Chapter XIII

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

From this reading That resemblance, striking in a high degree, was the reason why Ghisleri liked it, and had a photograph of it at his lodging.

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

From this reading Pietro at once realised the situation and the meaning of the look he saw.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading It was too late, however, and there was nothing to be done but to meet the man's angry look quietly, and go away.

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

From this reading He regretted now that he should have been so tactless as to stand long before it when Campodonico was in the room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Pietro at once realised the situation and the meaning of the look he saw.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was too late, however, and there was nothing to be done but to meet the man's angry look quietly, and go away.

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

From this reading It was too late, however, and there was nothing to be done but to meet the man's angry look quietly, and go away.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He regretted now that he should have been so tactless as to stand long before it when Campodonico was in the room.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He regretted now that he should have been so tactless as to stand long before it when Campodonico was in the room.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

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From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was too late, however, and there was nothing to be done but to meet the man's angry look quietly, and go away.

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From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

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From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading That resemblance, striking in a high degree, was the reason why Ghisleri liked it, and had a photograph of it at his lodging.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It was too late, however, and there was nothing to be done but to meet the man's angry look quietly, and go away.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

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

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was too late, however, and there was nothing to be done but to meet the man's angry look quietly, and go away.

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

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He regretted now that he should have been so tactless as to stand long before it when Campodonico was in the room.

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

From this reading Pietro at once realised the situation and the meaning of the look he saw.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading That resemblance, striking in a high degree, was the reason why Ghisleri liked it, and had a photograph of it at his lodging.

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

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was too late, however, and there was nothing to be done but to meet the man's angry look quietly, and go away.

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

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That resemblance, striking in a high degree, was the reason why Ghisleri liked it, and had a photograph of it at his lodging.

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

From this reading It was too late, however, and there was nothing to be done but to meet the man's angry look quietly, and go away.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading That resemblance, striking in a high degree, was the reason why Ghisleri liked it, and had a photograph of it at his lodging.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading That resemblance, striking in a high degree, was the reason why Ghisleri liked it, and had a photograph of it at his lodging.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He regretted now that he should have been so tactless as to stand long before it when Campodonico was in the room.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Pietro at once realised the situation and the meaning of the look he saw.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was too late, however, and there was nothing to be done but to meet the man's angry look quietly, and go away.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Pietro at once realised the situation and the meaning of the look he saw.

come together

From this reading It was too late, however, and there was nothing to be done but to meet the man's angry look quietly, and go away.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It was too late, however, and there was nothing to be done but to meet the man's angry look quietly, and go away.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He regretted now that he should have been so tactless as to stand long before it when Campodonico was in the room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Pietro at once realised the situation and the meaning of the look he saw.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

on one occasion

From this reading Pietro at once realised the situation and the meaning of the look he saw.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

record on photographic film

From this reading That resemblance, striking in a high degree, was the reason why Ghisleri liked it, and had a photograph of it at his lodging.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

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

From this reading Pietro at once realised the situation and the meaning of the look he saw.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

with low volume

From this reading It was too late, however, and there was nothing to be done but to meet the man's angry look quietly, and go away.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Pietro at once realised the situation and the meaning of the look he saw.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading That resemblance, striking in a high degree, was the reason why Ghisleri liked it, and had a photograph of it at his lodging.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading He regretted now that he should have been so tactless as to stand long before it when Campodonico was in the room.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He regretted now that he should have been so tactless as to stand long before it when Campodonico was in the room.

cut with a saw

From this reading Pietro at once realised the situation and the meaning of the look he saw.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He regretted now that he should have been so tactless as to stand long before it when Campodonico was in the room.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Pietro at once realised the situation and the meaning of the look he saw.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He regretted now that he should have been so tactless as to stand long before it when Campodonico was in the room.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

be standing; be upright

From this reading He regretted now that he should have been so tactless as to stand long before it when Campodonico was in the room.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading That resemblance, striking in a high degree, was the reason why Ghisleri liked it, and had a photograph of it at his lodging.

lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others

From this reading He regretted now that he should have been so tactless as to stand long before it when Campodonico was in the room.

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

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That resemblance, striking in a high degree, was the reason why Ghisleri liked it, and had a photograph of it at his lodging.

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

From this reading Pietro at once realised the situation and the meaning of the look he saw.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was too late, however, and there was nothing to be done but to meet the man's angry look quietly, and go away.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

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

From this reading He regretted now that he should have been so tactless as to stand long before it when Campodonico was in the room.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was too late, however, and there was nothing to be done but to meet the man's angry look quietly, and go away.

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

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

at the time that

From this reading He regretted now that he should have been so tactless as to stand long before it when Campodonico was in the room.

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

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

during the time that

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading That resemblance, striking in a high degree, was the reason why Ghisleri liked it, and had a photograph of it at his lodging.

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

From this reading Something was passing in his old enemy's mind which had passed through his own while he was looking at the picture, for Campodonico and Ghisleri were both thinking of the extraordinary resemblance between poor Bianca Corleone and the Tamara of Zichy's painting.