used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Temistocle was also out, for it was his hour for supper, a meal which he generally ate in a small _osteria_ opposite his master's lodging.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He was installed upon the wooden bench against the wall, behind the narrow table on which was spread a dirty napkin with the remains of his unctuous meal.
in addition
From this reading Temistocle was also out, for it was his hour for supper, a meal which he generally ate in a small _osteria_ opposite his master's lodging.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There he sat now, finishing his dish of beans and oil, and debating whether he should indulge himself in another _mezza foglietta_ of his favourite white wine.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now it chanced that Del Ferice was not at home at the hour when the carriage containing the detectives drew up at his door.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading Temistocle was also out, for it was his hour for supper, a meal which he generally ate in a small _osteria_ opposite his master's lodging.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
beansnounUS /biːnz/
plural of “bean” — any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
From this reading There he sat now, finishing his dish of beans and oil, and debating whether he should indulge himself in another _mezza foglietta_ of his favourite white wine.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He was installed upon the wooden bench against the wall, behind the narrow table on which was spread a dirty napkin with the remains of his unctuous meal.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading He was installed upon the wooden bench against the wall, behind the narrow table on which was spread a dirty napkin with the remains of his unctuous meal.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Now it chanced that Del Ferice was not at home at the hour when the carriage containing the detectives drew up at his door.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading Now it chanced that Del Ferice was not at home at the hour when the carriage containing the detectives drew up at his door.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Now it chanced that Del Ferice was not at home at the hour when the carriage containing the detectives drew up at his door.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
debatingverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading There he sat now, finishing his dish of beans and oil, and debating whether he should indulge himself in another _mezza foglietta_ of his favourite white wine.
Del
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From this reading Now it chanced that Del Ferice was not at home at the hour when the carriage containing the detectives drew up at his door.
wanted intensely
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Now it chanced that Del Ferice was not at home at the hour when the carriage containing the detectives drew up at his door.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading He was installed upon the wooden bench against the wall, behind the narrow table on which was spread a dirty napkin with the remains of his unctuous meal.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading There he sat now, finishing his dish of beans and oil, and debating whether he should indulge himself in another _mezza foglietta_ of his favourite white wine.
DonnanounUS /ˈdɑːnə/
an Italian woman of rank
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Now it chanced that Del Ferice was not at home at the hour when the carriage containing the detectives drew up at his door.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Now it chanced that Del Ferice was not at home at the hour when the carriage containing the detectives drew up at his door.
in or to another place
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading There he sat now, finishing his dish of beans and oil, and debating whether he should indulge himself in another _mezza foglietta_ of his favourite white wine.
Ferice
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From this reading Now it chanced that Del Ferice was not at home at the hour when the carriage containing the detectives drew up at his door.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading There he sat now, finishing his dish of beans and oil, and debating whether he should indulge himself in another _mezza foglietta_ of his favourite white wine.
foglietta
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From this reading There he sat now, finishing his dish of beans and oil, and debating whether he should indulge himself in another _mezza foglietta_ of his favourite white wine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
set up or found
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Temistocle was also out, for it was his hour for supper, a meal which he generally ate in a small _osteria_ opposite his master's lodging.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There he sat now, finishing his dish of beans and oil, and debating whether he should indulge himself in another _mezza foglietta_ of his favourite white wine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now it chanced that Del Ferice was not at home at the hour when the carriage containing the detectives drew up at his door.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Now it chanced that Del Ferice was not at home at the hour when the carriage containing the detectives drew up at his door.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Now it chanced that Del Ferice was not at home at the hour when the carriage containing the detectives drew up at his door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Temistocle was also out, for it was his hour for supper, a meal which he generally ate in a small _osteria_ opposite his master's lodging.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading There he sat now, finishing his dish of beans and oil, and debating whether he should indulge himself in another _mezza foglietta_ of his favourite white wine.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading He was installed upon the wooden bench against the wall, behind the narrow table on which was spread a dirty napkin with the remains of his unctuous meal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now it chanced that Del Ferice was not at home at the hour when the carriage containing the detectives drew up at his door.
