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading However, Paolo was already more easily diverted by the impression of outside things; his mind was more capable of addressing itself to several points at a time.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Andrea, who took an artistic interest in his semi-medical treatment, thought at last that the time had come for a great experiment.

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

From this reading He would give a dinner at his own house, to which he would invite Giardini for the sake of keeping the tragedy and the parody side by side, and afterwards take the party to the first performance of _Robert le Diable_.

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From this reading Andrea, who took an artistic interest in his semi-medical treatment, thought at last that the time had come for a great experiment.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading Andrea, who took an artistic interest in his semi-medical treatment, thought at last that the time had come for a great experiment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading However, Paolo was already more easily diverted by the impression of outside things; his mind was more capable of addressing itself to several points at a time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading However, Paolo was already more easily diverted by the impression of outside things; his mind was more capable of addressing itself to several points at a time.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading However, Paolo was already more easily diverted by the impression of outside things; his mind was more capable of addressing itself to several points at a time.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Andrea, who took an artistic interest in his semi-medical treatment, thought at last that the time had come for a great experiment.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading By the end of the second course, Gambara was already tipsy, laughing at himself with a very good grace; while Giardini confessed that his culinary innovations were not worth a rush.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading By the end of the second course, Gambara was already tipsy, laughing at himself with a very good grace; while Giardini confessed that his culinary innovations were not worth a rush.

of or relating to or used in cooking

From this reading By the end of the second course, Gambara was already tipsy, laughing at himself with a very good grace; while Giardini confessed that his culinary innovations were not worth a rush.

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From this reading He would give a dinner at his own house, to which he would invite Giardini for the sake of keeping the tragedy and the parody side by side, and afterwards take the party to the first performance of _Robert le Diable_.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading He would give a dinner at his own house, to which he would invite Giardini for the sake of keeping the tragedy and the parody side by side, and afterwards take the party to the first performance of _Robert le Diable_.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading However, Paolo was already more easily diverted by the impression of outside things; his mind was more capable of addressing itself to several points at a time.

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

From this reading However, Paolo was already more easily diverted by the impression of outside things; his mind was more capable of addressing itself to several points at a time.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading By the end of the second course, Gambara was already tipsy, laughing at himself with a very good grace; while Giardini confessed that his culinary innovations were not worth a rush.

the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading Andrea, who took an artistic interest in his semi-medical treatment, thought at last that the time had come for a great experiment.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He had seen it in rehearsal, and he judged it well fitted to open his patient’s eyes.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He would give a dinner at his own house, to which he would invite Giardini for the sake of keeping the tragedy and the parody side by side, and afterwards take the party to the first performance of _Robert le Diable_.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading He had seen it in rehearsal, and he judged it well fitted to open his patient’s eyes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Andrea, who took an artistic interest in his semi-medical treatment, thought at last that the time had come for a great experiment.

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From this reading By the end of the second course, Gambara was already tipsy, laughing at himself with a very good grace; while Giardini confessed that his culinary innovations were not worth a rush.

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

From this reading He would give a dinner at his own house, to which he would invite Giardini for the sake of keeping the tragedy and the parody side by side, and afterwards take the party to the first performance of _Robert le Diable_.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He would give a dinner at his own house, to which he would invite Giardini for the sake of keeping the tragedy and the parody side by side, and afterwards take the party to the first performance of _Robert le Diable_.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading By the end of the second course, Gambara was already tipsy, laughing at himself with a very good grace; while Giardini confessed that his culinary innovations were not worth a rush.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading By the end of the second course, Gambara was already tipsy, laughing at himself with a very good grace; while Giardini confessed that his culinary innovations were not worth a rush.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Andrea, who took an artistic interest in his semi-medical treatment, thought at last that the time had come for a great experiment.

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

From this reading Andrea, who took an artistic interest in his semi-medical treatment, thought at last that the time had come for a great experiment.

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

From this reading He would give a dinner at his own house, to which he would invite Giardini for the sake of keeping the tragedy and the parody side by side, and afterwards take the party to the first performance of _Robert le Diable_.

