used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What a singularly amusing fellow old Saracinesca is!" remarked Astrardente.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He perceived that there was something the matter, and he proceeded to try and ascertain the circumstances from his acquaintance.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The ambassador returned to his _pâté_ and his champagne with an air of amused interest, but vouchsafed no information whatever.
ambassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading The ambassador returned to his _pâté_ and his champagne with an air of amused interest, but vouchsafed no information whatever.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The ambassador returned to his _pâté_ and his champagne with an air of amused interest, but vouchsafed no information whatever.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading "What a singularly amusing fellow old Saracinesca is!" remarked Astrardente.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The ambassador returned to his _pâté_ and his champagne with an air of amused interest, but vouchsafed no information whatever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He perceived that there was something the matter, and he proceeded to try and ascertain the circumstances from his acquaintance.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading When Astrardente saw the elder Saracinesca's face during his short interview with the diplomatist, his curiosity was immediately aroused.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading He perceived that there was something the matter, and he proceeded to try and ascertain the circumstances from his acquaintance.
Astrardente
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From this reading When Astrardente saw the elder Saracinesca's face during his short interview with the diplomatist, his curiosity was immediately aroused.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "When he likes to be," returned his Excellency, with his mouth full.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The ambassador returned to his _pâté_ and his champagne with an air of amused interest, but vouchsafed no information whatever.
champagnenounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading The ambassador returned to his _pâté_ and his champagne with an air of amused interest, but vouchsafed no information whatever.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He perceived that there was something the matter, and he proceeded to try and ascertain the circumstances from his acquaintance.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading When Astrardente saw the elder Saracinesca's face during his short interview with the diplomatist, his curiosity was immediately aroused.
diplomatistnoun
an official engaged in international negotiations
From this reading When Astrardente saw the elder Saracinesca's face during his short interview with the diplomatist, his curiosity was immediately aroused.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading When Astrardente saw the elder Saracinesca's face during his short interview with the diplomatist, his curiosity was immediately aroused.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading When Astrardente saw the elder Saracinesca's face during his short interview with the diplomatist, his curiosity was immediately aroused.
ExcellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading "When he likes to be," returned his Excellency, with his mouth full.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When Astrardente saw the elder Saracinesca's face during his short interview with the diplomatist, his curiosity was immediately aroused.
a boy or man
From this reading "What a singularly amusing fellow old Saracinesca is!" remarked Astrardente.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He perceived that there was something the matter, and he proceeded to try and ascertain the circumstances from his acquaintance.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "When he likes to be," returned his Excellency, with his mouth full.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He perceived that there was something the matter, and he proceeded to try and ascertain the circumstances from his acquaintance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Astrardente saw the elder Saracinesca's face during his short interview with the diplomatist, his curiosity was immediately aroused.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading When Astrardente saw the elder Saracinesca's face during his short interview with the diplomatist, his curiosity was immediately aroused.
a message received and understood
From this reading The ambassador returned to his _pâté_ and his champagne with an air of amused interest, but vouchsafed no information whatever.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The ambassador returned to his _pâté_ and his champagne with an air of amused interest, but vouchsafed no information whatever.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading When Astrardente saw the elder Saracinesca's face during his short interview with the diplomatist, his curiosity was immediately aroused.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What a singularly amusing fellow old Saracinesca is!" remarked Astrardente.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading "When he likes to be," returned his Excellency, with his mouth full.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He perceived that there was something the matter, and he proceeded to try and ascertain the circumstances from his acquaintance.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading "When he likes to be," returned his Excellency, with his mouth full.
not any; not one
From this reading The ambassador returned to his _pâté_ and his champagne with an air of amused interest, but vouchsafed no information whatever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The ambassador returned to his _pâté_ and his champagne with an air of amused interest, but vouchsafed no information whatever.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "What a singularly amusing fellow old Saracinesca is!" remarked Astrardente.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading He perceived that there was something the matter, and he proceeded to try and ascertain the circumstances from his acquaintance.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading He perceived that there was something the matter, and he proceeded to try and ascertain the circumstances from his acquaintance.
pâté
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From this reading The ambassador returned to his _pâté_ and his champagne with an air of amused interest, but vouchsafed no information whatever.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "What a singularly amusing fellow old Saracinesca is!" remarked Astrardente.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The ambassador returned to his _pâté_ and his champagne with an air of amused interest, but vouchsafed no information whatever.
Saracinesca
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From this reading "What a singularly amusing fellow old Saracinesca is!" remarked Astrardente.
Saracinesca's
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From this reading When Astrardente saw the elder Saracinesca's face during his short interview with the diplomatist, his curiosity was immediately aroused.
cut with a saw
From this reading When Astrardente saw the elder Saracinesca's face during his short interview with the diplomatist, his curiosity was immediately aroused.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading When Astrardente saw the elder Saracinesca's face during his short interview with the diplomatist, his curiosity was immediately aroused.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading "What a singularly amusing fellow old Saracinesca is!" remarked Astrardente.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He perceived that there was something the matter, and he proceeded to try and ascertain the circumstances from his acquaintance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He perceived that there was something the matter, and he proceeded to try and ascertain the circumstances from his acquaintance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Astrardente saw the elder Saracinesca's face during his short interview with the diplomatist, his curiosity was immediately aroused.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He perceived that there was something the matter, and he proceeded to try and ascertain the circumstances from his acquaintance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He perceived that there was something the matter, and he proceeded to try and ascertain the circumstances from his acquaintance.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He perceived that there was something the matter, and he proceeded to try and ascertain the circumstances from his acquaintance.
vouchsafed
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From this reading The ambassador returned to his _pâté_ and his champagne with an air of amused interest, but vouchsafed no information whatever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Astrardente saw the elder Saracinesca's face during his short interview with the diplomatist, his curiosity was immediately aroused.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a singularly amusing fellow old Saracinesca is!" remarked Astrardente.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The ambassador returned to his _pâté_ and his champagne with an air of amused interest, but vouchsafed no information whatever.
at the time that
From this reading When Astrardente saw the elder Saracinesca's face during his short interview with the diplomatist, his curiosity was immediately aroused.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Astrardente saw the elder Saracinesca's face during his short interview with the diplomatist, his curiosity was immediately aroused.
