used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mattia was almost as pleased as I, and he was very proud that he had contributed his part to such a sum.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Mattia was almost as pleased as I, and he was very proud that he had contributed his part to such a sum.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading His part was great, for I am sure that without him, Capi and I could not have collected anything like the sum of one hundred and twenty-eight francs!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In my leather purse I now had one hundred and twenty-eight francs.
any thing at all
From this reading His part was great, for I am sure that without him, Capi and I could not have collected anything like the sum of one hundred and twenty-eight francs!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mattia was almost as pleased as I, and he was very proud that he had contributed his part to such a sum.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
Barberin's
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From this reading We were only short of twenty-two francs to buy Mother Barberin's cow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading We were only short of twenty-two francs to buy Mother Barberin's cow.
Capi
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From this reading His part was great, for I am sure that without him, Capi and I could not have collected anything like the sum of one hundred and twenty-eight francs!
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading His part was great, for I am sure that without him, Capi and I could not have collected anything like the sum of one hundred and twenty-eight francs!
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Mattia was almost as pleased as I, and he was very proud that he had contributed his part to such a sum.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His part was great, for I am sure that without him, Capi and I could not have collected anything like the sum of one hundred and twenty-eight francs!
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading We were only short of twenty-two francs to buy Mother Barberin's cow.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His part was great, for I am sure that without him, Capi and I could not have collected anything like the sum of one hundred and twenty-eight francs!
set up or found
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading In my leather purse I now had one hundred and twenty-eight francs.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His part was great, for I am sure that without him, Capi and I could not have collected anything like the sum of one hundred and twenty-eight francs!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His part was great, for I am sure that without him, Capi and I could not have collected anything like the sum of one hundred and twenty-eight francs!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mattia was almost as pleased as I, and he was very proud that he had contributed his part to such a sum.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His part was great, for I am sure that without him, Capi and I could not have collected anything like the sum of one hundred and twenty-eight francs!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mattia was almost as pleased as I, and he was very proud that he had contributed his part to such a sum.
ten 10s
From this reading In my leather purse I now had one hundred and twenty-eight francs.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In my leather purse I now had one hundred and twenty-eight francs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In my leather purse I now had one hundred and twenty-eight francs.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
immediately past
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading In my leather purse I now had one hundred and twenty-eight francs.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His part was great, for I am sure that without him, Capi and I could not have collected anything like the sum of one hundred and twenty-eight francs!
Mattia
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From this reading Mattia was almost as pleased as I, and he was very proud that he had contributed his part to such a sum.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading We were only short of twenty-two francs to buy Mother Barberin's cow.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In my leather purse I now had one hundred and twenty-eight francs.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His part was great, for I am sure that without him, Capi and I could not have collected anything like the sum of one hundred and twenty-eight francs!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In my leather purse I now had one hundred and twenty-eight francs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In my leather purse I now had one hundred and twenty-eight francs.
and nothing more
From this reading We were only short of twenty-two francs to buy Mother Barberin's cow.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mattia was almost as pleased as I, and he was very proud that he had contributed his part to such a sum.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Mattia was almost as pleased as I, and he was very proud that he had contributed his part to such a sum.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Mattia was almost as pleased as I, and he was very proud that he had contributed his part to such a sum.
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading In my leather purse I now had one hundred and twenty-eight francs.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading We were only short of twenty-two francs to buy Mother Barberin's cow.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Mattia was almost as pleased as I, and he was very proud that he had contributed his part to such a sum.
a quantity of money
From this reading Mattia was almost as pleased as I, and he was very proud that he had contributed his part to such a sum.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading His part was great, for I am sure that without him, Capi and I could not have collected anything like the sum of one hundred and twenty-eight francs!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
twenty-eightnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-seven and one
From this reading In my leather purse I now had one hundred and twenty-eight francs.
twenty-twonounUS /ˈtwentituː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading We were only short of twenty-two francs to buy Mother Barberin's cow.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
Varses
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From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mattia was almost as pleased as I, and he was very proud that he had contributed his part to such a sum.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mattia was almost as pleased as I, and he was very proud that he had contributed his part to such a sum.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were only short of twenty-two francs to buy Mother Barberin's cow.
at the time that
From this reading MEETING OLD FRIENDS It took us nearly three months to do this journey, but when at last we reached the outskirts of Varses we found that we had indeed employed our time well.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His part was great, for I am sure that without him, Capi and I could not have collected anything like the sum of one hundred and twenty-eight francs!
