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The Barrel Mystery
The Barrel Mystery

Chapter XXVI

Chapter 26 of The Barrel Mystery is here in full — 192 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.
A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.
While on shipboard he became acquainted with Giuseppe Gudo, a tailor of Newark, New Jersey.
After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.
Schiavi never met any Carlino, he says, but Gudo had spoken about him (Schiavi), the latter learned at the drug store.
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The Barrel Mystery

Chapter XXVI

Chapter 26 of The Barrel Mystery is here in full — 192 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/38 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.
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A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.
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While on shipboard he became acquainted with Giuseppe Gudo, a tailor of Newark, New Jersey.
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After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.
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Schiavi never met any Carlino, he says, but Gudo had spoken about him (Schiavi), the latter learned at the drug store.

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affords verb US /əˈfɔːrdz/

third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading “"BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.”

enlisting noun US /enˈlɪstɪŋ/

the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.)

From this reading “"BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.”

Newark noun US /ˈnuːərk/

the largest city in New Jersey; located in northeastern New Jersey

From this reading “While on shipboard he became acquainted with Giuseppe Gudo, a tailor of Newark, New Jersey.”

procedure noun US /prəˈsiːdʒər/

a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

From this reading “"BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.”

propaganda noun US /ˌprɑːpəˈɡændə/

information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause

From this reading “"BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.”

Rio noun US /ˈriːoʊ/

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading “A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.”

shipboard adjective US /ˈʃɪpbɔːrd/

casual or ephemeral as if taking place on board a ship

From this reading “While on shipboard he became acquainted with Giuseppe Gudo, a tailor of Newark, New Jersey.”

steamship noun US /ˈstiːmʃɪp/

a ship powered by one or more steam engines

From this reading “A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

drug store verb + noun

In this reading “A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.”

became acquainted verb + adjective counted as “become acquainted”

In this reading “While on shipboard he became acquainted with Giuseppe Gudo, a tailor of Newark, New Jersey.”

in the middle preposition + article + noun counted as “in … middle”

In this reading “A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.”

same year adjective + noun

In this reading “A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.”

arriving in verb + particle counted as “arrive in”

In this reading “A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.”

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1909

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From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

20

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From this reading After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.

23

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From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

7

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From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.

acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/

having fair knowledge of

From this reading While on shipboard he became acquainted with Giuseppe Gudo, a tailor of Newark, New Jersey.

affordsverbUS /əˈfɔːrdz/

third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.

Antonio

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From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Schiavi never met any Carlino, he says, but Gudo had spoken about him (Schiavi), the latter learned at the drug store.

arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

askverbUS /æsk/

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.

becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading While on shipboard he became acquainted with Giuseppe Gudo, a tailor of Newark, New Jersey.

becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

BLACK-HAND

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From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

Bono

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From this reading After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.

Broome

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From this reading After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Schiavi never met any Carlino, he says, but Gudo had spoken about him (Schiavi), the latter learned at the drug store.

Carlino

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From this reading After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.

cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

denounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

drugverbUS /drʌɡ/

administer a drug to

From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.

enlistingnounUS /enˈlɪstɪŋ/

the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.)

From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

fairadjectiveUS /fer/

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.

friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.

gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/

an association of criminals

From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.

Giuseppe

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From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

Gudo

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From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

Gunther

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From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Schiavi never met any Carlino, he says, but Gudo had spoken about him (Schiavi), the latter learned at the drug store.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

Janeiro

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From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

JerseynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/

a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading While on shipboard he became acquainted with Giuseppe Gudo, a tailor of Newark, New Jersey.

latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Schiavi never met any Carlino, he says, but Gudo had spoken about him (Schiavi), the latter learned at the drug store.

learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Schiavi never met any Carlino, he says, but Gudo had spoken about him (Schiavi), the latter learned at the drug store.

leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

litho-engraver

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From this reading After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.

Lupo-Morello

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From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

meetverbUS /miːt/

come together

From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

membernounUS /ˈmembər/

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

metverbUS /met/

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Schiavi never met any Carlino, he says, but Gudo had spoken about him (Schiavi), the latter learned at the drug store.

methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

Miloni

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From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

Mocito

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From this reading After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Schiavi never met any Carlino, he says, but Gudo had spoken about him (Schiavi), the latter learned at the drug store.

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

NewarknounUS /ˈnuːərk/

the largest city in New Jersey; located in northeastern New Jersey

From this reading While on shipboard he became acquainted with Giuseppe Gudo, a tailor of Newark, New Jersey.

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

procedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/

a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

PROPAGANDAnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈɡændə/

information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause

From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

saysnounUS /sez/

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.

Schiavi

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From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

scopenounUS /skoʊp/

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

sendverbUS /send/

cause to go somewhere

From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.

servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

shipboardadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪpbɔːrd/

casual or ephemeral as if taking place on board a ship

From this reading While on shipboard he became acquainted with Giuseppe Gudo, a tailor of Newark, New Jersey.

spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Schiavi never met any Carlino, he says, but Gudo had spoken about him (Schiavi), the latter learned at the drug store.

steamshipnounUS /ˈstiːmʃɪp/

a ship powered by one or more steam engines

From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

storenounUS /stɔːr/

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

StreetnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.

strikingadjectiveUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.

sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

tailorverbUS /ˈteɪlər/

adjust to a specific need or market

From this reading While on shipboard he became acquainted with Giuseppe Gudo, a tailor of Newark, New Jersey.

tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.

tellsnounUS /telz/

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading While on shipboard he became acquainted with Giuseppe Gudo, a tailor of Newark, New Jersey.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading While on shipboard he became acquainted with Giuseppe Gudo, a tailor of Newark, New Jersey.

world-wideadjective

involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope

From this reading "BLACK-HAND" PROPAGANDA The method followed in enlisting Antonio Schiavi into the service of the gang affords a typical example of the cunning, watchful procedure of the Lupo-Morello secret propaganda, which was in a fair way to become of world-wide scope.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading After striking up a friendly acquaintance with Gudo Schiavi says, and telling Gudo that he was a litho-engraver, Bono sent him to the drug store of Mocito, at No. 20 Broome Street, where Schiavi was to ask for Giuseppe Carlino, another litho-engraver who would get employment in New York for Schiavi.

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

YorknounUS /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading A gang member, Giuseppe Gudo, managed to send Schiavi to a drug store where he was sure to meet Antonio Miloni.[7] Schiavi tells of leaving Rio de Janeiro about February 23, 1909, on the steamship _Gunther_, and arriving in New York in the middle of February of the same year.

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