Chapter V

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

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading She promised to be true, and did not doubt but that, having obtained the delay she sought, she should be able to gain her father’s consent to their marriage, especially if the Papal election took the course they hoped it would.

the right to enter

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

later than; following

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

anew

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

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

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

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

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He became the prey of mortification and disgust that, having had the prize in his hand, he had of his own free will passed it into the keeping of another.

plural of “application” — the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading She entreated her lover not to attempt to disturb this compromise, as by so doing he would only injure her whom he had promised to help.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading She entreated her lover not to attempt to disturb this compromise, as by so doing he would only injure her whom he had promised to help.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading She promised to be true, and did not doubt but that, having obtained the delay she sought, she should be able to gain her father’s consent to their marriage, especially if the Papal election took the course they hoped it would.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He became the prey of mortification and disgust that, having had the prize in his hand, he had of his own free will passed it into the keeping of another.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

a mutual promise to marry

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She promised to be true, and did not doubt but that, having obtained the delay she sought, she should be able to gain her father’s consent to their marriage, especially if the Papal election took the course they hoped it would.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She entreated her lover not to attempt to disturb this compromise, as by so doing he would only injure her whom he had promised to help.

make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

From this reading She entreated her lover not to attempt to disturb this compromise, as by so doing he would only injure her whom he had promised to help.

permission to do something

From this reading She promised to be true, and did not doubt but that, having obtained the delay she sought, she should be able to gain her father’s consent to their marriage, especially if the Papal election took the course they hoped it would.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading She promised to be true, and did not doubt but that, having obtained the delay she sought, she should be able to gain her father’s consent to their marriage, especially if the Papal election took the course they hoped it would.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

recognizable; marked

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading She promised to be true, and did not doubt but that, having obtained the delay she sought, she should be able to gain her father’s consent to their marriage, especially if the Papal election took the course they hoped it would.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

fill with distaste

From this reading He became the prey of mortification and disgust that, having had the prize in his hand, he had of his own free will passed it into the keeping of another.

move deeply

From this reading She entreated her lover not to attempt to disturb this compromise, as by so doing he would only injure her whom he had promised to help.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading She entreated her lover not to attempt to disturb this compromise, as by so doing he would only injure her whom he had promised to help.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading She promised to be true, and did not doubt but that, having obtained the delay she sought, she should be able to gain her father’s consent to their marriage, especially if the Papal election took the course they hoped it would.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

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From this reading She entreated her lover not to attempt to disturb this compromise, as by so doing he would only injure her whom he had promised to help.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading She promised to be true, and did not doubt but that, having obtained the delay she sought, she should be able to gain her father’s consent to their marriage, especially if the Papal election took the course they hoped it would.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading She promised to be true, and did not doubt but that, having obtained the delay she sought, she should be able to gain her father’s consent to their marriage, especially if the Papal election took the course they hoped it would.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading He became the prey of mortification and disgust that, having had the prize in his hand, he had of his own free will passed it into the keeping of another.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

obtain

From this reading She promised to be true, and did not doubt but that, having obtained the delay she sought, she should be able to gain her father’s consent to their marriage, especially if the Papal election took the course they hoped it would.

a frame of iron bars to hold a fire

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

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

From this reading He became the prey of mortification and disgust that, having had the prize in his hand, he had of his own free will passed it into the keeping of another.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He became the prey of mortification and disgust that, having had the prize in his hand, he had of his own free will passed it into the keeping of another.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He became the prey of mortification and disgust that, having had the prize in his hand, he had of his own free will passed it into the keeping of another.

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

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading She entreated her lover not to attempt to disturb this compromise, as by so doing he would only injure her whom he had promised to help.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

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

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

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

From this reading He became the prey of mortification and disgust that, having had the prize in his hand, he had of his own free will passed it into the keeping of another.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading She promised to be true, and did not doubt but that, having obtained the delay she sought, she should be able to gain her father’s consent to their marriage, especially if the Papal election took the course they hoped it would.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She promised to be true, and did not doubt but that, having obtained the delay she sought, she should be able to gain her father’s consent to their marriage, especially if the Papal election took the course they hoped it would.

