adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He looked forward to becoming a padrone himself some time, and seemed admirably fitted by nature to exercise the inhuman office.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading He looked forward to becoming a padrone himself some time, and seemed admirably fitted by nature to exercise the inhuman office.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRENCH’S HOTEL Pietro had one of those mean and malignant natures that are best pleased when they are instrumental in bringing others into trouble.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading For the boys to appropriate to their own use money which had been received for their services was, in the eyes of the padrone, a crime of the darkest shade.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FRENCH’S HOTEL Pietro had one of those mean and malignant natures that are best pleased when they are instrumental in bringing others into trouble.
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading He looked forward to becoming a padrone himself some time, and seemed admirably fitted by nature to exercise the inhuman office.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For the boys to appropriate to their own use money which had been received for their services was, in the eyes of the padrone, a crime of the darkest shade.
benefitedverbUS /ˈbenəfɪtɪd/
past form of “benefit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading In fact, if the example were generally followed, it would have made a large diminution of his income, though the boys might have been benefited.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading FRENCH’S HOTEL Pietro had one of those mean and malignant natures that are best pleased when they are instrumental in bringing others into trouble.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading For the boys to appropriate to their own use money which had been received for their services was, in the eyes of the padrone, a crime of the darkest shade.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading FRENCH’S HOTEL Pietro had one of those mean and malignant natures that are best pleased when they are instrumental in bringing others into trouble.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He looked forward to becoming a padrone himself some time, and seemed admirably fitted by nature to exercise the inhuman office.
crimenounUS /kraɪm/
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading For the boys to appropriate to their own use money which had been received for their services was, in the eyes of the padrone, a crime of the darkest shade.
darkestadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkəst/
superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading For the boys to appropriate to their own use money which had been received for their services was, in the eyes of the padrone, a crime of the darkest shade.
diminutionnounUS /ˌdɪməˈnuːʃən/
change toward something smaller or lower
From this reading In fact, if the example were generally followed, it would have made a large diminution of his income, though the boys might have been benefited.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading In fact, if the example were generally followed, it would have made a large diminution of his income, though the boys might have been benefited.
exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading He looked forward to becoming a padrone himself some time, and seemed admirably fitted by nature to exercise the inhuman office.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading For the boys to appropriate to their own use money which had been received for their services was, in the eyes of the padrone, a crime of the darkest shade.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, if the example were generally followed, it would have made a large diminution of his income, though the boys might have been benefited.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading He looked forward to becoming a padrone himself some time, and seemed admirably fitted by nature to exercise the inhuman office.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In fact, if the example were generally followed, it would have made a large diminution of his income, though the boys might have been benefited.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the boys to appropriate to their own use money which had been received for their services was, in the eyes of the padrone, a crime of the darkest shade.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He looked forward to becoming a padrone himself some time, and seemed admirably fitted by nature to exercise the inhuman office.
FRENCH'SnounUS /ˈfrentʃɪz/
possessive form of “french” — the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading FRENCH’S HOTEL Pietro had one of those mean and malignant natures that are best pleased when they are instrumental in bringing others into trouble.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading In fact, if the example were generally followed, it would have made a large diminution of his income, though the boys might have been benefited.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FRENCH’S HOTEL Pietro had one of those mean and malignant natures that are best pleased when they are instrumental in bringing others into trouble.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In fact, if the example were generally followed, it would have made a large diminution of his income, though the boys might have been benefited.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked forward to becoming a padrone himself some time, and seemed admirably fitted by nature to exercise the inhuman office.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He looked forward to becoming a padrone himself some time, and seemed admirably fitted by nature to exercise the inhuman office.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He lost no time, on his return, in making known to his uncle what he had learned.
HOTELnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading FRENCH’S HOTEL Pietro had one of those mean and malignant natures that are best pleased when they are instrumental in bringing others into trouble.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In fact, if the example were generally followed, it would have made a large diminution of his income, though the boys might have been benefited.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRENCH’S HOTEL Pietro had one of those mean and malignant natures that are best pleased when they are instrumental in bringing others into trouble.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading In fact, if the example were generally followed, it would have made a large diminution of his income, though the boys might have been benefited.
inhumanadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhjuːmən/
without compunction or human feeling
From this reading He looked forward to becoming a padrone himself some time, and seemed admirably fitted by nature to exercise the inhuman office.
instrumentaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnstrəˈmentəl/
relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments
From this reading FRENCH’S HOTEL Pietro had one of those mean and malignant natures that are best pleased when they are instrumental in bringing others into trouble.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading FRENCH’S HOTEL Pietro had one of those mean and malignant natures that are best pleased when they are instrumental in bringing others into trouble.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, if the example were generally followed, it would have made a large diminution of his income, though the boys might have been benefited.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He lost no time, on his return, in making known to his uncle what he had learned.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In fact, if the example were generally followed, it would have made a large diminution of his income, though the boys might have been benefited.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He lost no time, on his return, in making known to his uncle what he had learned.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked forward to becoming a padrone himself some time, and seemed admirably fitted by nature to exercise the inhuman office.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He lost no time, on his return, in making known to his uncle what he had learned.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In fact, if the example were generally followed, it would have made a large diminution of his income, though the boys might have been benefited.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He lost no time, on his return, in making known to his uncle what he had learned.
