used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bosio had possessed a competency, which, as he died intestate, became the inheritance of his brother.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But the latter, owing to the time required for the legal formalities, had not been able to get possession of the money before he became insane, and was placed in an asylum at Aversa, where he was probably to remain until he died.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
asylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading But the latter, owing to the time required for the legal formalities, had not been able to get possession of the money before he became insane, and was placed in an asylum at Aversa, where he was probably to remain until he died.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the latter, owing to the time required for the legal formalities, had not been able to get possession of the money before he became insane, and was placed in an asylum at Aversa, where he was probably to remain until he died.
Aversa
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From this reading But the latter, owing to the time required for the legal formalities, had not been able to get possession of the money before he became insane, and was placed in an asylum at Aversa, where he was probably to remain until he died.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Bosio had possessed a competency, which, as he died intestate, became the inheritance of his brother.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But the latter, owing to the time required for the legal formalities, had not been able to get possession of the money before he became insane, and was placed in an asylum at Aversa, where he was probably to remain until he died.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But the latter, owing to the time required for the legal formalities, had not been able to get possession of the money before he became insane, and was placed in an asylum at Aversa, where he was probably to remain until he died.
Bosio
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From this reading Bosio had possessed a competency, which, as he died intestate, became the inheritance of his brother.
Bosio's
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From this reading Bosio's little fortune remained intact, and the use of it reverted to Matilde Macomer.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Bosio had possessed a competency, which, as he died intestate, became the inheritance of his brother.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Veronica was not only merciful but generous to Matilde, when she finally set her own fortune in order.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
competencynounUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnsi/
the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
From this reading Bosio had possessed a competency, which, as he died intestate, became the inheritance of his brother.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Bosio had possessed a competency, which, as he died intestate, became the inheritance of his brother.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Veronica was not only merciful but generous to Matilde, when she finally set her own fortune in order.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the latter, owing to the time required for the legal formalities, had not been able to get possession of the money before he became insane, and was placed in an asylum at Aversa, where he was probably to remain until he died.
formalitiesnounUS /fɔːrˈmælətiz/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading But the latter, owing to the time required for the legal formalities, had not been able to get possession of the money before he became insane, and was placed in an asylum at Aversa, where he was probably to remain until he died.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Veronica was not only merciful but generous to Matilde, when she finally set her own fortune in order.
set up or found
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Veronica was not only merciful but generous to Matilde, when she finally set her own fortune in order.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But the latter, owing to the time required for the legal formalities, had not been able to get possession of the money before he became insane, and was placed in an asylum at Aversa, where he was probably to remain until he died.
Ghisleri
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From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bosio had possessed a competency, which, as he died intestate, became the inheritance of his brother.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bosio had possessed a competency, which, as he died intestate, became the inheritance of his brother.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Veronica was not only merciful but generous to Matilde, when she finally set her own fortune in order.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bosio had possessed a competency, which, as he died intestate, became the inheritance of his brother.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Veronica was not only merciful but generous to Matilde, when she finally set her own fortune in order.
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading Bosio had possessed a competency, which, as he died intestate, became the inheritance of his brother.
insaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪn/
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
From this reading But the latter, owing to the time required for the legal formalities, had not been able to get possession of the money before he became insane, and was placed in an asylum at Aversa, where he was probably to remain until he died.
intactadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtækt/
constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
From this reading Bosio's little fortune remained intact, and the use of it reverted to Matilde Macomer.
intestateadjective
having made no legally valid will before death or not disposed of by a legal will
From this reading Bosio had possessed a competency, which, as he died intestate, became the inheritance of his brother.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bosio's little fortune remained intact, and the use of it reverted to Matilde Macomer.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading But the latter, owing to the time required for the legal formalities, had not been able to get possession of the money before he became insane, and was placed in an asylum at Aversa, where he was probably to remain until he died.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading But the latter, owing to the time required for the legal formalities, had not been able to get possession of the money before he became insane, and was placed in an asylum at Aversa, where he was probably to remain until he died.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bosio's little fortune remained intact, and the use of it reverted to Matilde Macomer.
Macomer
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From this reading Bosio's little fortune remained intact, and the use of it reverted to Matilde Macomer.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
Matilde
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From this reading Veronica was not only merciful but generous to Matilde, when she finally set her own fortune in order.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
mercifuladjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
showing or giving mercy
From this reading Veronica was not only merciful but generous to Matilde, when she finally set her own fortune in order.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading But the latter, owing to the time required for the legal formalities, had not been able to get possession of the money before he became insane, and was placed in an asylum at Aversa, where he was probably to remain until he died.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Veronica was not only merciful but generous to Matilde, when she finally set her own fortune in order.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
and nothing more
From this reading Veronica was not only merciful but generous to Matilde, when she finally set her own fortune in order.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Veronica was not only merciful but generous to Matilde, when she finally set her own fortune in order.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading But the latter, owing to the time required for the legal formalities, had not been able to get possession of the money before he became insane, and was placed in an asylum at Aversa, where he was probably to remain until he died.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Veronica was not only merciful but generous to Matilde, when she finally set her own fortune in order.
Pietro
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From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Bosio had possessed a competency, which, as he died intestate, became the inheritance of his brother.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading But the latter, owing to the time required for the legal formalities, had not been able to get possession of the money before he became insane, and was placed in an asylum at Aversa, where he was probably to remain until he died.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading But the latter, owing to the time required for the legal formalities, had not been able to get possession of the money before he became insane, and was placed in an asylum at Aversa, where he was probably to remain until he died.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But the latter, owing to the time required for the legal formalities, had not been able to get possession of the money before he became insane, and was placed in an asylum at Aversa, where he was probably to remain until he died.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Bosio's little fortune remained intact, and the use of it reverted to Matilde Macomer.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading But the latter, owing to the time required for the legal formalities, had not been able to get possession of the money before he became insane, and was placed in an asylum at Aversa, where he was probably to remain until he died.
revertedverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “revert” — go back to a previous state
From this reading Bosio's little fortune remained intact, and the use of it reverted to Matilde Macomer.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Veronica was not only merciful but generous to Matilde, when she finally set her own fortune in order.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Veronica was not only merciful but generous to Matilde, when she finally set her own fortune in order.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But the latter, owing to the time required for the legal formalities, had not been able to get possession of the money before he became insane, and was placed in an asylum at Aversa, where he was probably to remain until he died.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Veronica was not only merciful but generous to Matilde, when she finally set her own fortune in order.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But the latter, owing to the time required for the legal formalities, had not been able to get possession of the money before he became insane, and was placed in an asylum at Aversa, where he was probably to remain until he died.
the act of using
From this reading Bosio's little fortune remained intact, and the use of it reverted to Matilde Macomer.
VeronicanounUS /vərˈɑːnɪkə/
any plant of the genus Veronica
From this reading Veronica was not only merciful but generous to Matilde, when she finally set her own fortune in order.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Veronica was not only merciful but generous to Matilde, when she finally set her own fortune in order.
at the time that
From this reading Veronica was not only merciful but generous to Matilde, when she finally set her own fortune in order.
in or at the place that
From this reading But the latter, owing to the time required for the legal formalities, had not been able to get possession of the money before he became insane, and was placed in an asylum at Aversa, where he was probably to remain until he died.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bosio had possessed a competency, which, as he died intestate, became the inheritance of his brother.
which person or people
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
belonging to which person
From this reading Through Pietro Ghisleri she found an honest and discreet man of business, whose fortune and good name placed him above suspicion, and who arranged matters to her satisfaction, and as far to her advantage as was possible under the circumstances.
