Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

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

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I could not look at the matter from the same point of view as Mattia.

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

From this reading When he tried to make me believe as he did, I told him to be silent.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading When he tried to make me believe as he did, I told him to be silent.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It had been proved beyond a doubt that Mr. Driscoll was my father.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I could not look at the matter from the same point of view as Mattia.

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

From this reading When he tried to make me believe as he did, I told him to be silent.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading It had been proved beyond a doubt that Mr. Driscoll was my father.

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From this reading It had been proved beyond a doubt that Mr. Driscoll was my father.

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

From this reading It had been proved beyond a doubt that Mr. Driscoll was my father.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I could not look at the matter from the same point of view as Mattia.

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

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

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

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

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

From this reading When he tried to make me believe as he did, I told him to be silent.

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

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

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

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I could not look at the matter from the same point of view as Mattia.

engage in

From this reading When he tried to make me believe as he did, I told him to be silent.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading I could not look at the matter from the same point of view as Mattia.

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

From this reading I could not look at the matter from the same point of view as Mattia.

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

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He might doubt ... but I must not.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It had been proved beyond a doubt that Mr. Driscoll was my father.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He might doubt ... but I must not.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

of an obscure nature

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I could not look at the matter from the same point of view as Mattia.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I could not look at the matter from the same point of view as Mattia.

by chance

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading I could not look at the matter from the same point of view as Mattia.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

established beyond doubt

From this reading It had been proved beyond a doubt that Mr. Driscoll was my father.

Identical; not different.

From this reading I could not look at the matter from the same point of view as Mattia.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading When he tried to make me believe as he did, I told him to be silent.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

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

From this reading I could not look at the matter from the same point of view as Mattia.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

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

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading When he tried to make me believe as he did, I told him to be silent.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading When he tried to make me believe as he did, I told him to be silent.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading I could not look at the matter from the same point of view as Mattia.

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

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.

at the time that

From this reading When he tried to make me believe as he did, I told him to be silent.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER If I had been in Mattia's place, I should perhaps have had as much imagination as he, but I felt in my position that it was wrong for me to have such thoughts.