Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading The room was small and the first impression of colour which it gave was that of a strong, deep yellow.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Gregorio was presumably in his study, busy with his perpetual accounts or otherwise occupied.

Having no one else present.

From this reading On that same night, when Veronica had gone to her room, Bosio Macomer remained alone with the countess in the small drawing-room in which the family generally spent the evening.

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

From this reading There was yellow damask on the walls, the curtains were of an old sort of silk material in stripes of yellow and chocolate, and most of the furniture was covered with yellow satin.

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

From this reading He very often spent the hours between dinner and bed-time by himself, leaving his brother to keep his wife company if Veronica chose to retire early.

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From this reading He very often spent the hours between dinner and bed-time by himself, leaving his brother to keep his wife company if Veronica chose to retire early.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He very often spent the hours between dinner and bed-time by himself, leaving his brother to keep his wife company if Veronica chose to retire early.

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From this reading On that same night, when Veronica had gone to her room, Bosio Macomer remained alone with the countess in the small drawing-room in which the family generally spent the evening.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading He very often spent the hours between dinner and bed-time by himself, leaving his brother to keep his wife company if Veronica chose to retire early.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Gregorio was presumably in his study, busy with his perpetual accounts or otherwise occupied.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He very often spent the hours between dinner and bed-time by himself, leaving his brother to keep his wife company if Veronica chose to retire early.

a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot

From this reading There was yellow damask on the walls, the curtains were of an old sort of silk material in stripes of yellow and chocolate, and most of the furniture was covered with yellow satin.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading He very often spent the hours between dinner and bed-time by himself, leaving his brother to keep his wife company if Veronica chose to retire early.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading The room was small and the first impression of colour which it gave was that of a strong, deep yellow.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading He very often spent the hours between dinner and bed-time by himself, leaving his brother to keep his wife company if Veronica chose to retire early.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading On that same night, when Veronica had gone to her room, Bosio Macomer remained alone with the countess in the small drawing-room in which the family generally spent the evening.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading There was yellow damask on the walls, the curtains were of an old sort of silk material in stripes of yellow and chocolate, and most of the furniture was covered with yellow satin.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading There was yellow damask on the walls, the curtains were of an old sort of silk material in stripes of yellow and chocolate, and most of the furniture was covered with yellow satin.

a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern

From this reading There was yellow damask on the walls, the curtains were of an old sort of silk material in stripes of yellow and chocolate, and most of the furniture was covered with yellow satin.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The room was small and the first impression of colour which it gave was that of a strong, deep yellow.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading He very often spent the hours between dinner and bed-time by himself, leaving his brother to keep his wife company if Veronica chose to retire early.

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From this reading On that same night, when Veronica had gone to her room, Bosio Macomer remained alone with the countess in the small drawing-room in which the family generally spent the evening.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He very often spent the hours between dinner and bed-time by himself, leaving his brother to keep his wife company if Veronica chose to retire early.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On that same night, when Veronica had gone to her room, Bosio Macomer remained alone with the countess in the small drawing-room in which the family generally spent the evening.

a social unit living together

From this reading On that same night, when Veronica had gone to her room, Bosio Macomer remained alone with the countess in the small drawing-room in which the family generally spent the evening.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The room was small and the first impression of colour which it gave was that of a strong, deep yellow.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading There was yellow damask on the walls, the curtains were of an old sort of silk material in stripes of yellow and chocolate, and most of the furniture was covered with yellow satin.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The room was small and the first impression of colour which it gave was that of a strong, deep yellow.

usually; as a rule

From this reading On that same night, when Veronica had gone to her room, Bosio Macomer remained alone with the countess in the small drawing-room in which the family generally spent the evening.

destroyed or killed

From this reading On that same night, when Veronica had gone to her room, Bosio Macomer remained alone with the countess in the small drawing-room in which the family generally spent the evening.

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From this reading Gregorio was presumably in his study, busy with his perpetual accounts or otherwise occupied.

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

From this reading On that same night, when Veronica had gone to her room, Bosio Macomer remained alone with the countess in the small drawing-room in which the family generally spent the evening.

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

From this reading He very often spent the hours between dinner and bed-time by himself, leaving his brother to keep his wife company if Veronica chose to retire early.

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

From this reading On that same night, when Veronica had gone to her room, Bosio Macomer remained alone with the countess in the small drawing-room in which the family generally spent the evening.

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

From this reading He very often spent the hours between dinner and bed-time by himself, leaving his brother to keep his wife company if Veronica chose to retire early.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Gregorio was presumably in his study, busy with his perpetual accounts or otherwise occupied.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading He very often spent the hours between dinner and bed-time by himself, leaving his brother to keep his wife company if Veronica chose to retire early.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He very often spent the hours between dinner and bed-time by himself, leaving his brother to keep his wife company if Veronica chose to retire early.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The room was small and the first impression of colour which it gave was that of a strong, deep yellow.

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

From this reading On that same night, when Veronica had gone to her room, Bosio Macomer remained alone with the countess in the small drawing-room in which the family generally spent the evening.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The room was small and the first impression of colour which it gave was that of a strong, deep yellow.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He very often spent the hours between dinner and bed-time by himself, leaving his brother to keep his wife company if Veronica chose to retire early.

the act of departing

From this reading He very often spent the hours between dinner and bed-time by himself, leaving his brother to keep his wife company if Veronica chose to retire early.

