Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading In spite of the asseverations of the innkeeper, he had found that there were horses to be had in plenty in the city, and that it was merely a question of choice and of paying well for the accommodation.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading In spite of the asseverations of the innkeeper, he had found that there were horses to be had in plenty in the city, and that it was merely a question of choice and of paying well for the accommodation.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading Cucurullo had betrayed no surprise at what the host told him, and he did not seem inclined to pay any immediate attention to the latter's advice, though it was distinctly friendly.

later than; following

From this reading Cucurullo came back to the inn in less than an hour after Pina and Ortensia had left it.

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

From this reading Cucurullo came back to the inn in less than an hour after Pina and Ortensia had left it.

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

From this reading Cucurullo came back to the inn in less than an hour after Pina and Ortensia had left it.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Cucurullo had betrayed no surprise at what the host told him, and he did not seem inclined to pay any immediate attention to the latter's advice, though it was distinctly friendly.

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From this reading In spite of the asseverations of the innkeeper, he had found that there were horses to be had in plenty in the city, and that it was merely a question of choice and of paying well for the accommodation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Cucurullo had betrayed no surprise at what the host told him, and he did not seem inclined to pay any immediate attention to the latter's advice, though it was distinctly friendly.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Cucurullo had betrayed no surprise at what the host told him, and he did not seem inclined to pay any immediate attention to the latter's advice, though it was distinctly friendly.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He was hastening upstairs to tell this to Stradella when he was stopped by the host himself, who informed him that Stradella was imprisoned in the castle, and that the lady and her serving-woman had just gone away on foot.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Cucurullo came back to the inn in less than an hour after Pina and Ortensia had left it.

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

From this reading In spite of the asseverations of the innkeeper, he had found that there were horses to be had in plenty in the city, and that it was merely a question of choice and of paying well for the accommodation.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading Cucurullo had betrayed no surprise at what the host told him, and he did not seem inclined to pay any immediate attention to the latter's advice, though it was distinctly friendly.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading 'You had better melt away yourself,' the innkeeper concluded in a confidential tone, 'unless you wish to be clapped into prison too.'

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was hastening upstairs to tell this to Stradella when he was stopped by the host himself, who informed him that Stradella was imprisoned in the castle, and that the lady and her serving-woman had just gone away on foot.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Cucurullo came back to the inn in less than an hour after Pina and Ortensia had left it.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading He was hastening upstairs to tell this to Stradella when he was stopped by the host himself, who informed him that Stradella was imprisoned in the castle, and that the lady and her serving-woman had just gone away on foot.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading In spite of the asseverations of the innkeeper, he had found that there were horses to be had in plenty in the city, and that it was merely a question of choice and of paying well for the accommodation.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading In spite of the asseverations of the innkeeper, he had found that there were horses to be had in plenty in the city, and that it was merely a question of choice and of paying well for the accommodation.

inflected form of “clap” — put quickly or forcibly

From this reading 'You had better melt away yourself,' the innkeeper concluded in a confidential tone, 'unless you wish to be clapped into prison too.'

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading 'You had better melt away yourself,' the innkeeper concluded in a confidential tone, 'unless you wish to be clapped into prison too.'

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading 'You had better melt away yourself,' the innkeeper concluded in a confidential tone, 'unless you wish to be clapped into prison too.'

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From this reading Cucurullo came back to the inn in less than an hour after Pina and Ortensia had left it.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Cucurullo had betrayed no surprise at what the host told him, and he did not seem inclined to pay any immediate attention to the latter's advice, though it was distinctly friendly.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading Cucurullo had betrayed no surprise at what the host told him, and he did not seem inclined to pay any immediate attention to the latter's advice, though it was distinctly friendly.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He was hastening upstairs to tell this to Stradella when he was stopped by the host himself, who informed him that Stradella was imprisoned in the castle, and that the lady and her serving-woman had just gone away on foot.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In spite of the asseverations of the innkeeper, he had found that there were horses to be had in plenty in the city, and that it was merely a question of choice and of paying well for the accommodation.

set up or found

From this reading In spite of the asseverations of the innkeeper, he had found that there were horses to be had in plenty in the city, and that it was merely a question of choice and of paying well for the accommodation.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Cucurullo had betrayed no surprise at what the host told him, and he did not seem inclined to pay any immediate attention to the latter's advice, though it was distinctly friendly.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He was hastening upstairs to tell this to Stradella when he was stopped by the host himself, who informed him that Stradella was imprisoned in the castle, and that the lady and her serving-woman had just gone away on foot.

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

From this reading Cucurullo came back to the inn in less than an hour after Pina and Ortensia had left it.

-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading He was hastening upstairs to tell this to Stradella when he was stopped by the host himself, who informed him that Stradella was imprisoned in the castle, and that the lady and her serving-woman had just gone away on foot.

