Chapter I · Chapter 1

in the past

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

archaic name for England or Great Britain; used poetically

From this reading Nearly opposite is Sarah Ward's New Albion dance-hall.

(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 "All two" of them were to blame, so the witnesses said; but Cavagnaro went to prison for fifteen years.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It opens directly from the street There is an orchestra of three pieces, one of which plays in tune.

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

From this reading That was the same length of time, as it happened, that the feud had lasted.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading "All two" of them were to blame, so the witnesses said; but Cavagnaro went to prison for fifteen years.

-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "All two" of them were to blame, so the witnesses said; but Cavagnaro went to prison for fifteen years.

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From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

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

From this reading Nearly opposite is Sarah Ward's New Albion dance-hall.

without deviation

From this reading It opens directly from the street There is an orchestra of three pieces, one of which plays in tune.

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

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

a bitter quarrel between two parties

From this reading That was the same length of time, as it happened, that the feud had lasted.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading "All two" of them were to blame, so the witnesses said; but Cavagnaro went to prison for fifteen years.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "All two" of them were to blame, so the witnesses said; but Cavagnaro went to prison for fifteen years.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It opens directly from the street There is an orchestra of three pieces, one of which plays in tune.

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From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

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

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

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

From this reading That was the same length of time, as it happened, that the feud had lasted.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading That was the same length of time, as it happened, that the feud had lasted.

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

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

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

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

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

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That was the same length of time, as it happened, that the feud had lasted.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading That was the same length of time, as it happened, that the feud had lasted.

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

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading That was the same length of time, as it happened, that the feud had lasted.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Nearly opposite is Sarah Ward's New Albion dance-hall.

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

From this reading Nearly opposite is Sarah Ward's New Albion dance-hall.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

From this reading It opens directly from the street There is an orchestra of three pieces, one of which plays in tune.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Nearly opposite is Sarah Ward's New Albion dance-hall.

a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players

From this reading It opens directly from the street There is an orchestra of three pieces, one of which plays in tune.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

United States philosopher (1876-1957)

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading It opens directly from the street There is an orchestra of three pieces, one of which plays in tune.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading It opens directly from the street There is an orchestra of three pieces, one of which plays in tune.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading "All two" of them were to blame, so the witnesses said; but Cavagnaro went to prison for fifteen years.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "All two" of them were to blame, so the witnesses said; but Cavagnaro went to prison for fifteen years.

Identical; not different.

From this reading That was the same length of time, as it happened, that the feud had lasted.

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading Nearly opposite is Sarah Ward's New Albion dance-hall.

transport commercially

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "All two" of them were to blame, so the witnesses said; but Cavagnaro went to prison for fifteen years.

inflected form of “stab” — use a knife on

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That was the same length of time, as it happened, that the feud had lasted.

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

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "All two" of them were to blame, so the witnesses said; but Cavagnaro went to prison for fifteen years.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It opens directly from the street There is an orchestra of three pieces, one of which plays in tune.

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

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It opens directly from the street There is an orchestra of three pieces, one of which plays in tune.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading That was the same length of time, as it happened, that the feud had lasted.

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

From this reading "All two" of them were to blame, so the witnesses said; but Cavagnaro went to prison for fifteen years.

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading It opens directly from the street There is an orchestra of three pieces, one of which plays in tune.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "All two" of them were to blame, so the witnesses said; but Cavagnaro went to prison for fifteen years.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

possessive form of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading Nearly opposite is Sarah Ward's New Albion dance-hall.

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

From this reading That was the same length of time, as it happened, that the feud had lasted.

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

From this reading "All two" of them were to blame, so the witnesses said; but Cavagnaro went to prison for fifteen years.

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

From this reading "All two" of them were to blame, so the witnesses said; but Cavagnaro went to prison for fifteen years.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.

plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading "All two" of them were to blame, so the witnesses said; but Cavagnaro went to prison for fifteen years.

a late time of life

From this reading One of the places which they point out on Ship Street is the Italian fruit-shop on the corner of Perry Court, before the door of which, six years ago, Guiseppe Cavagnaro, bursting suddenly forth in pursuit of Martin Lavezzo, stabbed him in the back, upon the sidewalk.