Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading “If this monk is a Florentine,” he said to himself; “if he is going to remain at Florence, everything must be disclosed.”

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading He felt that a new crisis had come, but he was not, for all that, too evidently agitated to pay his visit to Bardo, and apologise for his previous non-appearance.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He felt that a new crisis had come, but he was not, for all that, too evidently agitated to pay his visit to Bardo, and apologise for his previous non-appearance.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

in addition

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

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

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

From this reading He felt that a new crisis had come, but he was not, for all that, too evidently agitated to pay his visit to Bardo, and apologise for his previous non-appearance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “If this monk is a Florentine,” he said to himself; “if he is going to remain at Florence, everything must be disclosed.”

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From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

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From this reading He felt that a new crisis had come, but he was not, for all that, too evidently agitated to pay his visit to Bardo, and apologise for his previous non-appearance.

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

From this reading “If this monk is a Florentine,” he said to himself; “if he is going to remain at Florence, everything must be disclosed.”

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He felt that a new crisis had come, but he was not, for all that, too evidently agitated to pay his visit to Bardo, and apologise for his previous non-appearance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

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

From this reading He felt that a new crisis had come, but he was not, for all that, too evidently agitated to pay his visit to Bardo, and apologise for his previous non-appearance.

the condition of being concealed or hidden

From this reading Tito’s talent for concealment was being fast developed into something less neutral.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading He felt that a new crisis had come, but he was not, for all that, too evidently agitated to pay his visit to Bardo, and apologise for his previous non-appearance.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading Tito’s talent for concealment was being fast developed into something less neutral.

state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

From this reading Tito’s Dilemma.

made known (especially something secret or concealed)

From this reading “If this monk is a Florentine,” he said to himself; “if he is going to remain at Florence, everything must be disclosed.”

all things; all of a situation

From this reading “If this monk is a Florentine,” he said to himself; “if he is going to remain at Florence, everything must be disclosed.”

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading He felt that a new crisis had come, but he was not, for all that, too evidently agitated to pay his visit to Bardo, and apologise for his previous non-appearance.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Tito’s talent for concealment was being fast developed into something less neutral.

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From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt that a new crisis had come, but he was not, for all that, too evidently agitated to pay his visit to Bardo, and apologise for his previous non-appearance.

a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries

From this reading “If this monk is a Florentine,” he said to himself; “if he is going to remain at Florence, everything must be disclosed.”

of or relating to or characteristic of the city of Florence, Italy

From this reading “If this monk is a Florentine,” he said to himself; “if he is going to remain at Florence, everything must be disclosed.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He felt that a new crisis had come, but he was not, for all that, too evidently agitated to pay his visit to Bardo, and apologise for his previous non-appearance.

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From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

the act of departing

From this reading “If this monk is a Florentine,” he said to himself; “if he is going to remain at Florence, everything must be disclosed.”

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

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

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

From this reading “If this monk is a Florentine,” he said to himself; “if he is going to remain at Florence, everything must be disclosed.”

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading “If this monk is a Florentine,” he said to himself; “if he is going to remain at Florence, everything must be disclosed.”

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

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If this monk is a Florentine,” he said to himself; “if he is going to remain at Florence, everything must be disclosed.”

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

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

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

From this reading “If this monk is a Florentine,” he said to himself; “if he is going to remain at Florence, everything must be disclosed.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Tito’s talent for concealment was being fast developed into something less neutral.

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

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading “If this monk is a Florentine,” he said to himself; “if he is going to remain at Florence, everything must be disclosed.”

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “If this monk is a Florentine,” he said to himself; “if he is going to remain at Florence, everything must be disclosed.”

having no personal preference

From this reading Tito’s talent for concealment was being fast developed into something less neutral.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading He felt that a new crisis had come, but he was not, for all that, too evidently agitated to pay his visit to Bardo, and apologise for his previous non-appearance.

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

From this reading He felt that a new crisis had come, but he was not, for all that, too evidently agitated to pay his visit to Bardo, and apologise for his previous non-appearance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading He felt that a new crisis had come, but he was not, for all that, too evidently agitated to pay his visit to Bardo, and apologise for his previous non-appearance.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading He felt that a new crisis had come, but he was not, for all that, too evidently agitated to pay his visit to Bardo, and apologise for his previous non-appearance.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading “If this monk is a Florentine,” he said to himself; “if he is going to remain at Florence, everything must be disclosed.”

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “If this monk is a Florentine,” he said to himself; “if he is going to remain at Florence, everything must be disclosed.”

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Tito’s talent for concealment was being fast developed into something less neutral.

express in speech

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

not in physical motion

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading Tito’s talent for concealment was being fast developed into something less neutral.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

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

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

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

From this reading “If this monk is a Florentine,” he said to himself; “if he is going to remain at Florence, everything must be disclosed.”

up to a particular time

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

Yugoslav statesman who led the resistance to German occupation during World War II and established a communist state after the war (1892-1980)

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

possessive form of “tito” — Yugoslav statesman who led the resistance to German occupation during World War II and established a communist state after the war (1892-1980)

From this reading Tito’s Dilemma.

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

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He felt that a new crisis had come, but he was not, for all that, too evidently agitated to pay his visit to Bardo, and apologise for his previous non-appearance.

by way of; passing through

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He felt that a new crisis had come, but he was not, for all that, too evidently agitated to pay his visit to Bardo, and apologise for his previous non-appearance.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

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

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.

at the time that

From this reading When Fra Luca had ceased to speak, Tito still stood by him in irresolution, and it was not till, the pressure of the passengers being removed, the friar rose and walked slowly into the church of Santa Felicita, that Tito also went on his way along the Via de’ Bardi.