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From this reading On that same night, when Veronica had gone to her room, Bosio Macomer remained alone with the countess in the small drawing-room in which the family generally spent the evening.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading There was yellow damask on the walls, the curtains were of an old sort of silk material in stripes of yellow and chocolate, and most of the furniture was covered with yellow satin.

used to form the superlative

From this reading There was yellow damask on the walls, the curtains were of an old sort of silk material in stripes of yellow and chocolate, and most of the furniture was covered with yellow satin.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading On that same night, when Veronica had gone to her room, Bosio Macomer remained alone with the countess in the small drawing-room in which the family generally spent the evening.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Gregorio was presumably in his study, busy with his perpetual accounts or otherwise occupied.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The room was small and the first impression of colour which it gave was that of a strong, deep yellow.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He very often spent the hours between dinner and bed-time by himself, leaving his brother to keep his wife company if Veronica chose to retire early.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading There was yellow damask on the walls, the curtains were of an old sort of silk material in stripes of yellow and chocolate, and most of the furniture was covered with yellow satin.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On that same night, when Veronica had gone to her room, Bosio Macomer remained alone with the countess in the small drawing-room in which the family generally spent the evening.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Gregorio was presumably in his study, busy with his perpetual accounts or otherwise occupied.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Gregorio was presumably in his study, busy with his perpetual accounts or otherwise occupied.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Gregorio was presumably in his study, busy with his perpetual accounts or otherwise occupied.

by reasonable assumption

From this reading Gregorio was presumably in his study, busy with his perpetual accounts or otherwise occupied.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading On that same night, when Veronica had gone to her room, Bosio Macomer remained alone with the countess in the small drawing-room in which the family generally spent the evening.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading He very often spent the hours between dinner and bed-time by himself, leaving his brother to keep his wife company if Veronica chose to retire early.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading On that same night, when Veronica had gone to her room, Bosio Macomer remained alone with the countess in the small drawing-room in which the family generally spent the evening.

Identical; not different.

From this reading On that same night, when Veronica had gone to her room, Bosio Macomer remained alone with the countess in the small drawing-room in which the family generally spent the evening.

a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading There was yellow damask on the walls, the curtains were of an old sort of silk material in stripes of yellow and chocolate, and most of the furniture was covered with yellow satin.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading There was yellow damask on the walls, the curtains were of an old sort of silk material in stripes of yellow and chocolate, and most of the furniture was covered with yellow satin.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On that same night, when Veronica had gone to her room, Bosio Macomer remained alone with the countess in the small drawing-room in which the family generally spent the evening.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading There was yellow damask on the walls, the curtains were of an old sort of silk material in stripes of yellow and chocolate, and most of the furniture was covered with yellow satin.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading On that same night, when Veronica had gone to her room, Bosio Macomer remained alone with the countess in the small drawing-room in which the family generally spent the evening.

V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service

From this reading There was yellow damask on the walls, the curtains were of an old sort of silk material in stripes of yellow and chocolate, and most of the furniture was covered with yellow satin.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The room was small and the first impression of colour which it gave was that of a strong, deep yellow.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Gregorio was presumably in his study, busy with his perpetual accounts or otherwise occupied.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On that same night, when Veronica had gone to her room, Bosio Macomer remained alone with the countess in the small drawing-room in which the family generally spent the evening.

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

From this reading On that same night, when Veronica had gone to her room, Bosio Macomer remained alone with the countess in the small drawing-room in which the family generally spent the evening.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was yellow damask on the walls, the curtains were of an old sort of silk material in stripes of yellow and chocolate, and most of the furniture was covered with yellow satin.

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

From this reading On that same night, when Veronica had gone to her room, Bosio Macomer remained alone with the countess in the small drawing-room in which the family generally spent the evening.

any plant of the genus Veronica

From this reading On that same night, when Veronica had gone to her room, Bosio Macomer remained alone with the countess in the small drawing-room in which the family generally spent the evening.

precisely as stated

From this reading He very often spent the hours between dinner and bed-time by himself, leaving his brother to keep his wife company if Veronica chose to retire early.

plural of “wall” — 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 There was yellow damask on the walls, the curtains were of an old sort of silk material in stripes of yellow and chocolate, and most of the furniture was covered with yellow satin.

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

From this reading Gregorio was presumably in his study, busy with his perpetual accounts or otherwise occupied.

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

From this reading There was yellow damask on the walls, the curtains were of an old sort of silk material in stripes of yellow and chocolate, and most of the furniture was covered with yellow satin.

at the time that

From this reading On that same night, when Veronica had gone to her room, Bosio Macomer remained alone with the countess in the small drawing-room in which the family generally spent the evening.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading On that same night, when Veronica had gone to her room, Bosio Macomer remained alone with the countess in the small drawing-room in which the family generally spent the evening.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He very often spent the hours between dinner and bed-time by himself, leaving his brother to keep his wife company if Veronica chose to retire early.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On that same night, when Veronica had gone to her room, Bosio Macomer remained alone with the countess in the small drawing-room in which the family generally spent the evening.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading The room was small and the first impression of colour which it gave was that of a strong, deep yellow.