used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Giovanni was extended upon a sofa, with a book in his hand and a cigar between his lips.
(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 "I have thought it all out in the night, and I am convinced of it."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I have thought it all out in the night, and I am convinced of it."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I have thought it all out in the night, and I am convinced of it."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I am not the victim yet, nor ever will be," he answered; "but it is evident that there is something at the bottom of this besides Madame Mayer's imagination.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Giovanni, you are the victim of some outrageous plot," said old Saracinesca, entering his son's room on the following morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I am not the victim yet, nor ever will be," he answered; "but it is evident that there is something at the bottom of this besides Madame Mayer's imagination.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I am not the victim yet, nor ever will be," he answered; "but it is evident that there is something at the bottom of this besides Madame Mayer's imagination.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading "I am not the victim yet, nor ever will be," he answered; "but it is evident that there is something at the bottom of this besides Madame Mayer's imagination.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Giovanni was extended upon a sofa, with a book in his hand and a cigar between his lips.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Giovanni was extended upon a sofa, with a book in his hand and a cigar between his lips.
the lower side of anything
From this reading "I am not the victim yet, nor ever will be," he answered; "but it is evident that there is something at the bottom of this besides Madame Mayer's imagination.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I am not the victim yet, nor ever will be," he answered; "but it is evident that there is something at the bottom of this besides Madame Mayer's imagination.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Giovanni was extended upon a sofa, with a book in his hand and a cigar between his lips.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading "I have thought it all out in the night, and I am convinced of it."
a movement into or inward
From this reading "Giovanni, you are the victim of some outrageous plot," said old Saracinesca, entering his son's room on the following morning.
at any time
From this reading "I am not the victim yet, nor ever will be," he answered; "but it is evident that there is something at the bottom of this besides Madame Mayer's imagination.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "I am not the victim yet, nor ever will be," he answered; "but it is evident that there is something at the bottom of this besides Madame Mayer's imagination.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Giovanni was extended upon a sofa, with a book in his hand and a cigar between his lips.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "Giovanni, you are the victim of some outrageous plot," said old Saracinesca, entering his son's room on the following morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He looked up quietly from his reading.
Giovanni
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From this reading "Giovanni, you are the victim of some outrageous plot," said old Saracinesca, entering his son's room on the following morning.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Giovanni was extended upon a sofa, with a book in his hand and a cigar between his lips.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have thought it all out in the night, and I am convinced of it."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked up quietly from his reading.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Giovanni, you are the victim of some outrageous plot," said old Saracinesca, entering his son's room on the following morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have thought it all out in the night, and I am convinced of it."
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading "I am not the victim yet, nor ever will be," he answered; "but it is evident that there is something at the bottom of this besides Madame Mayer's imagination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I have thought it all out in the night, and I am convinced of it."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am not the victim yet, nor ever will be," he answered; "but it is evident that there is something at the bottom of this besides Madame Mayer's imagination.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I have thought it all out in the night, and I am convinced of it."
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Giovanni was extended upon a sofa, with a book in his hand and a cigar between his lips.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked up quietly from his reading.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading "I am not the victim yet, nor ever will be," he answered; "but it is evident that there is something at the bottom of this besides Madame Mayer's imagination.
Mayer'snounUS /ˈmeɪərz/
possessive form of “mayer” — United States physicist (born in Germany) noted for her research on the structure of the atom (1906-1972)
From this reading "I am not the victim yet, nor ever will be," he answered; "but it is evident that there is something at the bottom of this besides Madame Mayer's imagination.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Giovanni, you are the victim of some outrageous plot," said old Saracinesca, entering his son's room on the following morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I have thought it all out in the night, and I am convinced of it."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "I am not the victim yet, nor ever will be," he answered; "but it is evident that there is something at the bottom of this besides Madame Mayer's imagination.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am not the victim yet, nor ever will be," he answered; "but it is evident that there is something at the bottom of this besides Madame Mayer's imagination.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Giovanni, you are the victim of some outrageous plot," said old Saracinesca, entering his son's room on the following morning.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Giovanni, you are the victim of some outrageous plot," said old Saracinesca, entering his son's room on the following morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Giovanni, you are the victim of some outrageous plot," said old Saracinesca, entering his son's room on the following morning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I have thought it all out in the night, and I am convinced of it."
outrageousadjectiveUS /aʊˈtreɪdʒəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading "Giovanni, you are the victim of some outrageous plot," said old Saracinesca, entering his son's room on the following morning.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading "Giovanni, you are the victim of some outrageous plot," said old Saracinesca, entering his son's room on the following morning.
with low volume
From this reading He looked up quietly from his reading.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading He looked up quietly from his reading.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Giovanni, you are the victim of some outrageous plot," said old Saracinesca, entering his son's room on the following morning.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Giovanni, you are the victim of some outrageous plot," said old Saracinesca, entering his son's room on the following morning.
Saracinesca
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Giovanni, you are the victim of some outrageous plot," said old Saracinesca, entering his son's room on the following morning.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Giovanni was extended upon a sofa, with a book in his hand and a cigar between his lips.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Giovanni, you are the victim of some outrageous plot," said old Saracinesca, entering his son's room on the following morning.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I am not the victim yet, nor ever will be," he answered; "but it is evident that there is something at the bottom of this besides Madame Mayer's imagination.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading "Giovanni, you are the victim of some outrageous plot," said old Saracinesca, entering his son's room on the following morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am not the victim yet, nor ever will be," he answered; "but it is evident that there is something at the bottom of this besides Madame Mayer's imagination.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Giovanni, you are the victim of some outrageous plot," said old Saracinesca, entering his son's room on the following morning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I am not the victim yet, nor ever will be," he answered; "but it is evident that there is something at the bottom of this besides Madame Mayer's imagination.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I am not the victim yet, nor ever will be," he answered; "but it is evident that there is something at the bottom of this besides Madame Mayer's imagination.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I have thought it all out in the night, and I am convinced of it."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He looked up quietly from his reading.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Giovanni was extended upon a sofa, with a book in his hand and a cigar between his lips.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading "Giovanni, you are the victim of some outrageous plot," said old Saracinesca, entering his son's room on the following morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Giovanni was extended upon a sofa, with a book in his hand and a cigar between his lips.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I am not the victim yet, nor ever will be," he answered; "but it is evident that there is something at the bottom of this besides Madame Mayer's imagination.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Giovanni was extended upon a sofa, with a book in his hand and a cigar between his lips.
but in spite of that
From this reading "I am not the victim yet, nor ever will be," he answered; "but it is evident that there is something at the bottom of this besides Madame Mayer's imagination.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Giovanni, you are the victim of some outrageous plot," said old Saracinesca, entering his son's room on the following morning.
