Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading The door was opened to Ragna by Nando--Valentini had never permitted her to keep a latchkey--the anxiety of whose countenance was changed to relief at sight of her.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

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

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading The door was opened to Ragna by Nando--Valentini had never permitted her to keep a latchkey--the anxiety of whose countenance was changed to relief at sight of her.

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

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

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

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The door was opened to Ragna by Nando--Valentini had never permitted her to keep a latchkey--the anxiety of whose countenance was changed to relief at sight of her.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

terminate

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The door was opened to Ragna by Nando--Valentini had never permitted her to keep a latchkey--the anxiety of whose countenance was changed to relief at sight of her.

the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina

From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading The door was opened to Ragna by Nando--Valentini had never permitted her to keep a latchkey--the anxiety of whose countenance was changed to relief at sight of her.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "_Meno male, Signora_, that you have come at last!"

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading The door was opened to Ragna by Nando--Valentini had never permitted her to keep a latchkey--the anxiety of whose countenance was changed to relief at sight of her.

demanding attention

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The door was opened to Ragna by Nando--Valentini had never permitted her to keep a latchkey--the anxiety of whose countenance was changed to relief at sight of her.

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From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

set up or found

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

usually; as a rule

From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

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From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

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

From this reading The door was opened to Ragna by Nando--Valentini had never permitted her to keep a latchkey--the anxiety of whose countenance was changed to relief at sight of her.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading "Why, Nando, what has happened?"

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Why, Nando, what has happened?"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "_Meno male, Signora_, that you have come at last!"

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

From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The door was opened to Ragna by Nando--Valentini had never permitted her to keep a latchkey--the anxiety of whose countenance was changed to relief at sight of her.

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

From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

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

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The door was opened to Ragna by Nando--Valentini had never permitted her to keep a latchkey--the anxiety of whose countenance was changed to relief at sight of her.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

immediately past

From this reading "_Meno male, Signora_, that you have come at last!"

key for raising or drawing back a latch or opening an outside door

From this reading The door was opened to Ragna by Nando--Valentini had never permitted her to keep a latchkey--the anxiety of whose countenance was changed to relief at sight of her.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading "_Meno male, Signora_, that you have come at last!"

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From this reading "_Meno male, Signora_, that you have come at last!"

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

used to form the superlative

From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

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

From this reading The door was opened to Ragna by Nando--Valentini had never permitted her to keep a latchkey--the anxiety of whose countenance was changed to relief at sight of her.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The door was opened to Ragna by Nando--Valentini had never permitted her to keep a latchkey--the anxiety of whose countenance was changed to relief at sight of her.

not any; not one

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

an event that happens

From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The door was opened to Ragna by Nando--Valentini had never permitted her to keep a latchkey--the anxiety of whose countenance was changed to relief at sight of her.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The door was opened to Ragna by Nando--Valentini had never permitted her to keep a latchkey--the anxiety of whose countenance was changed to relief at sight of her.

an owner or proprietor of an inn in Italy

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading The door was opened to Ragna by Nando--Valentini had never permitted her to keep a latchkey--the anxiety of whose countenance was changed to relief at sight of her.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

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

From this reading The door was opened to Ragna by Nando--Valentini had never permitted her to keep a latchkey--the anxiety of whose countenance was changed to relief at sight of her.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading The door was opened to Ragna by Nando--Valentini had never permitted her to keep a latchkey--the anxiety of whose countenance was changed to relief at sight of her.

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

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

cut with a saw

From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The door was opened to Ragna by Nando--Valentini had never permitted her to keep a latchkey--the anxiety of whose countenance was changed to relief at sight of her.

an Italian title of address equivalent to Mrs. when used before a name

From this reading "_Meno male, Signora_, that you have come at last!"

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From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

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

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "_Meno male, Signora_, that you have come at last!"

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

From this reading The door was opened to Ragna by Nando--Valentini had never permitted her to keep a latchkey--the anxiety of whose countenance was changed to relief at sight of her.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

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

From this reading The door was opened to Ragna by Nando--Valentini had never permitted her to keep a latchkey--the anxiety of whose countenance was changed to relief at sight of her.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "The Signorini are crying for you, Signora,--the Sor Padrone found them in mischief and beat them,--beat them as though to break their poor little bones--" But Ragna stayed for no more, her heart in her mouth she sped up the stairs to the room shared by the children.

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

From this reading The door was opened to Ragna by Nando--Valentini had never permitted her to keep a latchkey--the anxiety of whose countenance was changed to relief at sight of her.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

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

From this reading The door was opened to Ragna by Nando--Valentini had never permitted her to keep a latchkey--the anxiety of whose countenance was changed to relief at sight of her.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Why, Nando, what has happened?"

at the time that

From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

during the time that

From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

belonging to which person

From this reading The door was opened to Ragna by Nando--Valentini had never permitted her to keep a latchkey--the anxiety of whose countenance was changed to relief at sight of her.

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

From this reading "Why, Nando, what has happened?"

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading What had happened was this: while Carolina saw to the preparation of their _goûter_, they had wandered in search of amusement and finding the door of Egidio's studio open,--a most unusual occurrence, as he generally kept the key in his pocket when not at work, had strayed in.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "_Meno male, Signora_, that you have come at last!"