Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading A great deal of wealth had come into the family since that time by successive marriages, and the management of the original estate had not been kept separate from the administration of the dowries which had from time to time been absorbed into it.

consider or hold as true

From this reading By dint of perseverance and by employing a great number of persons in making the calculations, the notaries had succeeded in preparing a tolerably satisfactory schedule in the course of a fortnight, which both the principal parties agreed to accept as final.

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading A great deal of wealth had come into the family since that time by successive marriages, and the management of the original estate had not been kept separate from the administration of the dowries which had from time to time been absorbed into it.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading By dint of perseverance and by employing a great number of persons in making the calculations, the notaries had succeeded in preparing a tolerably satisfactory schedule in the course of a fortnight, which both the principal parties agreed to accept as final.

(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 In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar

From this reading The Saracinesca, however, were orderly people, and the books had been kept for generations with that astonishing precision of detail which is found in the great Roman houses, and which surpasses, perhaps, anything analogous which is to be found in modern business.

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

From this reading A great deal of wealth had come into the family since that time by successive marriages, and the management of the original estate had not been kept separate from the administration of the dowries which had from time to time been absorbed into it.

any thing at all

From this reading The Saracinesca, however, were orderly people, and the books had been kept for generations with that astonishing precision of detail which is found in the great Roman houses, and which surpasses, perhaps, anything analogous which is to be found in modern business.

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

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

surprising greatly

From this reading The Saracinesca, however, were orderly people, and the books had been kept for generations with that astonishing precision of detail which is found in the great Roman houses, and which surpasses, perhaps, anything analogous which is to be found in modern business.

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

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A great deal of wealth had come into the family since that time by successive marriages, and the management of the original estate had not been kept separate from the administration of the dowries which had from time to time been absorbed into it.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading The Saracinesca, however, were orderly people, and the books had been kept for generations with that astonishing precision of detail which is found in the great Roman houses, and which surpasses, perhaps, anything analogous which is to be found in modern business.

the two together, not just one

From this reading By dint of perseverance and by employing a great number of persons in making the calculations, the notaries had succeeded in preparing a tolerably satisfactory schedule in the course of a fortnight, which both the principal parties agreed to accept as final.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The Saracinesca, however, were orderly people, and the books had been kept for generations with that astonishing precision of detail which is found in the great Roman houses, and which surpasses, perhaps, anything analogous which is to be found in modern business.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A great deal of wealth had come into the family since that time by successive marriages, and the management of the original estate had not been kept separate from the administration of the dowries which had from time to time been absorbed into it.

plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

From this reading By dint of perseverance and by employing a great number of persons in making the calculations, the notaries had succeeded in preparing a tolerably satisfactory schedule in the course of a fortnight, which both the principal parties agreed to accept as final.

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

From this reading A great deal of wealth had come into the family since that time by successive marriages, and the management of the original estate had not been kept separate from the administration of the dowries which had from time to time been absorbed into it.

difficult to analyze or understand

From this reading It was a very complicated matter to separate from his present fortune that part of it which his cousin would have inherited from his great-grandfather.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading By dint of perseverance and by employing a great number of persons in making the calculations, the notaries had succeeded in preparing a tolerably satisfactory schedule in the course of a fortnight, which both the principal parties agreed to accept as final.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading It was a very complicated matter to separate from his present fortune that part of it which his cousin would have inherited from his great-grandfather.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading A great deal of wealth had come into the family since that time by successive marriages, and the management of the original estate had not been kept separate from the administration of the dowries which had from time to time been absorbed into it.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading The Saracinesca, however, were orderly people, and the books had been kept for generations with that astonishing precision of detail which is found in the great Roman houses, and which surpasses, perhaps, anything analogous which is to be found in modern business.

interchangeable with “means” in the expression “by means of”

From this reading By dint of perseverance and by employing a great number of persons in making the calculations, the notaries had succeeded in preparing a tolerably satisfactory schedule in the course of a fortnight, which both the principal parties agreed to accept as final.

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

From this reading A great deal of wealth had come into the family since that time by successive marriages, and the management of the original estate had not been kept separate from the administration of the dowries which had from time to time been absorbed into it.

