1910
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From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
4th
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From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "'But who are you?'
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked in Italian.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "'But who are you?'
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
Caterina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "'Well, the place is at your disposal,' I said, sitting down on a chair and smoking my pipe, feeling quite sure of myself.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading "'Well, the place is at your disposal,' I said, sitting down on a chair and smoking my pipe, feeling quite sure of myself.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "'Well, the place is at your disposal,' I said, sitting down on a chair and smoking my pipe, feeling quite sure of myself.
being one more than seven
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "'Well, the place is at your disposal,' I said, sitting down on a chair and smoking my pipe, feeling quite sure of myself.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading "'We are government officers,' one of them replied in Italian, and he showed me his shield.
GREENHORNnoun
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "'We are government officers,' one of them replied in Italian, and he showed me his shield.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "'We are government officers,' one of them replied in Italian, and he showed me his shield.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I asked in Italian.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "'Well, the place is at your disposal,' I said, sitting down on a chair and smoking my pipe, feeling quite sure of myself.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading I asked in Italian.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
the force of workers available
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
motioningverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "'Well, the place is at your disposal,' I said, sitting down on a chair and smoking my pipe, feeling quite sure of myself.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "'Well, the place is at your disposal,' I said, sitting down on a chair and smoking my pipe, feeling quite sure of myself.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "'We are government officers,' one of them replied in Italian, and he showed me his shield.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "'We are government officers,' one of them replied in Italian, and he showed me his shield.
PINCHINGverbUS /ˈpɪntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “pinch” — squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading "'Well, the place is at your disposal,' I said, sitting down on a chair and smoking my pipe, feeling quite sure of myself.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "'Well, the place is at your disposal,' I said, sitting down on a chair and smoking my pipe, feeling quite sure of myself.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "'We are government officers,' one of them replied in Italian, and he showed me his shield.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "'Well, the place is at your disposal,' I said, sitting down on a chair and smoking my pipe, feeling quite sure of myself.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading "'We are government officers,' one of them replied in Italian, and he showed me his shield.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "'We are government officers,' one of them replied in Italian, and he showed me his shield.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "'Well, the place is at your disposal,' I said, sitting down on a chair and smoking my pipe, feeling quite sure of myself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading "'Well, the place is at your disposal,' I said, sitting down on a chair and smoking my pipe, feeling quite sure of myself.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "'Well, the place is at your disposal,' I said, sitting down on a chair and smoking my pipe, feeling quite sure of myself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "'We are government officers,' one of them replied in Italian, and he showed me his shield.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "'We are government officers,' one of them replied in Italian, and he showed me his shield.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "'Well, the place is at your disposal,' I said, sitting down on a chair and smoking my pipe, feeling quite sure of myself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
at the time that
From this reading PINCHING THE GREENHORN "I had been at this place about a month and a half when, on the night of January 4th, 1910, about eight o'clock, six men came into the house and, motioning me not to move, declared that I and Caterina were under arrest.
which person or people
From this reading "'But who are you?'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "'But who are you?'
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "'Well, the place is at your disposal,' I said, sitting down on a chair and smoking my pipe, feeling quite sure of myself.
