used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was in the midst of a deep plan of retribution and revenge, when a thwacking at the outer door jerked him, as it were, from his reverie.
acutenessnounUS /əˈkjuːtnəs/
a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed
From this reading Suspicion gave birth to acuteness, and this jealous old gentleman soon made up his mind that the stranger was in the employ of his ward’s--the unknown--lover, the detested Count Almaviva.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The aged gentleman had sent out streams of inquiry in every direction, and he had ascertained that no such person as the drunken visitor was known in the regiment.
Almaviva
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From this reading Suspicion gave birth to acuteness, and this jealous old gentleman soon made up his mind that the stranger was in the employ of his ward’s--the unknown--lover, the detested Count Almaviva.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The aged gentleman had sent out streams of inquiry in every direction, and he had ascertained that no such person as the drunken visitor was known in the regiment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The aged gentleman had sent out streams of inquiry in every direction, and he had ascertained that no such person as the drunken visitor was known in the regiment.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The aged gentleman had sent out streams of inquiry in every direction, and he had ascertained that no such person as the drunken visitor was known in the regiment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was in the midst of a deep plan of retribution and revenge, when a thwacking at the outer door jerked him, as it were, from his reverie.
Bartolo
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From this reading Next day, Dr. Bartolo sat him down to discuss the drunken soldier.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Suspicion gave birth to acuteness, and this jealous old gentleman soon made up his mind that the stranger was in the employ of his ward’s--the unknown--lover, the detested Count Almaviva.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Suspicion gave birth to acuteness, and this jealous old gentleman soon made up his mind that the stranger was in the employ of his ward’s--the unknown--lover, the detested Count Almaviva.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day, Dr. Bartolo sat him down to discuss the drunken soldier.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He was in the midst of a deep plan of retribution and revenge, when a thwacking at the outer door jerked him, as it were, from his reverie.
detestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtestɪd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Suspicion gave birth to acuteness, and this jealous old gentleman soon made up his mind that the stranger was in the employ of his ward’s--the unknown--lover, the detested Count Almaviva.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The aged gentleman had sent out streams of inquiry in every direction, and he had ascertained that no such person as the drunken visitor was known in the regiment.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Next day, Dr. Bartolo sat him down to discuss the drunken soldier.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He was in the midst of a deep plan of retribution and revenge, when a thwacking at the outer door jerked him, as it were, from his reverie.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Next day, Dr. Bartolo sat him down to discuss the drunken soldier.
Dr
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From this reading Next day, Dr. Bartolo sat him down to discuss the drunken soldier.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading Next day, Dr. Bartolo sat him down to discuss the drunken soldier.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Suspicion gave birth to acuteness, and this jealous old gentleman soon made up his mind that the stranger was in the employ of his ward’s--the unknown--lover, the detested Count Almaviva.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The aged gentleman had sent out streams of inquiry in every direction, and he had ascertained that no such person as the drunken visitor was known in the regiment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was in the midst of a deep plan of retribution and revenge, when a thwacking at the outer door jerked him, as it were, from his reverie.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Suspicion gave birth to acuteness, and this jealous old gentleman soon made up his mind that the stranger was in the employ of his ward’s--the unknown--lover, the detested Count Almaviva.
a man of refinement
From this reading The aged gentleman had sent out streams of inquiry in every direction, and he had ascertained that no such person as the drunken visitor was known in the regiment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The aged gentleman had sent out streams of inquiry in every direction, and he had ascertained that no such person as the drunken visitor was known in the regiment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The aged gentleman had sent out streams of inquiry in every direction, and he had ascertained that no such person as the drunken visitor was known in the regiment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Next day, Dr. Bartolo sat him down to discuss the drunken soldier.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Suspicion gave birth to acuteness, and this jealous old gentleman soon made up his mind that the stranger was in the employ of his ward’s--the unknown--lover, the detested Count Almaviva.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The aged gentleman had sent out streams of inquiry in every direction, and he had ascertained that no such person as the drunken visitor was known in the regiment.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading The aged gentleman had sent out streams of inquiry in every direction, and he had ascertained that no such person as the drunken visitor was known in the regiment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was in the midst of a deep plan of retribution and revenge, when a thwacking at the outer door jerked him, as it were, from his reverie.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Suspicion gave birth to acuteness, and this jealous old gentleman soon made up his mind that the stranger was in the employ of his ward’s--the unknown--lover, the detested Count Almaviva.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading He was in the midst of a deep plan of retribution and revenge, when a thwacking at the outer door jerked him, as it were, from his reverie.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The aged gentleman had sent out streams of inquiry in every direction, and he had ascertained that no such person as the drunken visitor was known in the regiment.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Suspicion gave birth to acuteness, and this jealous old gentleman soon made up his mind that the stranger was in the employ of his ward’s--the unknown--lover, the detested Count Almaviva.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Suspicion gave birth to acuteness, and this jealous old gentleman soon made up his mind that the stranger was in the employ of his ward’s--the unknown--lover, the detested Count Almaviva.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading He was in the midst of a deep plan of retribution and revenge, when a thwacking at the outer door jerked him, as it were, from his reverie.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Suspicion gave birth to acuteness, and this jealous old gentleman soon made up his mind that the stranger was in the employ of his ward’s--the unknown--lover, the detested Count Almaviva.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day, Dr. Bartolo sat him down to discuss the drunken soldier.