-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading By dint of perseverance and by employing a great number of persons in making the calculations, the notaries had succeeded in preparing a tolerably satisfactory schedule in the course of a fortnight, which both the principal parties agreed to accept as final.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading A great deal of wealth had come into the family since that time by successive marriages, and the management of the original estate had not been kept separate from the administration of the dowries which had from time to time been absorbed into it.

a social unit living together

From this reading A great deal of wealth had come into the family since that time by successive marriages, and the management of the original estate had not been kept separate from the administration of the dowries which had from time to time been absorbed into it.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading By dint of perseverance and by employing a great number of persons in making the calculations, the notaries had succeeded in preparing a tolerably satisfactory schedule in the course of a fortnight, which both the principal parties agreed to accept as final.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Saracinesca, however, were orderly people, and the books had been kept for generations with that astonishing precision of detail which is found in the great Roman houses, and which surpasses, perhaps, anything analogous which is to be found in modern business.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading By dint of perseverance and by employing a great number of persons in making the calculations, the notaries had succeeded in preparing a tolerably satisfactory schedule in the course of a fortnight, which both the principal parties agreed to accept as final.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading It was a very complicated matter to separate from his present fortune that part of it which his cousin would have inherited from his great-grandfather.

set up or found

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a very complicated matter to separate from his present fortune that part of it which his cousin would have inherited from his great-grandfather.

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading The Saracinesca, however, were orderly people, and the books had been kept for generations with that astonishing precision of detail which is found in the great Roman houses, and which surpasses, perhaps, anything analogous which is to be found in modern business.

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

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A great deal of wealth had come into the family since that time by successive marriages, and the management of the original estate had not been kept separate from the administration of the dowries which had from time to time been absorbed into it.

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

From this reading It was a very complicated matter to separate from his present fortune that part of it which his cousin would have inherited from his great-grandfather.

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

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was a very complicated matter to separate from his present fortune that part of it which his cousin would have inherited from his great-grandfather.

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

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

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

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The Saracinesca, however, were orderly people, and the books had been kept for generations with that astonishing precision of detail which is found in the great Roman houses, and which surpasses, perhaps, anything analogous which is to be found in modern business.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The Saracinesca, however, were orderly people, and the books had been kept for generations with that astonishing precision of detail which is found in the great Roman houses, and which surpasses, perhaps, anything analogous which is to be found in modern business.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

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

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading It was a very complicated matter to separate from his present fortune that part of it which his cousin would have inherited from his great-grandfather.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A great deal of wealth had come into the family since that time by successive marriages, and the management of the original estate had not been kept separate from the administration of the dowries which had from time to time been absorbed into it.

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

From this reading The Saracinesca, however, were orderly people, and the books had been kept for generations with that astonishing precision of detail which is found in the great Roman houses, and which surpasses, perhaps, anything analogous which is to be found in modern business.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading A great deal of wealth had come into the family since that time by successive marriages, and the management of the original estate had not been kept separate from the administration of the dowries which had from time to time been absorbed into it.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading By dint of perseverance and by employing a great number of persons in making the calculations, the notaries had succeeded in preparing a tolerably satisfactory schedule in the course of a fortnight, which both the principal parties agreed to accept as final.

the act of managing something

From this reading A great deal of wealth had come into the family since that time by successive marriages, and the management of the original estate had not been kept separate from the administration of the dowries which had from time to time been absorbed into it.

plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading A great deal of wealth had come into the family since that time by successive marriages, and the management of the original estate had not been kept separate from the administration of the dowries which had from time to time been absorbed into it.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It was a very complicated matter to separate from his present fortune that part of it which his cousin would have inherited from his great-grandfather.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading The Saracinesca, however, were orderly people, and the books had been kept for generations with that astonishing precision of detail which is found in the great Roman houses, and which surpasses, perhaps, anything analogous which is to be found in modern business.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A great deal of wealth had come into the family since that time by successive marriages, and the management of the original estate had not been kept separate from the administration of the dowries which had from time to time been absorbed into it.

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

From this reading By dint of perseverance and by employing a great number of persons in making the calculations, the notaries had succeeded in preparing a tolerably satisfactory schedule in the course of a fortnight, which both the principal parties agreed to accept as final.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading By dint of perseverance and by employing a great number of persons in making the calculations, the notaries had succeeded in preparing a tolerably satisfactory schedule in the course of a fortnight, which both the principal parties agreed to accept as final.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

From this reading The Saracinesca, however, were orderly people, and the books had been kept for generations with that astonishing precision of detail which is found in the great Roman houses, and which surpasses, perhaps, anything analogous which is to be found in modern business.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading A great deal of wealth had come into the family since that time by successive marriages, and the management of the original estate had not been kept separate from the administration of the dowries which had from time to time been absorbed into it.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It was a very complicated matter to separate from his present fortune that part of it which his cousin would have inherited from his great-grandfather.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading By dint of perseverance and by employing a great number of persons in making the calculations, the notaries had succeeded in preparing a tolerably satisfactory schedule in the course of a fortnight, which both the principal parties agreed to accept as final.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The Saracinesca, however, were orderly people, and the books had been kept for generations with that astonishing precision of detail which is found in the great Roman houses, and which surpasses, perhaps, anything analogous which is to be found in modern business.

by chance

From this reading The Saracinesca, however, were orderly people, and the books had been kept for generations with that astonishing precision of detail which is found in the great Roman houses, and which surpasses, perhaps, anything analogous which is to be found in modern business.

