used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was late on the evening of the same day that Gerald received a message to say the Count desired to see him.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading No little jealousy was occasioned among his companions by this invitation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Babbo deemed that, as ‘Impressario’ of the company, he ought himself to have been selected.
Babbo
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From this reading The Babbo deemed that, as ‘Impressario’ of the company, he ought himself to have been selected.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Babbo deemed that, as ‘Impressario’ of the company, he ought himself to have been selected.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She, however, did her very best to master these unworthy fears.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No little jealousy was occasioned among his companions by this invitation.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading No little jealousy was occasioned among his companions by this invitation.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The Babbo deemed that, as ‘Impressario’ of the company, he ought himself to have been selected.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading It was late on the evening of the same day that Gerald received a message to say the Count desired to see him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was late on the evening of the same day that Gerald received a message to say the Count desired to see him.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading The Babbo deemed that, as ‘Impressario’ of the company, he ought himself to have been selected.
wanted intensely
From this reading It was late on the evening of the same day that Gerald received a message to say the Count desired to see him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She, however, did her very best to master these unworthy fears.
DonnanounUS /ˈdɑːnə/
an Italian woman of rank
From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
divisible by two
From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was late on the evening of the same day that Gerald received a message to say the Count desired to see him.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading She, however, did her very best to master these unworthy fears.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
foreboded
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From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
Gaetana
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From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
Gerald
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From this reading It was late on the evening of the same day that Gerald received a message to say the Count desired to see him.
Giovane
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From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
guildnounUS /ɡɪld/
a formal association of people with similar interests
From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Babbo deemed that, as ‘Impressario’ of the company, he ought himself to have been selected.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Babbo deemed that, as ‘Impressario’ of the company, he ought himself to have been selected.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was late on the evening of the same day that Gerald received a message to say the Count desired to see him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Babbo deemed that, as ‘Impressario’ of the company, he ought himself to have been selected.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No little jealousy was occasioned among his companions by this invitation.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She, however, did her very best to master these unworthy fears.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
Impressario
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From this reading The Babbo deemed that, as ‘Impressario’ of the company, he ought himself to have been selected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading No little jealousy was occasioned among his companions by this invitation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late on the evening of the same day that Gerald received a message to say the Count desired to see him.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading No little jealousy was occasioned among his companions by this invitation.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late on the evening of the same day that Gerald received a message to say the Count desired to see him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No little jealousy was occasioned among his companions by this invitation.
Marietta
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From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading She, however, did her very best to master these unworthy fears.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading It was late on the evening of the same day that Gerald received a message to say the Count desired to see him.
not any; not one
From this reading No little jealousy was occasioned among his companions by this invitation.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading No little jealousy was occasioned among his companions by this invitation.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was late on the evening of the same day that Gerald received a message to say the Count desired to see him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was late on the evening of the same day that Gerald received a message to say the Count desired to see him.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading The Babbo deemed that, as ‘Impressario’ of the company, he ought himself to have been selected.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was late on the evening of the same day that Gerald received a message to say the Count desired to see him.
representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was late on the evening of the same day that Gerald received a message to say the Count desired to see him.
express in words
From this reading It was late on the evening of the same day that Gerald received a message to say the Count desired to see him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was late on the evening of the same day that Gerald received a message to say the Count desired to see him.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading The Babbo deemed that, as ‘Impressario’ of the company, he ought himself to have been selected.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was late on the evening of the same day that Gerald received a message to say the Count desired to see him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was late on the evening of the same day that Gerald received a message to say the Count desired to see him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She, however, did her very best to master these unworthy fears.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No little jealousy was occasioned among his companions by this invitation.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Donna Gaetana was indignant that a mere Giovane was to occupy the responsible station of representing their dramatic guild; and even Marietta felt her eyes to swim, as she thought over this mere passing separation, and in her heart foreboded some ill to come of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was late on the evening of the same day that Gerald received a message to say the Count desired to see him.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading She, however, did her very best to master these unworthy fears.
precisely as stated
From this reading She, however, did her very best to master these unworthy fears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was late on the evening of the same day that Gerald received a message to say the Count desired to see him.
