addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading His wife was too sleepy to quarrel, and hardly seemed to understand him when he gave her money and bade her look to Lucia's outfit, adding that the wedding was to take place immediately.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marzio had risen early that morning, as has been said, and had left the house before any one but Gianbattista was up.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Nor did he care to meet Lucia until he had found time and occasion to refresh his anger.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Marzio had risen early that morning, as has been said, and had left the house before any one but Gianbattista was up.
apprenticenounUS /əˈprentəs/
works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading He was in reality far from inclined to drink his coffee in the company of his apprentice, and would have avoided it, if possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Marzio had risen early that morning, as has been said, and had left the house before any one but Gianbattista was up.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He was in reality far from inclined to drink his coffee in the company of his apprentice, and would have avoided it, if possible.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading His wife was too sleepy to quarrel, and hardly seemed to understand him when he gave her money and bade her look to Lucia's outfit, adding that the wedding was to take place immediately.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Marzio had risen early that morning, as has been said, and had left the house before any one but Gianbattista was up.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Marzio had risen early that morning, as has been said, and had left the house before any one but Gianbattista was up.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Marzio had risen early that morning, as has been said, and had left the house before any one but Gianbattista was up.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Nor did he care to meet Lucia until he had found time and occasion to refresh his anger.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading He was in reality far from inclined to drink his coffee in the company of his apprentice, and would have avoided it, if possible.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He was in reality far from inclined to drink his coffee in the company of his apprentice, and would have avoided it, if possible.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did he care to meet Lucia until he had found time and occasion to refresh his anger.
take in liquids
From this reading He was in reality far from inclined to drink his coffee in the company of his apprentice, and would have avoided it, if possible.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Marzio had risen early that morning, as has been said, and had left the house before any one but Gianbattista was up.
divisible by two
From this reading "Will you not let me sleep in peace, even in the morning?" she groaned.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He was in reality far from inclined to drink his coffee in the company of his apprentice, and would have avoided it, if possible.
set up or found
From this reading Nor did he care to meet Lucia until he had found time and occasion to refresh his anger.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was in reality far from inclined to drink his coffee in the company of his apprentice, and would have avoided it, if possible.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His wife was too sleepy to quarrel, and hardly seemed to understand him when he gave her money and bade her look to Lucia's outfit, adding that the wedding was to take place immediately.
Gianbattista
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From this reading Marzio had risen early that morning, as has been said, and had left the house before any one but Gianbattista was up.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading "Will you not let me sleep in peace, even in the morning?" she groaned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marzio had risen early that morning, as has been said, and had left the house before any one but Gianbattista was up.
only a very short time before
From this reading His wife was too sleepy to quarrel, and hardly seemed to understand him when he gave her money and bade her look to Lucia's outfit, adding that the wedding was to take place immediately.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marzio had risen early that morning, as has been said, and had left the house before any one but Gianbattista was up.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was in reality far from inclined to drink his coffee in the company of his apprentice, and would have avoided it, if possible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was in reality far from inclined to drink his coffee in the company of his apprentice, and would have avoided it, if possible.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His wife was too sleepy to quarrel, and hardly seemed to understand him when he gave her money and bade her look to Lucia's outfit, adding that the wedding was to take place immediately.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His wife was too sleepy to quarrel, and hardly seemed to understand him when he gave her money and bade her look to Lucia's outfit, adding that the wedding was to take place immediately.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was in reality far from inclined to drink his coffee in the company of his apprentice, and would have avoided it, if possible.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Marzio had risen early that morning, as has been said, and had left the house before any one but Gianbattista was up.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was in reality far from inclined to drink his coffee in the company of his apprentice, and would have avoided it, if possible.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading His wife was too sleepy to quarrel, and hardly seemed to understand him when he gave her money and bade her look to Lucia's outfit, adding that the wedding was to take place immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in reality far from inclined to drink his coffee in the company of his apprentice, and would have avoided it, if possible.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He was in reality far from inclined to drink his coffee in the company of his apprentice, and would have avoided it, if possible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was in reality far from inclined to drink his coffee in the company of his apprentice, and would have avoided it, if possible.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Marzio had risen early that morning, as has been said, and had left the house before any one but Gianbattista was up.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Will you not let me sleep in peace, even in the morning?" she groaned.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His wife was too sleepy to quarrel, and hardly seemed to understand him when he gave her money and bade her look to Lucia's outfit, adding that the wedding was to take place immediately.
Lucia
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From this reading Nor did he care to meet Lucia until he had found time and occasion to refresh his anger.
