used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had very good reasons for not staying, but they were of such a nature that he could not explain them to her.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Yet he knew the matter was neither small nor indifferent, when he gave way to her, and afterwards.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Gianluca appeared at the dinner hour and reached the dining-room with his friend's help.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had the power, he thought, to leave Muro at a moment's notice, and in yielding to Veronica's insistence, he was only submitting, as a gentleman should, in small matters, rather than engage in a contest of will with a woman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had the power, he thought, to leave Muro at a moment's notice, and in yielding to Veronica's insistence, he was only submitting, as a gentleman should, in small matters, rather than engage in a contest of will with a woman.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading He had the power, he thought, to leave Muro at a moment's notice, and in yielding to Veronica's insistence, he was only submitting, as a gentleman should, in small matters, rather than engage in a contest of will with a woman.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Gianluca appeared at the dinner hour and reached the dining-room with his friend's help.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Gianluca appeared at the dinner hour and reached the dining-room with his friend's help.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading He had the power, he thought, to leave Muro at a moment's notice, and in yielding to Veronica's insistence, he was only submitting, as a gentleman should, in small matters, rather than engage in a contest of will with a woman.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He had very good reasons for not staying, but they were of such a nature that he could not explain them to her.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Gianluca appeared at the dinner hour and reached the dining-room with his friend's help.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Yet he knew the matter was neither small nor indifferent, when he gave way to her, and afterwards.
a man of refinement
From this reading He had the power, he thought, to leave Muro at a moment's notice, and in yielding to Veronica's insistence, he was only submitting, as a gentleman should, in small matters, rather than engage in a contest of will with a woman.
Gianluca
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From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had very good reasons for not staying, but they were of such a nature that he could not explain them to her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had very good reasons for not staying, but they were of such a nature that he could not explain them to her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Gianluca appeared at the dinner hour and reached the dining-room with his friend's help.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had very good reasons for not staying, but they were of such a nature that he could not explain them to her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Gianluca appeared at the dinner hour and reached the dining-room with his friend's help.
how
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From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Yet he knew the matter was neither small nor indifferent, when he gave way to her, and afterwards.
insistencenounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəns/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading He had the power, he thought, to leave Muro at a moment's notice, and in yielding to Veronica's insistence, he was only submitting, as a gentleman should, in small matters, rather than engage in a contest of will with a woman.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Yet he knew the matter was neither small nor indifferent, when he gave way to her, and afterwards.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
go away from a place
From this reading He had the power, he thought, to leave Muro at a moment's notice, and in yielding to Veronica's insistence, he was only submitting, as a gentleman should, in small matters, rather than engage in a contest of will with a woman.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Yet he knew the matter was neither small nor indifferent, when he gave way to her, and afterwards.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He had the power, he thought, to leave Muro at a moment's notice, and in yielding to Veronica's insistence, he was only submitting, as a gentleman should, in small matters, rather than engage in a contest of will with a woman.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading He had the power, he thought, to leave Muro at a moment's notice, and in yielding to Veronica's insistence, he was only submitting, as a gentleman should, in small matters, rather than engage in a contest of will with a woman.
Muro
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From this reading He had the power, he thought, to leave Muro at a moment's notice, and in yielding to Veronica's insistence, he was only submitting, as a gentleman should, in small matters, rather than engage in a contest of will with a woman.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He had very good reasons for not staying, but they were of such a nature that he could not explain them to her.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Yet he knew the matter was neither small nor indifferent, when he gave way to her, and afterwards.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Yet he knew the matter was neither small nor indifferent, when he gave way to her, and afterwards.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading He had the power, he thought, to leave Muro at a moment's notice, and in yielding to Veronica's insistence, he was only submitting, as a gentleman should, in small matters, rather than engage in a contest of will with a woman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
and nothing more
From this reading He had the power, he thought, to leave Muro at a moment's notice, and in yielding to Veronica's insistence, he was only submitting, as a gentleman should, in small matters, rather than engage in a contest of will with a woman.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He had the power, he thought, to leave Muro at a moment's notice, and in yielding to Veronica's insistence, he was only submitting, as a gentleman should, in small matters, rather than engage in a contest of will with a woman.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
on the contrary
From this reading He had the power, he thought, to leave Muro at a moment's notice, and in yielding to Veronica's insistence, he was only submitting, as a gentleman should, in small matters, rather than engage in a contest of will with a woman.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Gianluca appeared at the dinner hour and reached the dining-room with his friend's help.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He had very good reasons for not staying, but they were of such a nature that he could not explain them to her.
cut with a saw
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had the power, he thought, to leave Muro at a moment's notice, and in yielding to Veronica's insistence, he was only submitting, as a gentleman should, in small matters, rather than engage in a contest of will with a woman.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He had very good reasons for not staying, but they were of such a nature that he could not explain them to her.
submittingverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading He had the power, he thought, to leave Muro at a moment's notice, and in yielding to Veronica's insistence, he was only submitting, as a gentleman should, in small matters, rather than engage in a contest of will with a woman.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had very good reasons for not staying, but they were of such a nature that he could not explain them to her.
Taquisara
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From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had the power, he thought, to leave Muro at a moment's notice, and in yielding to Veronica's insistence, he was only submitting, as a gentleman should, in small matters, rather than engage in a contest of will with a woman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had very good reasons for not staying, but they were of such a nature that he could not explain them to her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had very good reasons for not staying, but they were of such a nature that he could not explain them to her.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had the power, he thought, to leave Muro at a moment's notice, and in yielding to Veronica's insistence, he was only submitting, as a gentleman should, in small matters, rather than engage in a contest of will with a woman.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
unbendingly
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From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
the act of using
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
Veronica's
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From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had very good reasons for not staying, but they were of such a nature that he could not explain them to her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Yet he knew the matter was neither small nor indifferent, when he gave way to her, and afterwards.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had very good reasons for not staying, but they were of such a nature that he could not explain them to her.
at the time that
From this reading Yet he knew the matter was neither small nor indifferent, when he gave way to her, and afterwards.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He had the power, he thought, to leave Muro at a moment's notice, and in yielding to Veronica's insistence, he was only submitting, as a gentleman should, in small matters, rather than engage in a contest of will with a woman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had the power, he thought, to leave Muro at a moment's notice, and in yielding to Veronica's insistence, he was only submitting, as a gentleman should, in small matters, rather than engage in a contest of will with a woman.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He had the power, he thought, to leave Muro at a moment's notice, and in yielding to Veronica's insistence, he was only submitting, as a gentleman should, in small matters, rather than engage in a contest of will with a woman.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet he knew the matter was neither small nor indifferent, when he gave way to her, and afterwards.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading He had the power, he thought, to leave Muro at a moment's notice, and in yielding to Veronica's insistence, he was only submitting, as a gentleman should, in small matters, rather than engage in a contest of will with a woman.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Taquisara, almost for the first time in his life, did not know how to act, but in accepting Veronica's invitation he felt that he could really be of use to Gianluca, and he saw how unbendingly determined the young princess was that he should stay.
