used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The report that Ghisleri had been killed by his old adversary in a quarrel about Laura Arden spread like wildfire through society.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The report that Ghisleri had been killed by his old adversary in a quarrel about Laura Arden spread like wildfire through society.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading The report that Ghisleri had been killed by his old adversary in a quarrel about Laura Arden spread like wildfire through society.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading It was not until San Giacinto formally proclaimed that he had been to Ghisleri's lodging, and that, although shot through the right lung, he was alive and might recover, that the world knew the truth.
in addition
From this reading If Campodonico had been less universally liked than he was, he would have become very unpopular in consequence of the duel; for, although few persons were intimate with Ghisleri, he also was a favourite with the world.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was not until San Giacinto formally proclaimed that he had been to Ghisleri's lodging, and that, although shot through the right lung, he was alive and might recover, that the world knew the truth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not until San Giacinto formally proclaimed that he had been to Ghisleri's lodging, and that, although shot through the right lung, he was alive and might recover, that the world knew the truth.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
Arden
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From this reading The report that Ghisleri had been killed by his old adversary in a quarrel about Laura Arden spread like wildfire through society.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
for the reason that
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading If Campodonico had been less universally liked than he was, he would have become very unpopular in consequence of the duel; for, although few persons were intimate with Ghisleri, he also was a favourite with the world.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The report that Ghisleri had been killed by his old adversary in a quarrel about Laura Arden spread like wildfire through society.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The report that Ghisleri had been killed by his old adversary in a quarrel about Laura Arden spread like wildfire through society.
Campodonico
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From this reading If Campodonico had been less universally liked than he was, he would have become very unpopular in consequence of the duel; for, although few persons were intimate with Ghisleri, he also was a favourite with the world.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It was of course perfectly evident that Laura was the cause of the difference.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading If Campodonico had been less universally liked than he was, he would have become very unpopular in consequence of the duel; for, although few persons were intimate with Ghisleri, he also was a favourite with the world.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was of course perfectly evident that Laura was the cause of the difference.
dangerouslyadverbUS /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li/
In a way that involves danger or risk.
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading It was of course perfectly evident that Laura was the cause of the difference.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading If Campodonico had been less universally liked than he was, he would have become very unpopular in consequence of the duel; for, although few persons were intimate with Ghisleri, he also was a favourite with the world.
divisible by two
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was of course perfectly evident that Laura was the cause of the difference.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading If Campodonico had been less universally liked than he was, he would have become very unpopular in consequence of the duel; for, although few persons were intimate with Ghisleri, he also was a favourite with the world.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading If Campodonico had been less universally liked than he was, he would have become very unpopular in consequence of the duel; for, although few persons were intimate with Ghisleri, he also was a favourite with the world.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If Campodonico had been less universally liked than he was, he would have become very unpopular in consequence of the duel; for, although few persons were intimate with Ghisleri, he also was a favourite with the world.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading It was not until San Giacinto formally proclaimed that he had been to Ghisleri's lodging, and that, although shot through the right lung, he was alive and might recover, that the world knew the truth.
Ghisleri
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From this reading The report that Ghisleri had been killed by his old adversary in a quarrel about Laura Arden spread like wildfire through society.
Ghisleri's
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From this reading It was not until San Giacinto formally proclaimed that he had been to Ghisleri's lodging, and that, although shot through the right lung, he was alive and might recover, that the world knew the truth.
Giacinto
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From this reading It was not until San Giacinto formally proclaimed that he had been to Ghisleri's lodging, and that, although shot through the right lung, he was alive and might recover, that the world knew the truth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The report that Ghisleri had been killed by his old adversary in a quarrel about Laura Arden spread like wildfire through society.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Campodonico had been less universally liked than he was, he would have become very unpopular in consequence of the duel; for, although few persons were intimate with Ghisleri, he also was a favourite with the world.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not until San Giacinto formally proclaimed that he had been to Ghisleri's lodging, and that, although shot through the right lung, he was alive and might recover, that the world knew the truth.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The report that Ghisleri had been killed by his old adversary in a quarrel about Laura Arden spread like wildfire through society.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Campodonico had been less universally liked than he was, he would have become very unpopular in consequence of the duel; for, although few persons were intimate with Ghisleri, he also was a favourite with the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The report that Ghisleri had been killed by his old adversary in a quarrel about Laura Arden spread like wildfire through society.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading If Campodonico had been less universally liked than he was, he would have become very unpopular in consequence of the duel; for, although few persons were intimate with Ghisleri, he also was a favourite with the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not until San Giacinto formally proclaimed that he had been to Ghisleri's lodging, and that, although shot through the right lung, he was alive and might recover, that the world knew the truth.
jettatrice
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From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading The report that Ghisleri had been killed by his old adversary in a quarrel about Laura Arden spread like wildfire through society.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was not until San Giacinto formally proclaimed that he had been to Ghisleri's lodging, and that, although shot through the right lung, he was alive and might recover, that the world knew the truth.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
Laura
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From this reading The report that Ghisleri had been killed by his old adversary in a quarrel about Laura Arden spread like wildfire through society.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading If Campodonico had been less universally liked than he was, he would have become very unpopular in consequence of the duel; for, although few persons were intimate with Ghisleri, he also was a favourite with the world.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The report that Ghisleri had been killed by his old adversary in a quarrel about Laura Arden spread like wildfire through society.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading If Campodonico had been less universally liked than he was, he would have become very unpopular in consequence of the duel; for, although few persons were intimate with Ghisleri, he also was a favourite with the world.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading It was not until San Giacinto formally proclaimed that he had been to Ghisleri's lodging, and that, although shot through the right lung, he was alive and might recover, that the world knew the truth.
