used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ghisleri had grown indifferent to such a degree as to be almost unrecognizable to his friends.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Ghisleri had grown indifferent to such a degree as to be almost unrecognizable to his friends.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Laura Arden expected nothing of it, in the way of amusement, nor did she look forward to anything of the sort in her life as possible for many seasons to come.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Maddalena dell' Armi, on the other hand, expected much, and was, on the whole, disappointed.
any thing at all
From this reading Laura Arden expected nothing of it, in the way of amusement, nor did she look forward to anything of the sort in her life as possible for many seasons to come.
Arden
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From this reading Laura Arden expected nothing of it, in the way of amusement, nor did she look forward to anything of the sort in her life as possible for many seasons to come.
Armi
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From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Laura Arden expected nothing of it, in the way of amusement, nor did she look forward to anything of the sort in her life as possible for many seasons to come.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading In the natural course of things, every one returned in the following autumn, in more or less lively expectation of the season to come.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the natural course of things, every one returned in the following autumn, in more or less lively expectation of the season to come.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
Contessa
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From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the natural course of things, every one returned in the following autumn, in more or less lively expectation of the season to come.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Ghisleri had grown indifferent to such a degree as to be almost unrecognizable to his friends.
dellnounUS /del/
a small wooded hollow
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Laura Arden expected nothing of it, in the way of amusement, nor did she look forward to anything of the sort in her life as possible for many seasons to come.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Maddalena dell' Armi, on the other hand, expected much, and was, on the whole, disappointed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In the natural course of things, every one returned in the following autumn, in more or less lively expectation of the season to come.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading In the natural course of things, every one returned in the following autumn, in more or less lively expectation of the season to come.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Laura Arden expected nothing of it, in the way of amusement, nor did she look forward to anything of the sort in her life as possible for many seasons to come.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading In the natural course of things, every one returned in the following autumn, in more or less lively expectation of the season to come.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Laura Arden expected nothing of it, in the way of amusement, nor did she look forward to anything of the sort in her life as possible for many seasons to come.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Laura Arden expected nothing of it, in the way of amusement, nor did she look forward to anything of the sort in her life as possible for many seasons to come.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Ghisleri had grown indifferent to such a degree as to be almost unrecognizable to his friends.
Ghisleri
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From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
the act of departing
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Ghisleri had grown indifferent to such a degree as to be almost unrecognizable to his friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ghisleri had grown indifferent to such a degree as to be almost unrecognizable to his friends.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Maddalena dell' Armi, on the other hand, expected much, and was, on the whole, disappointed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ghisleri had grown indifferent to such a degree as to be almost unrecognizable to his friends.
how
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From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the natural course of things, every one returned in the following autumn, in more or less lively expectation of the season to come.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Ghisleri had grown indifferent to such a degree as to be almost unrecognizable to his friends.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
Laura
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From this reading Laura Arden expected nothing of it, in the way of amusement, nor did she look forward to anything of the sort in her life as possible for many seasons to come.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In the natural course of things, every one returned in the following autumn, in more or less lively expectation of the season to come.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Laura Arden expected nothing of it, in the way of amusement, nor did she look forward to anything of the sort in her life as possible for many seasons to come.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
full of life and energy
From this reading In the natural course of things, every one returned in the following autumn, in more or less lively expectation of the season to come.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Laura Arden expected nothing of it, in the way of amusement, nor did she look forward to anything of the sort in her life as possible for many seasons to come.
Maddalena
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From this reading Maddalena dell' Armi, on the other hand, expected much, and was, on the whole, disappointed.
engage in
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Laura Arden expected nothing of it, in the way of amusement, nor did she look forward to anything of the sort in her life as possible for many seasons to come.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the natural course of things, every one returned in the following autumn, in more or less lively expectation of the season to come.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Maddalena dell' Armi, on the other hand, expected much, and was, on the whole, disappointed.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading In the natural course of things, every one returned in the following autumn, in more or less lively expectation of the season to come.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
absolutely essential
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Laura Arden expected nothing of it, in the way of amusement, nor did she look forward to anything of the sort in her life as possible for many seasons to come.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Laura Arden expected nothing of it, in the way of amusement, nor did she look forward to anything of the sort in her life as possible for many seasons to come.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the natural course of things, every one returned in the following autumn, in more or less lively expectation of the season to come.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the natural course of things, every one returned in the following autumn, in more or less lively expectation of the season to come.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Maddalena dell' Armi, on the other hand, expected much, and was, on the whole, disappointed.
Pietro
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From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Laura Arden expected nothing of it, in the way of amusement, nor did she look forward to anything of the sort in her life as possible for many seasons to come.
recordingnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In the natural course of things, every one returned in the following autumn, in more or less lively expectation of the season to come.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading In the natural course of things, every one returned in the following autumn, in more or less lively expectation of the season to come.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Laura Arden expected nothing of it, in the way of amusement, nor did she look forward to anything of the sort in her life as possible for many seasons to come.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Laura Arden expected nothing of it, in the way of amusement, nor did she look forward to anything of the sort in her life as possible for many seasons to come.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Ghisleri had grown indifferent to such a degree as to be almost unrecognizable to his friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In the natural course of things, every one returned in the following autumn, in more or less lively expectation of the season to come.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
unrecognizableadjectiveUS /ənˌrekəɡˈnaɪzəbəl/
defying recognition as e.g. because of damage or alteration
From this reading Ghisleri had grown indifferent to such a degree as to be almost unrecognizable to his friends.
precisely as stated
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Laura Arden expected nothing of it, in the way of amusement, nor did she look forward to anything of the sort in her life as possible for many seasons to come.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
at the time that
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Maddalena dell' Armi, on the other hand, expected much, and was, on the whole, disappointed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
a late time of life
From this reading Before attempting to chronicle the events which were the ultimate consequences of those already described, it will be necessary to explain how it was that very little worth recording occurred during nearly three years after the day on which Pietro Ghisleri said good-bye to the Contessa dell' Armi, when she was going to make her customary visit to her father.