not any; not one
From this reading The aged gentleman had sent out streams of inquiry in every direction, and he had ascertained that no such person as the drunken visitor was known in the regiment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The aged gentleman had sent out streams of inquiry in every direction, and he had ascertained that no such person as the drunken visitor was known in the regiment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Suspicion gave birth to acuteness, and this jealous old gentleman soon made up his mind that the stranger was in the employ of his ward’s--the unknown--lover, the detested Count Almaviva.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The aged gentleman had sent out streams of inquiry in every direction, and he had ascertained that no such person as the drunken visitor was known in the regiment.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading He was in the midst of a deep plan of retribution and revenge, when a thwacking at the outer door jerked him, as it were, from his reverie.
a human being
From this reading The aged gentleman had sent out streams of inquiry in every direction, and he had ascertained that no such person as the drunken visitor was known in the regiment.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He was in the midst of a deep plan of retribution and revenge, when a thwacking at the outer door jerked him, as it were, from his reverie.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading The aged gentleman had sent out streams of inquiry in every direction, and he had ascertained that no such person as the drunken visitor was known in the regiment.
retributionnounUS /ˌret.rəˈbjuː.ʃən/
Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act. (Sự trừng phạt, quả báo thích đáng.)
From this reading He was in the midst of a deep plan of retribution and revenge, when a thwacking at the outer door jerked him, as it were, from his reverie.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading He was in the midst of a deep plan of retribution and revenge, when a thwacking at the outer door jerked him, as it were, from his reverie.
reverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading He was in the midst of a deep plan of retribution and revenge, when a thwacking at the outer door jerked him, as it were, from his reverie.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Next day, Dr. Bartolo sat him down to discuss the drunken soldier.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The aged gentleman had sent out streams of inquiry in every direction, and he had ascertained that no such person as the drunken visitor was known in the regiment.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Next day, Dr. Bartolo sat him down to discuss the drunken soldier.
in the near future
From this reading Suspicion gave birth to acuteness, and this jealous old gentleman soon made up his mind that the stranger was in the employ of his ward’s--the unknown--lover, the detested Count Almaviva.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Suspicion gave birth to acuteness, and this jealous old gentleman soon made up his mind that the stranger was in the employ of his ward’s--the unknown--lover, the detested Count Almaviva.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The aged gentleman had sent out streams of inquiry in every direction, and he had ascertained that no such person as the drunken visitor was known in the regiment.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The aged gentleman had sent out streams of inquiry in every direction, and he had ascertained that no such person as the drunken visitor was known in the regiment.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Suspicion gave birth to acuteness, and this jealous old gentleman soon made up his mind that the stranger was in the employ of his ward’s--the unknown--lover, the detested Count Almaviva.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The aged gentleman had sent out streams of inquiry in every direction, and he had ascertained that no such person as the drunken visitor was known in the regiment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next day, Dr. Bartolo sat him down to discuss the drunken soldier.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then who was he?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Suspicion gave birth to acuteness, and this jealous old gentleman soon made up his mind that the stranger was in the employ of his ward’s--the unknown--lover, the detested Count Almaviva.
thwacking
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From this reading He was in the midst of a deep plan of retribution and revenge, when a thwacking at the outer door jerked him, as it were, from his reverie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next day, Dr. Bartolo sat him down to discuss the drunken soldier.
not known
From this reading Suspicion gave birth to acuteness, and this jealous old gentleman soon made up his mind that the stranger was in the employ of his ward’s--the unknown--lover, the detested Count Almaviva.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Suspicion gave birth to acuteness, and this jealous old gentleman soon made up his mind that the stranger was in the employ of his ward’s--the unknown--lover, the detested Count Almaviva.
someone who visits
From this reading The aged gentleman had sent out streams of inquiry in every direction, and he had ascertained that no such person as the drunken visitor was known in the regiment.
ward'snounUS /wɔːrdz/
possessive form of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Suspicion gave birth to acuteness, and this jealous old gentleman soon made up his mind that the stranger was in the employ of his ward’s--the unknown--lover, the detested Count Almaviva.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The aged gentleman had sent out streams of inquiry in every direction, and he had ascertained that no such person as the drunken visitor was known in the regiment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was in the midst of a deep plan of retribution and revenge, when a thwacking at the outer door jerked him, as it were, from his reverie.
at the time that
From this reading He was in the midst of a deep plan of retribution and revenge, when a thwacking at the outer door jerked him, as it were, from his reverie.
which person or people
From this reading Then who was he?