malignantadjectiveUS /məˈlɪɡnənt/
dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)
From this reading FRENCH’S HOTEL Pietro had one of those mean and malignant natures that are best pleased when they are instrumental in bringing others into trouble.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading FRENCH’S HOTEL Pietro had one of those mean and malignant natures that are best pleased when they are instrumental in bringing others into trouble.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In fact, if the example were generally followed, it would have made a large diminution of his income, though the boys might have been benefited.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading For the boys to appropriate to their own use money which had been received for their services was, in the eyes of the padrone, a crime of the darkest shade.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He looked forward to becoming a padrone himself some time, and seemed admirably fitted by nature to exercise the inhuman office.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading FRENCH’S HOTEL Pietro had one of those mean and malignant natures that are best pleased when they are instrumental in bringing others into trouble.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He lost no time, on his return, in making known to his uncle what he had learned.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRENCH’S HOTEL Pietro had one of those mean and malignant natures that are best pleased when they are instrumental in bringing others into trouble.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He looked forward to becoming a padrone himself some time, and seemed admirably fitted by nature to exercise the inhuman office.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He lost no time, on his return, in making known to his uncle what he had learned.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FRENCH’S HOTEL Pietro had one of those mean and malignant natures that are best pleased when they are instrumental in bringing others into trouble.
others
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From this reading FRENCH’S HOTEL Pietro had one of those mean and malignant natures that are best pleased when they are instrumental in bringing others into trouble.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For the boys to appropriate to their own use money which had been received for their services was, in the eyes of the padrone, a crime of the darkest shade.
padronenoun
an owner or proprietor of an inn in Italy
From this reading He looked forward to becoming a padrone himself some time, and seemed admirably fitted by nature to exercise the inhuman office.
Pietro
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From this reading FRENCH’S HOTEL Pietro had one of those mean and malignant natures that are best pleased when they are instrumental in bringing others into trouble.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading FRENCH’S HOTEL Pietro had one of those mean and malignant natures that are best pleased when they are instrumental in bringing others into trouble.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading For the boys to appropriate to their own use money which had been received for their services was, in the eyes of the padrone, a crime of the darkest shade.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He lost no time, on his return, in making known to his uncle what he had learned.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He looked forward to becoming a padrone himself some time, and seemed admirably fitted by nature to exercise the inhuman office.
servicesnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəz/
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading For the boys to appropriate to their own use money which had been received for their services was, in the eyes of the padrone, a crime of the darkest shade.
shadenounUS /ʃeɪd/
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading For the boys to appropriate to their own use money which had been received for their services was, in the eyes of the padrone, a crime of the darkest shade.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He looked forward to becoming a padrone himself some time, and seemed admirably fitted by nature to exercise the inhuman office.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FRENCH’S HOTEL Pietro had one of those mean and malignant natures that are best pleased when they are instrumental in bringing others into trouble.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He looked forward to becoming a padrone himself some time, and seemed admirably fitted by nature to exercise the inhuman office.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For the boys to appropriate to their own use money which had been received for their services was, in the eyes of the padrone, a crime of the darkest shade.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FRENCH’S HOTEL Pietro had one of those mean and malignant natures that are best pleased when they are instrumental in bringing others into trouble.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading FRENCH’S HOTEL Pietro had one of those mean and malignant natures that are best pleased when they are instrumental in bringing others into trouble.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In fact, if the example were generally followed, it would have made a large diminution of his income, though the boys might have been benefited.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He looked forward to becoming a padrone himself some time, and seemed admirably fitted by nature to exercise the inhuman office.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He looked forward to becoming a padrone himself some time, and seemed admirably fitted by nature to exercise the inhuman office.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading FRENCH’S HOTEL Pietro had one of those mean and malignant natures that are best pleased when they are instrumental in bringing others into trouble.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading He lost no time, on his return, in making known to his uncle what he had learned.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading For the boys to appropriate to their own use money which had been received for their services was, in the eyes of the padrone, a crime of the darkest shade.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the boys to appropriate to their own use money which had been received for their services was, in the eyes of the padrone, a crime of the darkest shade.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In fact, if the example were generally followed, it would have made a large diminution of his income, though the boys might have been benefited.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He lost no time, on his return, in making known to his uncle what he had learned.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading FRENCH’S HOTEL Pietro had one of those mean and malignant natures that are best pleased when they are instrumental in bringing others into trouble.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For the boys to appropriate to their own use money which had been received for their services was, in the eyes of the padrone, a crime of the darkest shade.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In fact, if the example were generally followed, it would have made a large diminution of his income, though the boys might have been benefited.