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

From this reading In spite of the asseverations of the innkeeper, he had found that there were horses to be had in plenty in the city, and that it was merely a question of choice and of paying well for the accommodation.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He was hastening upstairs to tell this to Stradella when he was stopped by the host himself, who informed him that Stradella was imprisoned in the castle, and that the lady and her serving-woman had just gone away on foot.

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

From this reading He was hastening upstairs to tell this to Stradella when he was stopped by the host himself, who informed him that Stradella was imprisoned in the castle, and that the lady and her serving-woman had just gone away on foot.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He was hastening upstairs to tell this to Stradella when he was stopped by the host himself, who informed him that Stradella was imprisoned in the castle, and that the lady and her serving-woman had just gone away on foot.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading In spite of the asseverations of the innkeeper, he had found that there were horses to be had in plenty in the city, and that it was merely a question of choice and of paying well for the accommodation.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading He was hastening upstairs to tell this to Stradella when he was stopped by the host himself, who informed him that Stradella was imprisoned in the castle, and that the lady and her serving-woman had just gone away on foot.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Cucurullo came back to the inn in less than an hour after Pina and Ortensia had left it.

of the present time and place

From this reading Cucurullo had betrayed no surprise at what the host told him, and he did not seem inclined to pay any immediate attention to the latter's advice, though it was distinctly friendly.

being in captivity

From this reading He was hastening upstairs to tell this to Stradella when he was stopped by the host himself, who informed him that Stradella was imprisoned in the castle, and that the lady and her serving-woman had just gone away on foot.

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

From this reading Cucurullo came back to the inn in less than an hour after Pina and Ortensia had left it.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Cucurullo had betrayed no surprise at what the host told him, and he did not seem inclined to pay any immediate attention to the latter's advice, though it was distinctly friendly.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading He was hastening upstairs to tell this to Stradella when he was stopped by the host himself, who informed him that Stradella was imprisoned in the castle, and that the lady and her serving-woman had just gone away on foot.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Cucurullo came back to the inn in less than an hour after Pina and Ortensia had left it.

the owner or manager of an inn

From this reading In spite of the asseverations of the innkeeper, he had found that there were horses to be had in plenty in the city, and that it was merely a question of choice and of paying well for the accommodation.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading 'You had better melt away yourself,' the innkeeper concluded in a confidential tone, 'unless you wish to be clapped into prison too.'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Cucurullo came back to the inn in less than an hour after Pina and Ortensia had left it.

and nothing more

From this reading He was hastening upstairs to tell this to Stradella when he was stopped by the host himself, who informed him that Stradella was imprisoned in the castle, and that the lady and her serving-woman had just gone away on foot.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading He was hastening upstairs to tell this to Stradella when he was stopped by the host himself, who informed him that Stradella was imprisoned in the castle, and that the lady and her serving-woman had just gone away on foot.

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading Cucurullo had betrayed no surprise at what the host told him, and he did not seem inclined to pay any immediate attention to the latter's advice, though it was distinctly friendly.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Cucurullo came back to the inn in less than an hour after Pina and Ortensia had left it.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Cucurullo came back to the inn in less than an hour after Pina and Ortensia had left it.

reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating

From this reading 'You had better melt away yourself,' the innkeeper concluded in a confidential tone, 'unless you wish to be clapped into prison too.'

and nothing more

From this reading In spite of the asseverations of the innkeeper, he had found that there were horses to be had in plenty in the city, and that it was merely a question of choice and of paying well for the accommodation.

not any; not one

From this reading Cucurullo had betrayed no surprise at what the host told him, and he did not seem inclined to pay any immediate attention to the latter's advice, though it was distinctly friendly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Cucurullo had betrayed no surprise at what the host told him, and he did not seem inclined to pay any immediate attention to the latter's advice, though it was distinctly friendly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In spite of the asseverations of the innkeeper, he had found that there were horses to be had in plenty in the city, and that it was merely a question of choice and of paying well for the accommodation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was hastening upstairs to tell this to Stradella when he was stopped by the host himself, who informed him that Stradella was imprisoned in the castle, and that the lady and her serving-woman had just gone away on foot.

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

From this reading Cucurullo came back to the inn in less than an hour after Pina and Ortensia had left it.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Cucurullo had betrayed no surprise at what the host told him, and he did not seem inclined to pay any immediate attention to the latter's advice, though it was distinctly friendly.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading In spite of the asseverations of the innkeeper, he had found that there were horses to be had in plenty in the city, and that it was merely a question of choice and of paying well for the accommodation.