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

From this reading He became the prey of mortification and disgust that, having had the prize in his hand, he had of his own free will passed it into the keeping of another.

to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

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

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

cause injuries or bodily harm to

From this reading She entreated her lover not to attempt to disturb this compromise, as by so doing he would only injure her whom he had promised to help.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He became the prey of mortification and disgust that, having had the prize in his hand, he had of his own free will passed it into the keeping of another.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He became the prey of mortification and disgust that, having had the prize in his hand, he had of his own free will passed it into the keeping of another.

conformity or harmony

From this reading He became the prey of mortification and disgust that, having had the prize in his hand, he had of his own free will passed it into the keeping of another.

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

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading She entreated her lover not to attempt to disturb this compromise, as by so doing he would only injure her whom he had promised to help.

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

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading She promised to be true, and did not doubt but that, having obtained the delay she sought, she should be able to gain her father’s consent to their marriage, especially if the Papal election took the course they hoped it would.

come together

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

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

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

strong feelings of embarrassment

From this reading He became the prey of mortification and disgust that, having had the prize in his hand, he had of his own free will passed it into the keeping of another.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

a brief written record

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading She promised to be true, and did not doubt but that, having obtained the delay she sought, she should be able to gain her father’s consent to their marriage, especially if the Papal election took the course they hoped it would.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He became the prey of mortification and disgust that, having had the prize in his hand, he had of his own free will passed it into the keeping of another.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

and nothing more

From this reading She entreated her lover not to attempt to disturb this compromise, as by so doing he would only injure her whom he had promised to help.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He became the prey of mortification and disgust that, having had the prize in his hand, he had of his own free will passed it into the keeping of another.

proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He became the prey of mortification and disgust that, having had the prize in his hand, he had of his own free will passed it into the keeping of another.

hold back to a later time

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading He became the prey of mortification and disgust that, having had the prize in his hand, he had of his own free will passed it into the keeping of another.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading He became the prey of mortification and disgust that, having had the prize in his hand, he had of his own free will passed it into the keeping of another.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

recurring again and again

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

a result

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She promised to be true, and did not doubt but that, having obtained the delay she sought, she should be able to gain her father’s consent to their marriage, especially if the Papal election took the course they hoped it would.

experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She entreated her lover not to attempt to disturb this compromise, as by so doing he would only injure her whom he had promised to help.

that is looked for

From this reading She promised to be true, and did not doubt but that, having obtained the delay she sought, she should be able to gain her father’s consent to their marriage, especially if the Papal election took the course they hoped it would.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

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

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She promised to be true, and did not doubt but that, having obtained the delay she sought, she should be able to gain her father’s consent to their marriage, especially if the Papal election took the course they hoped it would.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She promised to be true, and did not doubt but that, having obtained the delay she sought, she should be able to gain her father’s consent to their marriage, especially if the Papal election took the course they hoped it would.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading She entreated her lover not to attempt to disturb this compromise, as by so doing he would only injure her whom he had promised to help.

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

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading She promised to be true, and did not doubt but that, having obtained the delay she sought, she should be able to gain her father’s consent to their marriage, especially if the Papal election took the course they hoped it would.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading She promised to be true, and did not doubt but that, having obtained the delay she sought, she should be able to gain her father’s consent to their marriage, especially if the Papal election took the course they hoped it would.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

up to a particular time

From this reading On the evening of the third day, however, he received a note from Lauretta informing him that her brother had consented to postpone her betrothal to Malvolti indefinitely, and that she, on her part, had promised not to see Inglesant again until the Papal election had been decided.

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

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

at the time that

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She entreated her lover not to attempt to disturb this compromise, as by so doing he would only injure her whom he had promised to help.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He became the prey of mortification and disgust that, having had the prize in his hand, he had of his own free will passed it into the keeping of another.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Inglesant presented himself again at the Convent grate, after a few hours’ sleepless unrest at an inn, he was refused admittance; nor did repeated applications during that day and the next meet with a more favourable response.

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

From this reading She entreated her lover not to attempt to disturb this compromise, as by so doing he would only injure her whom he had promised to help.