Chapter XX

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

From this reading It was important that one of his family, his nephew, should not be obliged to yield in an open controversy; it was a point essential to the reputation of his power, which he had so much at heart.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

someone who offers opposition

From this reading The satisfaction which his nephew might himself take of his adversary would be a remedy worse than the disease.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was important that one of his family, his nephew, should not be obliged to yield in an open controversy; it was a point essential to the reputation of his power, which he had so much at heart.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was important that one of his family, his nephew, should not be obliged to yield in an open controversy; it was a point essential to the reputation of his power, which he had so much at heart.

a small patch of facial hair just below the lower lip and above the chin

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Should he order him to leave his castle, when obedience would seem like flying from the field of battle?

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

a hooded cloak for women

From this reading Legal force could have no power over the capuchin; the clergy were entirely exempt from secular jurisdiction.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Should he order him to leave his castle, when obedience would seem like flying from the field of battle?

in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)

From this reading Legal force could have no power over the capuchin; the clergy were entirely exempt from secular jurisdiction.

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

From this reading It was important that one of his family, his nephew, should not be obliged to yield in an open controversy; it was a point essential to the reputation of his power, which he had so much at heart.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Legal force could have no power over the capuchin; the clergy were entirely exempt from secular jurisdiction.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading The satisfaction which his nephew might himself take of his adversary would be a remedy worse than the disease.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Legal force could have no power over the capuchin; the clergy were entirely exempt from secular jurisdiction.

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading It was important that one of his family, his nephew, should not be obliged to yield in an open controversy; it was a point essential to the reputation of his power, which he had so much at heart.

grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

From this reading Legal force could have no power over the capuchin; the clergy were entirely exempt from secular jurisdiction.

a social unit living together

From this reading It was important that one of his family, his nephew, should not be obliged to yield in an open controversy; it was a point essential to the reputation of his power, which he had so much at heart.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Should he order him to leave his castle, when obedience would seem like flying from the field of battle?

moving swiftly

From this reading Should he order him to leave his castle, when obedience would seem like flying from the field of battle?

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Legal force could have no power over the capuchin; the clergy were entirely exempt from secular jurisdiction.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Should he order him to leave his castle, when obedience would seem like flying from the field of battle?

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

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

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

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It was important that one of his family, his nephew, should not be obliged to yield in an open controversy; it was a point essential to the reputation of his power, which he had so much at heart.

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

From this reading Should he order him to leave his castle, when obedience would seem like flying from the field of battle?

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The satisfaction which his nephew might himself take of his adversary would be a remedy worse than the disease.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was important that one of his family, his nephew, should not be obliged to yield in an open controversy; it was a point essential to the reputation of his power, which he had so much at heart.

of great significance or value

From this reading It was important that one of his family, his nephew, should not be obliged to yield in an open controversy; it was a point essential to the reputation of his power, which he had so much at heart.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

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

From this reading It was important that one of his family, his nephew, should not be obliged to yield in an open controversy; it was a point essential to the reputation of his power, which he had so much at heart.

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From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

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

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law

From this reading Legal force could have no power over the capuchin; the clergy were entirely exempt from secular jurisdiction.

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

go away from a place

From this reading Should he order him to leave his castle, when obedience would seem like flying from the field of battle?

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading Legal force could have no power over the capuchin; the clergy were entirely exempt from secular jurisdiction.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Should he order him to leave his castle, when obedience would seem like flying from the field of battle?

engage in

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The satisfaction which his nephew might himself take of his adversary would be a remedy worse than the disease.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was important that one of his family, his nephew, should not be obliged to yield in an open controversy; it was a point essential to the reputation of his power, which he had so much at heart.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading It was important that one of his family, his nephew, should not be obliged to yield in an open controversy; it was a point essential to the reputation of his power, which he had so much at heart.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

not any; not one

From this reading Legal force could have no power over the capuchin; the clergy were entirely exempt from secular jurisdiction.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading Should he order him to leave his castle, when obedience would seem like flying from the field of battle?

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading It was important that one of his family, his nephew, should not be obliged to yield in an open controversy; it was a point essential to the reputation of his power, which he had so much at heart.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was important that one of his family, his nephew, should not be obliged to yield in an open controversy; it was a point essential to the reputation of his power, which he had so much at heart.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading It was important that one of his family, his nephew, should not be obliged to yield in an open controversy; it was a point essential to the reputation of his power, which he had so much at heart.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Should he order him to leave his castle, when obedience would seem like flying from the field of battle?

above and across; more than

From this reading Legal force could have no power over the capuchin; the clergy were entirely exempt from secular jurisdiction.

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From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It was important that one of his family, his nephew, should not be obliged to yield in an open controversy; it was a point essential to the reputation of his power, which he had so much at heart.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading It was important that one of his family, his nephew, should not be obliged to yield in an open controversy; it was a point essential to the reputation of his power, which he had so much at heart.

of or associated with a province

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

From this reading The satisfaction which his nephew might himself take of his adversary would be a remedy worse than the disease.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading It was important that one of his family, his nephew, should not be obliged to yield in an open controversy; it was a point essential to the reputation of his power, which he had so much at heart.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading The satisfaction which his nephew might himself take of his adversary would be a remedy worse than the disease.

of or relating to the doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations

From this reading Legal force could have no power over the capuchin; the clergy were entirely exempt from secular jurisdiction.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Should he order him to leave his castle, when obedience would seem like flying from the field of battle?

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was important that one of his family, his nephew, should not be obliged to yield in an open controversy; it was a point essential to the reputation of his power, which he had so much at heart.

used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was important that one of his family, his nephew, should not be obliged to yield in an open controversy; it was a point essential to the reputation of his power, which he had so much at heart.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

carry out

From this reading The satisfaction which his nephew might himself take of his adversary would be a remedy worse than the disease.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The satisfaction which his nephew might himself take of his adversary would be a remedy worse than the disease.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was important that one of his family, his nephew, should not be obliged to yield in an open controversy; it was a point essential to the reputation of his power, which he had so much at heart.

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

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

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

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

the act of using

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

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

From this reading It was important that one of his family, his nephew, should not be obliged to yield in an open controversy; it was a point essential to the reputation of his power, which he had so much at heart.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Legal force could have no power over the capuchin; the clergy were entirely exempt from secular jurisdiction.

at the time that

From this reading Should he order him to leave his castle, when obedience would seem like flying from the field of battle?

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

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

From this reading It was important that one of his family, his nephew, should not be obliged to yield in an open controversy; it was a point essential to the reputation of his power, which he had so much at heart.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading The satisfaction which his nephew might himself take of his adversary would be a remedy worse than the disease.

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

From this reading The signor count formed the resolution to make use of the father provincial to cut the knot of these perplexities; whether he would have thought of this, had it not been suggested by Attilio, it is impossible to determine, inasmuch as he would never have acknowledged this to be the case.

be the cause or source of

From this reading It was important that one of his family, his nephew, should not be obliged to yield in an open controversy; it was a point essential to the reputation of his power, which he had so much at heart.