used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Nothing," said Reinhold, recovering himself with a great effort.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am not well; the stormy voyage has upset me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A repetition of the storm need not be feared, and as the padrone has promised to procure us a carriage, we can reach S---- this evening if we start soon."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "A repetition of the storm need not be feared, and as the padrone has promised to procure us a carriage, we can reach S---- this evening if we start soon."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading "A repetition of the storm need not be feared, and as the padrone has promised to procure us a carriage, we can reach S---- this evening if we start soon."
Cesario
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is nothing, Cesario."
power to direct or determine
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
distractverbUS /dɪˈstrækt/
draw someone's attention away from something
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "Nothing," said Reinhold, recovering himself with a great effort.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "A repetition of the storm need not be feared, and as the padrone has promised to procure us a carriage, we can reach S---- this evening if we start soon."
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "A repetition of the storm need not be feared, and as the padrone has promised to procure us a carriage, we can reach S---- this evening if we start soon."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Nothing," said Reinhold, recovering himself with a great effort.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am not well; the stormy voyage has upset me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Nothing," said Reinhold, recovering himself with a great effort.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
HugonounUS /ˈhjuːɡoʊ/
French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am not well; the stormy voyage has upset me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "A repetition of the storm need not be feared, and as the padrone has promised to procure us a carriage, we can reach S---- this evening if we start soon."
discontinued temporarily
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is nothing, Cesario."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is nothing, Cesario."
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
for more time
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am not well; the stormy voyage has upset me.
absolutely essential
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "A repetition of the storm need not be feared, and as the padrone has promised to procure us a carriage, we can reach S---- this evening if we start soon."
not any; not one
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am not well; the stormy voyage has upset me.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Nothing," said Reinhold, recovering himself with a great effort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
padronenoun
an owner or proprietor of an inn in Italy
From this reading "A repetition of the storm need not be feared, and as the padrone has promised to procure us a carriage, we can reach S---- this evening if we start soon."
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading "A repetition of the storm need not be feared, and as the padrone has promised to procure us a carriage, we can reach S---- this evening if we start soon."
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading "A repetition of the storm need not be feared, and as the padrone has promised to procure us a carriage, we can reach S---- this evening if we start soon."
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "A repetition of the storm need not be feared, and as the padrone has promised to procure us a carriage, we can reach S---- this evening if we start soon."
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading "Nothing," said Reinhold, recovering himself with a great effort.
Reinhold
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nothing," said Reinhold, recovering himself with a great effort.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading "A repetition of the storm need not be feared, and as the padrone has promised to procure us a carriage, we can reach S---- this evening if we start soon."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "A repetition of the storm need not be feared, and as the padrone has promised to procure us a carriage, we can reach S---- this evening if we start soon."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Nothing," said Reinhold, recovering himself with a great effort.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
in the near future
From this reading "A repetition of the storm need not be feared, and as the padrone has promised to procure us a carriage, we can reach S---- this evening if we start soon."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "A repetition of the storm need not be feared, and as the padrone has promised to procure us a carriage, we can reach S---- this evening if we start soon."
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading "A repetition of the storm need not be feared, and as the padrone has promised to procure us a carriage, we can reach S---- this evening if we start soon."
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading "I am not well; the stormy voyage has upset me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I am not well; the stormy voyage has upset me.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "A repetition of the storm need not be feared, and as the padrone has promised to procure us a carriage, we can reach S---- this evening if we start soon."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading "I am not well; the stormy voyage has upset me.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "A repetition of the storm need not be feared, and as the padrone has promised to procure us a carriage, we can reach S---- this evening if we start soon."
an act of traveling by water
From this reading "I am not well; the stormy voyage has upset me.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "I am not well; the stormy voyage has upset me.
which person or people
From this reading "I believe the best we can do is to think of our return," interrupted Hugo, who deemed it necessary to distract attention from his brother, as he saw that the latter could no longer control his agitation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Nothing," said Reinhold, recovering himself with a great effort.
