used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Taquisara told him of what had taken place, the priest knew that he need not disturb Veronica for permission to leave Muro, merely for the sake of gaining a day or two.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading One day was all he needed, and there would be three weeks from the tenth of December to the first of January.
in addition
From this reading He also set all his manuscripts and books in order.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One day was all he needed, and there would be three weeks from the tenth of December to the first of January.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading The tenth of December was at hand, on which day Don Teodoro had been in the habit of going to Naples to pay his annual visit to his friend Don Matteo.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The tenth of December was at hand, on which day Don Teodoro had been in the habit of going to Naples to pay his annual visit to his friend Don Matteo.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He made his preparations for the little journey with much care, and went away with more luggage than usual.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One day was all he needed, and there would be three weeks from the tenth of December to the first of January.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The tenth of December was at hand, on which day Don Teodoro had been in the habit of going to Naples to pay his annual visit to his friend Don Matteo.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading He also set all his manuscripts and books in order.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He made his preparations for the little journey with much care, and went away with more luggage than usual.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The tenth of December was at hand, on which day Don Teodoro had been in the habit of going to Naples to pay his annual visit to his friend Don Matteo.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading The tenth of December was at hand, on which day Don Teodoro had been in the habit of going to Naples to pay his annual visit to his friend Don Matteo.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading When Taquisara told him of what had taken place, the priest knew that he need not disturb Veronica for permission to leave Muro, merely for the sake of gaining a day or two.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading The tenth of December was at hand, on which day Don Teodoro had been in the habit of going to Naples to pay his annual visit to his friend Don Matteo.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading One day was all he needed, and there would be three weeks from the tenth of December to the first of January.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Taquisara told him of what had taken place, the priest knew that he need not disturb Veronica for permission to leave Muro, merely for the sake of gaining a day or two.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The tenth of December was at hand, on which day Don Teodoro had been in the habit of going to Naples to pay his annual visit to his friend Don Matteo.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One day was all he needed, and there would be three weeks from the tenth of December to the first of January.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading When Taquisara told him of what had taken place, the priest knew that he need not disturb Veronica for permission to leave Muro, merely for the sake of gaining a day or two.
the act of departing
From this reading The tenth of December was at hand, on which day Don Teodoro had been in the habit of going to Naples to pay his annual visit to his friend Don Matteo.
an established custom
From this reading The tenth of December was at hand, on which day Don Teodoro had been in the habit of going to Naples to pay his annual visit to his friend Don Matteo.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The tenth of December was at hand, on which day Don Teodoro had been in the habit of going to Naples to pay his annual visit to his friend Don Matteo.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The tenth of December was at hand, on which day Don Teodoro had been in the habit of going to Naples to pay his annual visit to his friend Don Matteo.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Taquisara told him of what had taken place, the priest knew that he need not disturb Veronica for permission to leave Muro, merely for the sake of gaining a day or two.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Taquisara told him of what had taken place, the priest knew that he need not disturb Veronica for permission to leave Muro, merely for the sake of gaining a day or two.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The tenth of December was at hand, on which day Don Teodoro had been in the habit of going to Naples to pay his annual visit to his friend Don Matteo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The tenth of December was at hand, on which day Don Teodoro had been in the habit of going to Naples to pay his annual visit to his friend Don Matteo.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading One day was all he needed, and there would be three weeks from the tenth of December to the first of January.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He made his preparations for the little journey with much care, and went away with more luggage than usual.
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 When Taquisara told him of what had taken place, the priest knew that he need not disturb Veronica for permission to leave Muro, merely for the sake of gaining a day or two.
go away from a place
From this reading When Taquisara told him of what had taken place, the priest knew that he need not disturb Veronica for permission to leave Muro, merely for the sake of gaining a day or two.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He made his preparations for the little journey with much care, and went away with more luggage than usual.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading He made his preparations for the little journey with much care, and went away with more luggage than usual.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made his preparations for the little journey with much care, and went away with more luggage than usual.
manuscriptsnounUS /ˈmænjəskrɪpts/
plural of “manuscript” — the form of a literary work submitted for publication
From this reading He also set all his manuscripts and books in order.
Matteo
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From this reading The tenth of December was at hand, on which day Don Teodoro had been in the habit of going to Naples to pay his annual visit to his friend Don Matteo.
and nothing more
From this reading When Taquisara told him of what had taken place, the priest knew that he need not disturb Veronica for permission to leave Muro, merely for the sake of gaining a day or two.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He made his preparations for the little journey with much care, and went away with more luggage than usual.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He made his preparations for the little journey with much care, and went away with more luggage than usual.