lungnounUS /lʌŋ/
either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading It was not until San Giacinto formally proclaimed that he had been to Ghisleri's lodging, and that, although shot through the right lung, he was alive and might recover, that the world knew the truth.
the force of workers available
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was not until San Giacinto formally proclaimed that he had been to Ghisleri's lodging, and that, although shot through the right lung, he was alive and might recover, that the world knew the truth.
not any; not one
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not until San Giacinto formally proclaimed that he had been to Ghisleri's lodging, and that, although shot through the right lung, he was alive and might recover, that the world knew the truth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was of course perfectly evident that Laura was the cause of the difference.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The report that Ghisleri had been killed by his old adversary in a quarrel about Laura Arden spread like wildfire through society.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
and nothing more
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was of course perfectly evident that Laura was the cause of the difference.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading If Campodonico had been less universally liked than he was, he would have become very unpopular in consequence of the duel; for, although few persons were intimate with Ghisleri, he also was a favourite with the world.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading It was not until San Giacinto formally proclaimed that he had been to Ghisleri's lodging, and that, although shot through the right lung, he was alive and might recover, that the world knew the truth.
an angry dispute
From this reading The report that Ghisleri had been killed by his old adversary in a quarrel about Laura Arden spread like wildfire through society.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading It was not until San Giacinto formally proclaimed that he had been to Ghisleri's lodging, and that, although shot through the right lung, he was alive and might recover, that the world knew the truth.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The report that Ghisleri had been killed by his old adversary in a quarrel about Laura Arden spread like wildfire through society.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was not until San Giacinto formally proclaimed that he had been to Ghisleri's lodging, and that, although shot through the right lung, he was alive and might recover, that the world knew the truth.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
San
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From this reading It was not until San Giacinto formally proclaimed that he had been to Ghisleri's lodging, and that, although shot through the right lung, he was alive and might recover, that the world knew the truth.
express in words
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading It was not until San Giacinto formally proclaimed that he had been to Ghisleri's lodging, and that, although shot through the right lung, he was alive and might recover, that the world knew the truth.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The report that Ghisleri had been killed by his old adversary in a quarrel about Laura Arden spread like wildfire through society.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The report that Ghisleri had been killed by his old adversary in a quarrel about Laura Arden spread like wildfire through society.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If Campodonico had been less universally liked than he was, he would have become very unpopular in consequence of the duel; for, although few persons were intimate with Ghisleri, he also was a favourite with the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The report that Ghisleri had been killed by his old adversary in a quarrel about Laura Arden spread like wildfire through society.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The report that Ghisleri had been killed by his old adversary in a quarrel about Laura Arden spread like wildfire through society.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The report that Ghisleri had been killed by his old adversary in a quarrel about Laura Arden spread like wildfire through society.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not until San Giacinto formally proclaimed that he had been to Ghisleri's lodging, and that, although shot through the right lung, he was alive and might recover, that the world knew the truth.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading It was not until San Giacinto formally proclaimed that he had been to Ghisleri's lodging, and that, although shot through the right lung, he was alive and might recover, that the world knew the truth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading If Campodonico had been less universally liked than he was, he would have become very unpopular in consequence of the duel; for, although few persons were intimate with Ghisleri, he also was a favourite with the world.
unpopularadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval
From this reading If Campodonico had been less universally liked than he was, he would have become very unpopular in consequence of the duel; for, although few persons were intimate with Ghisleri, he also was a favourite with the world.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not until San Giacinto formally proclaimed that he had been to Ghisleri's lodging, and that, although shot through the right lung, he was alive and might recover, that the world knew the truth.
precisely as stated
From this reading If Campodonico had been less universally liked than he was, he would have become very unpopular in consequence of the duel; for, although few persons were intimate with Ghisleri, he also was a favourite with the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not until San Giacinto formally proclaimed that he had been to Ghisleri's lodging, and that, although shot through the right lung, he was alive and might recover, that the world knew the truth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If Campodonico had been less universally liked than he was, he would have become very unpopular in consequence of the duel; for, although few persons were intimate with Ghisleri, he also was a favourite with the world.
at the time that
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
wildfirenounUS /ˈwaɪldfaɪər/
a raging and rapidly spreading conflagration
From this reading The report that Ghisleri had been killed by his old adversary in a quarrel about Laura Arden spread like wildfire through society.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even San Giacinto had no other explanation to suggest, when he was appealed to, and could only say that it seemed incredible that two men should fight with pistols at a dangerously short distance, because the one said that Lady Herbert was a jettatrice, and the other denied it.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was not until San Giacinto formally proclaimed that he had been to Ghisleri's lodging, and that, although shot through the right lung, he was alive and might recover, that the world knew the truth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Campodonico had been less universally liked than he was, he would have become very unpopular in consequence of the duel; for, although few persons were intimate with Ghisleri, he also was a favourite with the world.