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)

From this reading By dint of perseverance and by employing a great number of persons in making the calculations, the notaries had succeeded in preparing a tolerably satisfactory schedule in the course of a fortnight, which both the principal parties agreed to accept as final.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading By dint of perseverance and by employing a great number of persons in making the calculations, the notaries had succeeded in preparing a tolerably satisfactory schedule in the course of a fortnight, which both the principal parties agreed to accept as final.

the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance

From this reading The Saracinesca, however, were orderly people, and the books had been kept for generations with that astonishing precision of detail which is found in the great Roman houses, and which surpasses, perhaps, anything analogous which is to be found in modern business.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading By dint of perseverance and by employing a great number of persons in making the calculations, the notaries had succeeded in preparing a tolerably satisfactory schedule in the course of a fortnight, which both the principal parties agreed to accept as final.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was a very complicated matter to separate from his present fortune that part of it which his cousin would have inherited from his great-grandfather.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading By dint of perseverance and by employing a great number of persons in making the calculations, the notaries had succeeded in preparing a tolerably satisfactory schedule in the course of a fortnight, which both the principal parties agreed to accept as final.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

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

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading The Saracinesca, however, were orderly people, and the books had been kept for generations with that astonishing precision of detail which is found in the great Roman houses, and which surpasses, perhaps, anything analogous which is to be found in modern business.

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

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

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

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

giving satisfaction

From this reading By dint of perseverance and by employing a great number of persons in making the calculations, the notaries had succeeded in preparing a tolerably satisfactory schedule in the course of a fortnight, which both the principal parties agreed to accept as final.

a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to

From this reading By dint of perseverance and by employing a great number of persons in making the calculations, the notaries had succeeded in preparing a tolerably satisfactory schedule in the course of a fortnight, which both the principal parties agreed to accept as final.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading It was a very complicated matter to separate from his present fortune that part of it which his cousin would have inherited from his great-grandfather.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading A great deal of wealth had come into the family since that time by successive marriages, and the management of the original estate had not been kept separate from the administration of the dowries which had from time to time been absorbed into it.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading By dint of perseverance and by employing a great number of persons in making the calculations, the notaries had succeeded in preparing a tolerably satisfactory schedule in the course of a fortnight, which both the principal parties agreed to accept as final.

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading A great deal of wealth had come into the family since that time by successive marriages, and the management of the original estate had not been kept separate from the administration of the dowries which had from time to time been absorbed into it.

third-person singular of “surpass” — distinguish oneself

From this reading The Saracinesca, however, were orderly people, and the books had been kept for generations with that astonishing precision of detail which is found in the great Roman houses, and which surpasses, perhaps, anything analogous which is to be found in modern business.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

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

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A great deal of wealth had come into the family since that time by successive marriages, and the management of the original estate had not been kept separate from the administration of the dowries which had from time to time been absorbed into it.

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

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading By dint of perseverance and by employing a great number of persons in making the calculations, the notaries had succeeded in preparing a tolerably satisfactory schedule in the course of a fortnight, which both the principal parties agreed to accept as final.

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

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was a very complicated matter to separate from his present fortune that part of it which his cousin would have inherited from his great-grandfather.

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

From this reading It was a very complicated matter to separate from his present fortune that part of it which his cousin would have inherited from his great-grandfather.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading A great deal of wealth had come into the family since that time by successive marriages, and the management of the original estate had not been kept separate from the administration of the dowries which had from time to time been absorbed into it.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

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

From this reading The Saracinesca, however, were orderly people, and the books had been kept for generations with that astonishing precision of detail which is found in the great Roman houses, and which surpasses, perhaps, anything analogous which is to be found in modern business.

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

From this reading It was a very complicated matter to separate from his present fortune that part of it which his cousin would have inherited from his great-grandfather.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In spite of his haste to settle all that remained to be settled with regard to the restitution of the property to San Giacinto, Saracinesca found it impossible to wind up the affair in a week as he had intended.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was a very complicated matter to separate from his present fortune that part of it which his cousin would have inherited from his great-grandfather.