used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A tall, graceful man, some fifteen years older than his bride, with a somber yet gentle face, jet-black eyes and beard, and dressed to perfection.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He did not at present wish his relatives or any one of his large circle of friends and acquaintances to know anything about this union.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He did not at present wish his relatives or any one of his large circle of friends and acquaintances to know anything about this union.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A tall, graceful man, some fifteen years older than his bride, with a somber yet gentle face, jet-black eyes and beard, and dressed to perfection.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He did not at present wish his relatives or any one of his large circle of friends and acquaintances to know anything about this union.
any thing at all
From this reading He did not at present wish his relatives or any one of his large circle of friends and acquaintances to know anything about this union.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The prince was waiting impatiently the arrival of Lucia at the Russian embassy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The prince was waiting impatiently the arrival of Lucia at the Russian embassy.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading A tall, graceful man, some fifteen years older than his bride, with a somber yet gentle face, jet-black eyes and beard, and dressed to perfection.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading A tall, graceful man, some fifteen years older than his bride, with a somber yet gentle face, jet-black eyes and beard, and dressed to perfection.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading He did not at present wish his relatives or any one of his large circle of friends and acquaintances to know anything about this union.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A friend on whom he could rely was his only companion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A friend on whom he could rely was his only companion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not at present wish his relatives or any one of his large circle of friends and acquaintances to know anything about this union.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading A tall, graceful man, some fifteen years older than his bride, with a somber yet gentle face, jet-black eyes and beard, and dressed to perfection.
embassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading The prince was waiting impatiently the arrival of Lucia at the Russian embassy.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A tall, graceful man, some fifteen years older than his bride, with a somber yet gentle face, jet-black eyes and beard, and dressed to perfection.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A tall, graceful man, some fifteen years older than his bride, with a somber yet gentle face, jet-black eyes and beard, and dressed to perfection.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading A tall, graceful man, some fifteen years older than his bride, with a somber yet gentle face, jet-black eyes and beard, and dressed to perfection.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A friend on whom he could rely was his only companion.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He did not at present wish his relatives or any one of his large circle of friends and acquaintances to know anything about this union.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading A tall, graceful man, some fifteen years older than his bride, with a somber yet gentle face, jet-black eyes and beard, and dressed to perfection.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading A tall, graceful man, some fifteen years older than his bride, with a somber yet gentle face, jet-black eyes and beard, and dressed to perfection.
GUISCARDINI'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LUCIA GUISCARDINI’S MADNESS.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A friend on whom he could rely was his only companion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A tall, graceful man, some fifteen years older than his bride, with a somber yet gentle face, jet-black eyes and beard, and dressed to perfection.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading The prince was waiting impatiently the arrival of Lucia at the Russian embassy.
jet-blackadjective
of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
From this reading A tall, graceful man, some fifteen years older than his bride, with a somber yet gentle face, jet-black eyes and beard, and dressed to perfection.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not at present wish his relatives or any one of his large circle of friends and acquaintances to know anything about this union.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He did not at present wish his relatives or any one of his large circle of friends and acquaintances to know anything about this union.
LUCIA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LUCIA GUISCARDINI’S MADNESS.
MADNESSnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading LUCIA GUISCARDINI’S MADNESS.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A tall, graceful man, some fifteen years older than his bride, with a somber yet gentle face, jet-black eyes and beard, and dressed to perfection.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not at present wish his relatives or any one of his large circle of friends and acquaintances to know anything about this union.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The prince was waiting impatiently the arrival of Lucia at the Russian embassy.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading A tall, graceful man, some fifteen years older than his bride, with a somber yet gentle face, jet-black eyes and beard, and dressed to perfection.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A friend on whom he could rely was his only companion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He did not at present wish his relatives or any one of his large circle of friends and acquaintances to know anything about this union.
and nothing more
From this reading A friend on whom he could rely was his only companion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He did not at present wish his relatives or any one of his large circle of friends and acquaintances to know anything about this union.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading A tall, graceful man, some fifteen years older than his bride, with a somber yet gentle face, jet-black eyes and beard, and dressed to perfection.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He did not at present wish his relatives or any one of his large circle of friends and acquaintances to know anything about this union.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The prince was waiting impatiently the arrival of Lucia at the Russian embassy.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading He did not at present wish his relatives or any one of his large circle of friends and acquaintances to know anything about this union.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading A friend on whom he could rely was his only companion.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading The prince was waiting impatiently the arrival of Lucia at the Russian embassy.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading A tall, graceful man, some fifteen years older than his bride, with a somber yet gentle face, jet-black eyes and beard, and dressed to perfection.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A tall, graceful man, some fifteen years older than his bride, with a somber yet gentle face, jet-black eyes and beard, and dressed to perfection.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A tall, graceful man, some fifteen years older than his bride, with a somber yet gentle face, jet-black eyes and beard, and dressed to perfection.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A tall, graceful man, some fifteen years older than his bride, with a somber yet gentle face, jet-black eyes and beard, and dressed to perfection.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The prince was waiting impatiently the arrival of Lucia at the Russian embassy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He did not at present wish his relatives or any one of his large circle of friends and acquaintances to know anything about this union.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A tall, graceful man, some fifteen years older than his bride, with a somber yet gentle face, jet-black eyes and beard, and dressed to perfection.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading He did not at present wish his relatives or any one of his large circle of friends and acquaintances to know anything about this union.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The prince was waiting impatiently the arrival of Lucia at the Russian embassy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The prince was waiting impatiently the arrival of Lucia at the Russian embassy.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A friend on whom he could rely was his only companion.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He did not at present wish his relatives or any one of his large circle of friends and acquaintances to know anything about this union.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A tall, graceful man, some fifteen years older than his bride, with a somber yet gentle face, jet-black eyes and beard, and dressed to perfection.
a late time of life
From this reading A tall, graceful man, some fifteen years older than his bride, with a somber yet gentle face, jet-black eyes and beard, and dressed to perfection.
but in spite of that
From this reading A tall, graceful man, some fifteen years older than his bride, with a somber yet gentle face, jet-black eyes and beard, and dressed to perfection.