Muro
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From this reading When Taquisara told him of what had taken place, the priest knew that he need not disturb Veronica for permission to leave Muro, merely for the sake of gaining a day or two.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading The tenth of December was at hand, on which day Don Teodoro had been in the habit of going to Naples to pay his annual visit to his friend Don Matteo.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading When Taquisara told him of what had taken place, the priest knew that he need not disturb Veronica for permission to leave Muro, merely for the sake of gaining a day or two.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading One day was all he needed, and there would be three weeks from the tenth of December to the first of January.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Taquisara told him of what had taken place, the priest knew that he need not disturb Veronica for permission to leave Muro, merely for the sake of gaining a day or two.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The tenth of December was at hand, on which day Don Teodoro had been in the habit of going to Naples to pay his annual visit to his friend Don Matteo.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The tenth of December was at hand, on which day Don Teodoro had been in the habit of going to Naples to pay his annual visit to his friend Don Matteo.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day was all he needed, and there would be three weeks from the tenth of December to the first of January.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When Taquisara told him of what had taken place, the priest knew that he need not disturb Veronica for permission to leave Muro, merely for the sake of gaining a day or two.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He also set all his manuscripts and books in order.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The tenth of December was at hand, on which day Don Teodoro had been in the habit of going to Naples to pay his annual visit to his friend Don Matteo.
approval to do something
From this reading When Taquisara told him of what had taken place, the priest knew that he need not disturb Veronica for permission to leave Muro, merely for the sake of gaining a day or two.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When Taquisara told him of what had taken place, the priest knew that he need not disturb Veronica for permission to leave Muro, merely for the sake of gaining a day or two.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading He made his preparations for the little journey with much care, and went away with more luggage than usual.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading When Taquisara told him of what had taken place, the priest knew that he need not disturb Veronica for permission to leave Muro, merely for the sake of gaining a day or two.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading When Taquisara told him of what had taken place, the priest knew that he need not disturb Veronica for permission to leave Muro, merely for the sake of gaining a day or two.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He also set all his manuscripts and books in order.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading When Taquisara told him of what had taken place, the priest knew that he need not disturb Veronica for permission to leave Muro, merely for the sake of gaining a day or two.
Taquisara
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From this reading When Taquisara told him of what had taken place, the priest knew that he need not disturb Veronica for permission to leave Muro, merely for the sake of gaining a day or two.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading The tenth of December was at hand, on which day Don Teodoro had been in the habit of going to Naples to pay his annual visit to his friend Don Matteo.
Teodoro
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From this reading The tenth of December was at hand, on which day Don Teodoro had been in the habit of going to Naples to pay his annual visit to his friend Don Matteo.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He made his preparations for the little journey with much care, and went away with more luggage than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Taquisara told him of what had taken place, the priest knew that he need not disturb Veronica for permission to leave Muro, merely for the sake of gaining a day or two.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The tenth of December was at hand, on which day Don Teodoro had been in the habit of going to Naples to pay his annual visit to his friend Don Matteo.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One day was all he needed, and there would be three weeks from the tenth of December to the first of January.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading One day was all he needed, and there would be three weeks from the tenth of December to the first of January.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The tenth of December was at hand, on which day Don Teodoro had been in the habit of going to Naples to pay his annual visit to his friend Don Matteo.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When Taquisara told him of what had taken place, the priest knew that he need not disturb Veronica for permission to leave Muro, merely for the sake of gaining a day or two.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When Taquisara told him of what had taken place, the priest knew that he need not disturb Veronica for permission to leave Muro, merely for the sake of gaining a day or two.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He made his preparations for the little journey with much care, and went away with more luggage than usual.
VeronicanounUS /vərˈɑːnɪkə/
any plant of the genus Veronica
From this reading When Taquisara told him of what had taken place, the priest knew that he need not disturb Veronica for permission to leave Muro, merely for the sake of gaining a day or two.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The tenth of December was at hand, on which day Don Teodoro had been in the habit of going to Naples to pay his annual visit to his friend Don Matteo.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tenth of December was at hand, on which day Don Teodoro had been in the habit of going to Naples to pay his annual visit to his friend Don Matteo.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading One day was all he needed, and there would be three weeks from the tenth of December to the first of January.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He made his preparations for the little journey with much care, and went away with more luggage than usual.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When Taquisara told him of what had taken place, the priest knew that he need not disturb Veronica for permission to leave Muro, merely for the sake of gaining a day or two.
at the time that
From this reading When Taquisara told him of what had taken place, the priest knew that he need not disturb Veronica for permission to leave Muro, merely for the sake of gaining a day or two.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The tenth of December was at hand, on which day Don Teodoro had been in the habit of going to Naples to pay his annual visit to his friend Don Matteo.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He made his preparations for the little journey with much care, and went away with more luggage than usual.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One day was all he needed, and there would be three weeks from the tenth of December to the first of January.