Lucia's
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From this reading His wife was too sleepy to quarrel, and hardly seemed to understand him when he gave her money and bade her look to Lucia's outfit, adding that the wedding was to take place immediately.
Marzio
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From this reading Marzio had risen early that morning, as has been said, and had left the house before any one but Gianbattista was up.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Will you not let me sleep in peace, even in the morning?" she groaned.
come together
From this reading Nor did he care to meet Lucia until he had found time and occasion to refresh his anger.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading His wife was too sleepy to quarrel, and hardly seemed to understand him when he gave her money and bade her look to Lucia's outfit, adding that the wedding was to take place immediately.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Marzio had risen early that morning, as has been said, and had left the house before any one but Gianbattista was up.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did he care to meet Lucia until he had found time and occasion to refresh his anger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Will you not let me sleep in peace, even in the morning?" she groaned.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Nor did he care to meet Lucia until he had found time and occasion to refresh his anger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was in reality far from inclined to drink his coffee in the company of his apprentice, and would have avoided it, if possible.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Marzio had risen early that morning, as has been said, and had left the house before any one but Gianbattista was up.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading His wife was too sleepy to quarrel, and hardly seemed to understand him when he gave her money and bade her look to Lucia's outfit, adding that the wedding was to take place immediately.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading "Will you not let me sleep in peace, even in the morning?" she groaned.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His wife was too sleepy to quarrel, and hardly seemed to understand him when he gave her money and bade her look to Lucia's outfit, adding that the wedding was to take place immediately.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He was in reality far from inclined to drink his coffee in the company of his apprentice, and would have avoided it, if possible.
an angry dispute
From this reading His wife was too sleepy to quarrel, and hardly seemed to understand him when he gave her money and bade her look to Lucia's outfit, adding that the wedding was to take place immediately.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading He was in reality far from inclined to drink his coffee in the company of his apprentice, and would have avoided it, if possible.
refreshverbUS /rɪˈfreʃ/
refresh one's memory
From this reading Nor did he care to meet Lucia until he had found time and occasion to refresh his anger.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Marzio had risen early that morning, as has been said, and had left the house before any one but Gianbattista was up.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Marzio had risen early that morning, as has been said, and had left the house before any one but Gianbattista was up.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His wife was too sleepy to quarrel, and hardly seemed to understand him when he gave her money and bade her look to Lucia's outfit, adding that the wedding was to take place immediately.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Will you not let me sleep in peace, even in the morning?" she groaned.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "Will you not let me sleep in peace, even in the morning?" she groaned.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading His wife was too sleepy to quarrel, and hardly seemed to understand him when he gave her money and bade her look to Lucia's outfit, adding that the wedding was to take place immediately.
carry out
From this reading His wife was too sleepy to quarrel, and hardly seemed to understand him when he gave her money and bade her look to Lucia's outfit, adding that the wedding was to take place immediately.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Marzio had risen early that morning, as has been said, and had left the house before any one but Gianbattista was up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Marzio had risen early that morning, as has been said, and had left the house before any one but Gianbattista was up.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Nor did he care to meet Lucia until he had found time and occasion to refresh his anger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was in reality far from inclined to drink his coffee in the company of his apprentice, and would have avoided it, if possible.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His wife was too sleepy to quarrel, and hardly seemed to understand him when he gave her money and bade her look to Lucia's outfit, adding that the wedding was to take place immediately.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading His wife was too sleepy to quarrel, and hardly seemed to understand him when he gave her money and bade her look to Lucia's outfit, adding that the wedding was to take place immediately.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Nor did he care to meet Lucia until he had found time and occasion to refresh his anger.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Marzio had risen early that morning, as has been said, and had left the house before any one but Gianbattista was up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marzio had risen early that morning, as has been said, and had left the house before any one but Gianbattista was up.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading His wife was too sleepy to quarrel, and hardly seemed to understand him when he gave her money and bade her look to Lucia's outfit, adding that the wedding was to take place immediately.
at the time that
From this reading His wife was too sleepy to quarrel, and hardly seemed to understand him when he gave her money and bade her look to Lucia's outfit, adding that the wedding was to take place immediately.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His wife was too sleepy to quarrel, and hardly seemed to understand him when he gave her money and bade her look to Lucia's outfit, adding that the wedding was to take place immediately.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will you not let me sleep in peace, even in the morning?" she groaned.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was in reality far from inclined to drink his coffee in the company of his apprentice, and would have avoided it, if possible.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Will you not let me sleep in peace, even in the morning?" she groaned.