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

From this reading Cucurullo came back to the inn in less than an hour after Pina and Ortensia had left it.

a full supply

From this reading In spite of the asseverations of the innkeeper, he had found that there were horses to be had in plenty in the city, and that it was merely a question of choice and of paying well for the accommodation.

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

From this reading 'You had better melt away yourself,' the innkeeper concluded in a confidential tone, 'unless you wish to be clapped into prison too.'

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading In spite of the asseverations of the innkeeper, he had found that there were horses to be had in plenty in the city, and that it was merely a question of choice and of paying well for the accommodation.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Cucurullo had betrayed no surprise at what the host told him, and he did not seem inclined to pay any immediate attention to the latter's advice, though it was distinctly friendly.

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From this reading He was hastening upstairs to tell this to Stradella when he was stopped by the host himself, who informed him that Stradella was imprisoned in the castle, and that the lady and her serving-woman had just gone away on foot.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of the asseverations of the innkeeper, he had found that there were horses to be had in plenty in the city, and that it was merely a question of choice and of paying well for the accommodation.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading He was hastening upstairs to tell this to Stradella when he was stopped by the host himself, who informed him that Stradella was imprisoned in the castle, and that the lady and her serving-woman had just gone away on foot.

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

From this reading He was hastening upstairs to tell this to Stradella when he was stopped by the host himself, who informed him that Stradella was imprisoned in the castle, and that the lady and her serving-woman had just gone away on foot.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Cucurullo had betrayed no surprise at what the host told him, and he did not seem inclined to pay any immediate attention to the latter's advice, though it was distinctly friendly.

express in words

From this reading He was hastening upstairs to tell this to Stradella when he was stopped by the host himself, who informed him that Stradella was imprisoned in the castle, and that the lady and her serving-woman had just gone away on foot.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Cucurullo came back to the inn in less than an hour after Pina and Ortensia had left it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In spite of the asseverations of the innkeeper, he had found that there were horses to be had in plenty in the city, and that it was merely a question of choice and of paying well for the accommodation.

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

From this reading Cucurullo came back to the inn in less than an hour after Pina and Ortensia had left it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In spite of the asseverations of the innkeeper, he had found that there were horses to be had in plenty in the city, and that it was merely a question of choice and of paying well for the accommodation.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He was hastening upstairs to tell this to Stradella when he was stopped by the host himself, who informed him that Stradella was imprisoned in the castle, and that the lady and her serving-woman had just gone away on foot.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Cucurullo had betrayed no surprise at what the host told him, and he did not seem inclined to pay any immediate attention to the latter's advice, though it was distinctly friendly.

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

From this reading Cucurullo came back to the inn in less than an hour after Pina and Ortensia had left it.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Cucurullo had betrayed no surprise at what the host told him, and he did not seem inclined to pay any immediate attention to the latter's advice, though it was distinctly friendly.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading 'You had better melt away yourself,' the innkeeper concluded in a confidential tone, 'unless you wish to be clapped into prison too.'

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading 'You had better melt away yourself,' the innkeeper concluded in a confidential tone, 'unless you wish to be clapped into prison too.'

except if; if not

From this reading 'You had better melt away yourself,' the innkeeper concluded in a confidential tone, 'unless you wish to be clapped into prison too.'

on a floor above

From this reading He was hastening upstairs to tell this to Stradella when he was stopped by the host himself, who informed him that Stradella was imprisoned in the castle, and that the lady and her serving-woman had just gone away on foot.

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

From this reading In spite of the asseverations of the innkeeper, he had found that there were horses to be had in plenty in the city, and that it was merely a question of choice and of paying well for the accommodation.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading In spite of the asseverations of the innkeeper, he had found that there were horses to be had in plenty in the city, and that it was merely a question of choice and of paying well for the accommodation.

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

From this reading In spite of the asseverations of the innkeeper, he had found that there were horses to be had in plenty in the city, and that it was merely a question of choice and of paying well for the accommodation.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Cucurullo had betrayed no surprise at what the host told him, and he did not seem inclined to pay any immediate attention to the latter's advice, though it was distinctly friendly.

at the time that

From this reading He was hastening upstairs to tell this to Stradella when he was stopped by the host himself, who informed him that Stradella was imprisoned in the castle, and that the lady and her serving-woman had just gone away on foot.

which person or people

From this reading He was hastening upstairs to tell this to Stradella when he was stopped by the host himself, who informed him that Stradella was imprisoned in the castle, and that the lady and her serving-woman had just gone away on foot.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading 'You had better melt away yourself,' the innkeeper concluded in a confidential tone, 'unless you wish to be clapped into prison too.'

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'You had better melt away yourself,' the innkeeper concluded in a confidential tone, 'unless you wish to be clapped into prison too.'

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading 'You had better melt away yourself,' the innkeeper concluded in a confidential tone, 'unless you wish to be clapped into prison too.'