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

From this reading By the end of the second course, Gambara was already tipsy, laughing at himself with a very good grace; while Giardini confessed that his culinary innovations were not worth a rush.

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

From this reading However, Paolo was already more easily diverted by the impression of outside things; his mind was more capable of addressing itself to several points at a time.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He would give a dinner at his own house, to which he would invite Giardini for the sake of keeping the tragedy and the parody side by side, and afterwards take the party to the first performance of _Robert le Diable_.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, Paolo was already more easily diverted by the impression of outside things; his mind was more capable of addressing itself to several points at a time.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading However, Paolo was already more easily diverted by the impression of outside things; his mind was more capable of addressing itself to several points at a time.

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

From this reading Andrea, who took an artistic interest in his semi-medical treatment, thought at last that the time had come for a great experiment.

plural of “innovation” — a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation

From this reading By the end of the second course, Gambara was already tipsy, laughing at himself with a very good grace; while Giardini confessed that his culinary innovations were not worth a rush.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Andrea, who took an artistic interest in his semi-medical treatment, thought at last that the time had come for a great experiment.

increase the likelihood of

From this reading He would give a dinner at his own house, to which he would invite Giardini for the sake of keeping the tragedy and the parody side by side, and afterwards take the party to the first performance of _Robert le Diable_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had seen it in rehearsal, and he judged it well fitted to open his patient’s eyes.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading However, Paolo was already more easily diverted by the impression of outside things; his mind was more capable of addressing itself to several points at a time.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading He had seen it in rehearsal, and he judged it well fitted to open his patient’s eyes.

conformity or harmony

From this reading He would give a dinner at his own house, to which he would invite Giardini for the sake of keeping the tragedy and the parody side by side, and afterwards take the party to the first performance of _Robert le Diable_.

immediately past

From this reading Andrea, who took an artistic interest in his semi-medical treatment, thought at last that the time had come for a great experiment.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading By the end of the second course, Gambara was already tipsy, laughing at himself with a very good grace; while Giardini confessed that his culinary innovations were not worth a rush.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading He would give a dinner at his own house, to which he would invite Giardini for the sake of keeping the tragedy and the parody side by side, and afterwards take the party to the first performance of _Robert le Diable_.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading However, Paolo was already more easily diverted by the impression of outside things; his mind was more capable of addressing itself to several points at a time.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading However, Paolo was already more easily diverted by the impression of outside things; his mind was more capable of addressing itself to several points at a time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading By the end of the second course, Gambara was already tipsy, laughing at himself with a very good grace; while Giardini confessed that his culinary innovations were not worth a rush.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading However, Paolo was already more easily diverted by the impression of outside things; his mind was more capable of addressing itself to several points at a time.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He had seen it in rehearsal, and he judged it well fitted to open his patient’s eyes.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading However, Paolo was already more easily diverted by the impression of outside things; his mind was more capable of addressing itself to several points at a time.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He would give a dinner at his own house, to which he would invite Giardini for the sake of keeping the tragedy and the parody side by side, and afterwards take the party to the first performance of _Robert le Diable_.

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From this reading However, Paolo was already more easily diverted by the impression of outside things; his mind was more capable of addressing itself to several points at a time.

a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

From this reading He would give a dinner at his own house, to which he would invite Giardini for the sake of keeping the tragedy and the parody side by side, and afterwards take the party to the first performance of _Robert le Diable_.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading He would give a dinner at his own house, to which he would invite Giardini for the sake of keeping the tragedy and the parody side by side, and afterwards take the party to the first performance of _Robert le Diable_.

possessive form of “patient” — a person who requires medical care

From this reading He had seen it in rehearsal, and he judged it well fitted to open his patient’s eyes.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading He would give a dinner at his own house, to which he would invite Giardini for the sake of keeping the tragedy and the parody side by side, and afterwards take the party to the first performance of _Robert le Diable_.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading However, Paolo was already more easily diverted by the impression of outside things; his mind was more capable of addressing itself to several points at a time.

