used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VILLAGE "FESTA."
administeredverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstərd/
past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading Chiara was dying at last; the sacraments had been administered to her, and her life could not linger on through many hours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Philip went down to the presbytery and had a short interview with the padre.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Philip answered briefly that he would take steps to restore him to his family.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Chiara was dying at last; the sacraments had been administered to her, and her life could not linger on through many hours.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Chiara was dying at last; the sacraments had been administered to her, and her life could not linger on through many hours.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading Philip answered briefly that he would take steps to restore him to his family.
Chiara
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From this reading Chiara was dying at last; the sacraments had been administered to her, and her life could not linger on through many hours.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Chiara was dying at last; the sacraments had been administered to her, and her life could not linger on through many hours.
countrymannounUS /ˈkʌntrimən/
a man from your own country
From this reading What did the English signore propose to do for his penniless countryman?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading What did the English signore propose to do for his penniless countryman?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What did the English signore propose to do for his penniless countryman?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Philip went down to the presbytery and had a short interview with the padre.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Chiara was dying at last; the sacraments had been administered to her, and her life could not linger on through many hours.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading What did the English signore propose to do for his penniless countryman?
a social unit living together
From this reading Philip answered briefly that he would take steps to restore him to his family.
FESTA
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From this reading A VILLAGE "FESTA."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What did the English signore propose to do for his penniless countryman?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Philip went down to the presbytery and had a short interview with the padre.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Philip answered briefly that he would take steps to restore him to his family.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Chiara was dying at last; the sacraments had been administered to her, and her life could not linger on through many hours.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Philip answered briefly that he would take steps to restore him to his family.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What did the English signore propose to do for his penniless countryman?
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Chiara was dying at last; the sacraments had been administered to her, and her life could not linger on through many hours.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Philip went down to the presbytery and had a short interview with the padre.
immediately past
From this reading Chiara was dying at last; the sacraments had been administered to her, and her life could not linger on through many hours.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Chiara was dying at last; the sacraments had been administered to her, and her life could not linger on through many hours.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Chiara was dying at last; the sacraments had been administered to her, and her life could not linger on through many hours.
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 Chiara was dying at last; the sacraments had been administered to her, and her life could not linger on through many hours.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Chiara was dying at last; the sacraments had been administered to her, and her life could not linger on through many hours.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Chiara was dying at last; the sacraments had been administered to her, and her life could not linger on through many hours.
padrenounUS /ˈpædreɪ/
a chaplain in one of the military services
From this reading Philip went down to the presbytery and had a short interview with the padre.
pennilessadjectiveUS /ˈpeniləs/
not having enough money to pay for necessities
From this reading What did the English signore propose to do for his penniless countryman?
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip went down to the presbytery and had a short interview with the padre.
presbyterynoun
building reserved for the officiating clergy
From this reading Philip went down to the presbytery and had a short interview with the padre.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading What did the English signore propose to do for his penniless countryman?
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Philip answered briefly that he would take steps to restore him to his family.
sacramentsnounUS /ˈsækrəmənts/
plural of “sacrament” — a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it
From this reading Chiara was dying at last; the sacraments had been administered to her, and her life could not linger on through many hours.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Philip went down to the presbytery and had a short interview with the padre.
signorenounUS /siˈnjɔːreɪ/
an Italian title of respect for a man; equivalent to the English “sir”; used separately (not prefixed to his name)
From this reading What did the English signore propose to do for his penniless countryman?
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Philip answered briefly that he would take steps to restore him to his family.
carry out
From this reading Philip answered briefly that he would take steps to restore him to his family.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Philip answered briefly that he would take steps to restore him to his family.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Philip went down to the presbytery and had a short interview with the padre.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Chiara was dying at last; the sacraments had been administered to her, and her life could not linger on through many hours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Philip went down to the presbytery and had a short interview with the padre.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading A VILLAGE "FESTA."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chiara was dying at last; the sacraments had been administered to her, and her life could not linger on through many hours.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Philip went down to the presbytery and had a short interview with the padre.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What did the English signore propose to do for his penniless countryman?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Philip went down to the presbytery and had a short interview with the padre.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Philip answered briefly that he would take steps to restore him to his family.