Lentenadjective
of or relating to or suitable for Lent
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading Temistocle was also out, for it was his hour for supper, a meal which he generally ate in a small _osteria_ opposite his master's lodging.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Temistocle was also out, for it was his hour for supper, a meal which he generally ate in a small _osteria_ opposite his master's lodging.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Temistocle was also out, for it was his hour for supper, a meal which he generally ate in a small _osteria_ opposite his master's lodging.
mezza
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From this reading There he sat now, finishing his dish of beans and oil, and debating whether he should indulge himself in another _mezza foglietta_ of his favourite white wine.
napkinnounUS /ˈnæpkɪn/
a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
From this reading He was installed upon the wooden bench against the wall, behind the narrow table on which was spread a dirty napkin with the remains of his unctuous meal.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading He was installed upon the wooden bench against the wall, behind the narrow table on which was spread a dirty napkin with the remains of his unctuous meal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now it chanced that Del Ferice was not at home at the hour when the carriage containing the detectives drew up at his door.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now it chanced that Del Ferice was not at home at the hour when the carriage containing the detectives drew up at his door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading There he sat now, finishing his dish of beans and oil, and debating whether he should indulge himself in another _mezza foglietta_ of his favourite white wine.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was installed upon the wooden bench against the wall, behind the narrow table on which was spread a dirty napkin with the remains of his unctuous meal.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Temistocle was also out, for it was his hour for supper, a meal which he generally ate in a small _osteria_ opposite his master's lodging.
osteria
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From this reading Temistocle was also out, for it was his hour for supper, a meal which he generally ate in a small _osteria_ opposite his master's lodging.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Temistocle was also out, for it was his hour for supper, a meal which he generally ate in a small _osteria_ opposite his master's lodging.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
receptionsnounUS /rɪˈsepʃənz/
plural of “reception” — the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading He was installed upon the wooden bench against the wall, behind the narrow table on which was spread a dirty napkin with the remains of his unctuous meal.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading There he sat now, finishing his dish of beans and oil, and debating whether he should indulge himself in another _mezza foglietta_ of his favourite white wine.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There he sat now, finishing his dish of beans and oil, and debating whether he should indulge himself in another _mezza foglietta_ of his favourite white wine.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Temistocle was also out, for it was his hour for supper, a meal which he generally ate in a small _osteria_ opposite his master's lodging.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading He was installed upon the wooden bench against the wall, behind the narrow table on which was spread a dirty napkin with the remains of his unctuous meal.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Temistocle was also out, for it was his hour for supper, a meal which he generally ate in a small _osteria_ opposite his master's lodging.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He was installed upon the wooden bench against the wall, behind the narrow table on which was spread a dirty napkin with the remains of his unctuous meal.
Temistocle
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From this reading Temistocle was also out, for it was his hour for supper, a meal which he generally ate in a small _osteria_ opposite his master's lodging.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now it chanced that Del Ferice was not at home at the hour when the carriage containing the detectives drew up at his door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now it chanced that Del Ferice was not at home at the hour when the carriage containing the detectives drew up at his door.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There he sat now, finishing his dish of beans and oil, and debating whether he should indulge himself in another _mezza foglietta_ of his favourite white wine.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
Tullia
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From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
unctuousadjectiveUS /ˈʌŋtʃwəs/
unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
From this reading He was installed upon the wooden bench against the wall, behind the narrow table on which was spread a dirty napkin with the remains of his unctuous meal.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Now it chanced that Del Ferice was not at home at the hour when the carriage containing the detectives drew up at his door.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was installed upon the wooden bench against the wall, behind the narrow table on which was spread a dirty napkin with the remains of his unctuous meal.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading He was installed upon the wooden bench against the wall, behind the narrow table on which was spread a dirty napkin with the remains of his unctuous meal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now it chanced that Del Ferice was not at home at the hour when the carriage containing the detectives drew up at his door.
at the time that
From this reading Now it chanced that Del Ferice was not at home at the hour when the carriage containing the detectives drew up at his door.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading There he sat now, finishing his dish of beans and oil, and debating whether he should indulge himself in another _mezza foglietta_ of his favourite white wine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
a Caucasian
From this reading There he sat now, finishing his dish of beans and oil, and debating whether he should indulge himself in another _mezza foglietta_ of his favourite white wine.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading There he sat now, finishing his dish of beans and oil, and debating whether he should indulge himself in another _mezza foglietta_ of his favourite white wine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Indeed he was rarely to be found at that time, for when he was not engaged elsewhere, he dined with Donna Tullia and her old countess, accompanying them afterwards to any of the quiet Lenten receptions to which they desired to go.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading He was installed upon the wooden bench against the wall, behind the narrow table on which was spread a dirty napkin with the remains of his unctuous meal.