a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

From this reading He had seen it in rehearsal, and he judged it well fitted to open his patient’s eyes.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading He would give a dinner at his own house, to which he would invite Giardini for the sake of keeping the tragedy and the parody side by side, and afterwards take the party to the first performance of _Robert le Diable_.

move hurridly

From this reading By the end of the second course, Gambara was already tipsy, laughing at himself with a very good grace; while Giardini confessed that his culinary innovations were not worth a rush.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading He would give a dinner at his own house, to which he would invite Giardini for the sake of keeping the tragedy and the parody side by side, and afterwards take the party to the first performance of _Robert le Diable_.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading By the end of the second course, Gambara was already tipsy, laughing at himself with a very good grace; while Giardini confessed that his culinary innovations were not worth a rush.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had seen it in rehearsal, and he judged it well fitted to open his patient’s eyes.

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From this reading Andrea, who took an artistic interest in his semi-medical treatment, thought at last that the time had come for a great experiment.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading However, Paolo was already more easily diverted by the impression of outside things; his mind was more capable of addressing itself to several points at a time.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He would give a dinner at his own house, to which he would invite Giardini for the sake of keeping the tragedy and the parody side by side, and afterwards take the party to the first performance of _Robert le Diable_.

carry out

From this reading He would give a dinner at his own house, to which he would invite Giardini for the sake of keeping the tragedy and the parody side by side, and afterwards take the party to the first performance of _Robert le Diable_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Andrea, who took an artistic interest in his semi-medical treatment, thought at last that the time had come for a great experiment.

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

From this reading However, Paolo was already more easily diverted by the impression of outside things; his mind was more capable of addressing itself to several points at a time.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading However, Paolo was already more easily diverted by the impression of outside things; his mind was more capable of addressing itself to several points at a time.

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

From this reading Andrea, who took an artistic interest in his semi-medical treatment, thought at last that the time had come for a great experiment.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading However, Paolo was already more easily diverted by the impression of outside things; his mind was more capable of addressing itself to several points at a time.

slightly intoxicated

From this reading By the end of the second course, Gambara was already tipsy, laughing at himself with a very good grace; while Giardini confessed that his culinary innovations were not worth a rush.

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

From this reading However, Paolo was already more easily diverted by the impression of outside things; his mind was more capable of addressing itself to several points at a time.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Andrea, who took an artistic interest in his semi-medical treatment, thought at last that the time had come for a great experiment.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading He would give a dinner at his own house, to which he would invite Giardini for the sake of keeping the tragedy and the parody side by side, and afterwards take the party to the first performance of _Robert le Diable_.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading Andrea, who took an artistic interest in his semi-medical treatment, thought at last that the time had come for a great experiment.

precisely as stated

From this reading By the end of the second course, Gambara was already tipsy, laughing at himself with a very good grace; while Giardini confessed that his culinary innovations were not worth a rush.

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

From this reading However, Paolo was already more easily diverted by the impression of outside things; his mind was more capable of addressing itself to several points at a time.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He had seen it in rehearsal, and he judged it well fitted to open his patient’s eyes.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading By the end of the second course, Gambara was already tipsy, laughing at himself with a very good grace; while Giardini confessed that his culinary innovations were not worth a rush.

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

From this reading He would give a dinner at his own house, to which he would invite Giardini for the sake of keeping the tragedy and the parody side by side, and afterwards take the party to the first performance of _Robert le Diable_.

during the time that

From this reading By the end of the second course, Gambara was already tipsy, laughing at himself with a very good grace; while Giardini confessed that his culinary innovations were not worth a rush.

which person or people

From this reading Andrea, who took an artistic interest in his semi-medical treatment, thought at last that the time had come for a great experiment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading By the end of the second course, Gambara was already tipsy, laughing at himself with a very good grace; while Giardini confessed that his culinary innovations were not worth a rush.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading By the end of the second course, Gambara was already tipsy, laughing at himself with a very good grace; while Giardini confessed that his culinary innovations were not worth a rush.

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

From this reading He would give a dinner at his own house, to which he would invite Giardini for the sake of keeping the tragedy and the parody side by side, and afterwards take the party to the first performance of _Robert le Diable_.