Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading "Strange!" answered Randal, "strange that my fortunes seem so bound up with the fate of a foreigner like Beatrice di Negra and her connection with Frank Hazeldean."

the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something

From this reading "Therefore," said Levy, "I trust I may very soon congratulate you on the acquisition of your family estates."

past 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 He looked up at the clock as he spoke, and added, "Frank by this time has told his father of his engagement."

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

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Strange!" answered Randal, "strange that my fortunes seem so bound up with the fate of a foreigner like Beatrice di Negra and her connection with Frank Hazeldean."

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

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

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

From this reading "And you feel sure that the squire cannot be coaxed into consent?"

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading "Strange!" answered Randal, "strange that my fortunes seem so bound up with the fate of a foreigner like Beatrice di Negra and her connection with Frank Hazeldean."

confined by bonds

From this reading "Strange!" answered Randal, "strange that my fortunes seem so bound up with the fate of a foreigner like Beatrice di Negra and her connection with Frank Hazeldean."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He looked up at the clock as he spoke, and added, "Frank by this time has told his father of his engagement."

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From this reading "And you feel sure that the squire cannot be coaxed into consent?"

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading He looked up at the clock as he spoke, and added, "Frank by this time has told his father of his engagement."

past form of “coax” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

From this reading "And you feel sure that the squire cannot be coaxed into consent?"

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading "Therefore," said Levy, "I trust I may very soon congratulate you on the acquisition of your family estates."

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading "Strange!" answered Randal, "strange that my fortunes seem so bound up with the fate of a foreigner like Beatrice di Negra and her connection with Frank Hazeldean."

permission to do something

From this reading "And you feel sure that the squire cannot be coaxed into consent?"

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

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From this reading "Strange!" answered Randal, "strange that my fortunes seem so bound up with the fate of a foreigner like Beatrice di Negra and her connection with Frank Hazeldean."

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading He looked up at the clock as he spoke, and added, "Frank by this time has told his father of his engagement."

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading "Therefore," said Levy, "I trust I may very soon congratulate you on the acquisition of your family estates."

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

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

a social unit living together

From this reading "Therefore," said Levy, "I trust I may very soon congratulate you on the acquisition of your family estates."

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading "Strange!" answered Randal, "strange that my fortunes seem so bound up with the fate of a foreigner like Beatrice di Negra and her connection with Frank Hazeldean."

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He looked up at the clock as he spoke, and added, "Frank by this time has told his father of his engagement."

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "And you feel sure that the squire cannot be coaxed into consent?"

a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading "Strange!" answered Randal, "strange that my fortunes seem so bound up with the fate of a foreigner like Beatrice di Negra and her connection with Frank Hazeldean."

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading "Strange!" answered Randal, "strange that my fortunes seem so bound up with the fate of a foreigner like Beatrice di Negra and her connection with Frank Hazeldean."

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading "Strange!" answered Randal, "strange that my fortunes seem so bound up with the fate of a foreigner like Beatrice di Negra and her connection with Frank Hazeldean."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

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

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He looked up at the clock as he spoke, and added, "Frank by this time has told his father of his engagement."

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From this reading "Strange!" answered Randal, "strange that my fortunes seem so bound up with the fate of a foreigner like Beatrice di Negra and her connection with Frank Hazeldean."

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

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

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

From this reading "Strange!" answered Randal, "strange that my fortunes seem so bound up with the fate of a foreigner like Beatrice di Negra and her connection with Frank Hazeldean."

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

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

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

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Therefore," said Levy, "I trust I may very soon congratulate you on the acquisition of your family estates."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "And you feel sure that the squire cannot be coaxed into consent?"

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

impose and collect

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Strange!" answered Randal, "strange that my fortunes seem so bound up with the fate of a foreigner like Beatrice di Negra and her connection with Frank Hazeldean."

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked up at the clock as he spoke, and added, "Frank by this time has told his father of his engagement."

of or relating to the state of marriage

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Therefore," said Levy, "I trust I may very soon congratulate you on the acquisition of your family estates."

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

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Strange!" answered Randal, "strange that my fortunes seem so bound up with the fate of a foreigner like Beatrice di Negra and her connection with Frank Hazeldean."

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

From this reading "Strange!" answered Randal, "strange that my fortunes seem so bound up with the fate of a foreigner like Beatrice di Negra and her connection with Frank Hazeldean."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Therefore," said Levy, "I trust I may very soon congratulate you on the acquisition of your family estates."

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

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

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

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Therefore," said Levy, "I trust I may very soon congratulate you on the acquisition of your family estates."

Identical; not different.

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

confidently optimistic and cheerful

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Strange!" answered Randal, "strange that my fortunes seem so bound up with the fate of a foreigner like Beatrice di Negra and her connection with Frank Hazeldean."

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

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

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

something reduced to its minimal form

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Strange!" answered Randal, "strange that my fortunes seem so bound up with the fate of a foreigner like Beatrice di Negra and her connection with Frank Hazeldean."

in the near future

From this reading "Therefore," said Levy, "I trust I may very soon congratulate you on the acquisition of your family estates."

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading He looked up at the clock as he spoke, and added, "Frank by this time has told his father of his engagement."

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading "And you feel sure that the squire cannot be coaxed into consent?"

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading "Strange!" answered Randal, "strange that my fortunes seem so bound up with the fate of a foreigner like Beatrice di Negra and her connection with Frank Hazeldean."

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "And you feel sure that the squire cannot be coaxed into consent?"

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

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

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading "Therefore," said Levy, "I trust I may very soon congratulate you on the acquisition of your family estates."

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

From this reading He looked up at the clock as he spoke, and added, "Frank by this time has told his father of his engagement."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He looked up at the clock as he spoke, and added, "Frank by this time has told his father of his engagement."

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

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He looked up at the clock as he spoke, and added, "Frank by this time has told his father of his engagement."

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading "Therefore," said Levy, "I trust I may very soon congratulate you on the acquisition of your family estates."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Strange!" answered Randal, "strange that my fortunes seem so bound up with the fate of a foreigner like Beatrice di Negra and her connection with Frank Hazeldean."

precisely as stated

From this reading "Therefore," said Levy, "I trust I may very soon congratulate you on the acquisition of your family estates."

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

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

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

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

belonging to which person

From this reading That same evening Randal heard from Levy (at whose house he stayed late) of that self-introduction to Violante which (thanks to his skeleton key) Peschiera had contrived to effect; and the count seemed more than sanguine,--he seemed assured as to the full and speedy success of his matrimonial enterprise.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Strange!" answered Randal, "strange that my fortunes seem so bound up with the fate of a foreigner like Beatrice di Negra and her connection with Frank Hazeldean."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Therefore," said Levy, "I trust I may very soon congratulate you on the acquisition of your family estates."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Therefore," said Levy, "I trust I may very soon congratulate you on the acquisition of your family estates."