used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The matter is thus: Sedley has received some papers”--here a look of intelligence passed between Augustus and Jack--“which he imagines may be of consequence, but being in Italian, he can't read them.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading “Sedley asks for the best Italian scholar amongst us,” said Augustus the next morning, at breakfast, “and the voice of public opinion calls upon you, Julia.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Sedley asks for the best Italian scholar amongst us,” said Augustus the next morning, at breakfast, “and the voice of public opinion calls upon you, Julia.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I'll not repeat it,” said she, laughing, “and I 'll even behave as if I did n't believe it.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Sedley asks for the best Italian scholar amongst us,” said Augustus the next morning, at breakfast, “and the voice of public opinion calls upon you, Julia.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Sedley asks for the best Italian scholar amongst us,” said Augustus the next morning, at breakfast, “and the voice of public opinion calls upon you, Julia.”
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading “Sedley asks for the best Italian scholar amongst us,” said Augustus the next morning, at breakfast, “and the voice of public opinion calls upon you, Julia.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “The matter is thus: Sedley has received some papers”--here a look of intelligence passed between Augustus and Jack--“which he imagines may be of consequence, but being in Italian, he can't read them.
behaveverbUS /bɪˈheɪv/
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading I'll not repeat it,” said she, laughing, “and I 'll even behave as if I did n't believe it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “The matter is thus: Sedley has received some papers”--here a look of intelligence passed between Augustus and Jack--“which he imagines may be of consequence, but being in Italian, he can't read them.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I'll not repeat it,” said she, laughing, “and I 'll even behave as if I did n't believe it.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “Sedley asks for the best Italian scholar amongst us,” said Augustus the next morning, at breakfast, “and the voice of public opinion calls upon you, Julia.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “The matter is thus: Sedley has received some papers”--here a look of intelligence passed between Augustus and Jack--“which he imagines may be of consequence, but being in Italian, he can't read them.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading “Sedley asks for the best Italian scholar amongst us,” said Augustus the next morning, at breakfast, “and the voice of public opinion calls upon you, Julia.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “The matter is thus: Sedley has received some papers”--here a look of intelligence passed between Augustus and Jack--“which he imagines may be of consequence, but being in Italian, he can't read them.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading “Sedley asks for the best Italian scholar amongst us,” said Augustus the next morning, at breakfast, “and the voice of public opinion calls upon you, Julia.”
can't
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From this reading “The matter is thus: Sedley has received some papers”--here a look of intelligence passed between Augustus and Jack--“which he imagines may be of consequence, but being in Italian, he can't read them.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading “You know what Figaro said of 'common report.'
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading “The matter is thus: Sedley has received some papers”--here a look of intelligence passed between Augustus and Jack--“which he imagines may be of consequence, but being in Italian, he can't read them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I'll not repeat it,” said she, laughing, “and I 'll even behave as if I did n't believe it.
divisible by two
From this reading I'll not repeat it,” said she, laughing, “and I 'll even behave as if I did n't believe it.
Figaro
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From this reading “You know what Figaro said of 'common report.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Sedley asks for the best Italian scholar amongst us,” said Augustus the next morning, at breakfast, “and the voice of public opinion calls upon you, Julia.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The matter is thus: Sedley has received some papers”--here a look of intelligence passed between Augustus and Jack--“which he imagines may be of consequence, but being in Italian, he can't read them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The matter is thus: Sedley has received some papers”--here a look of intelligence passed between Augustus and Jack--“which he imagines may be of consequence, but being in Italian, he can't read them.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “The matter is thus: Sedley has received some papers”--here a look of intelligence passed between Augustus and Jack--“which he imagines may be of consequence, but being in Italian, he can't read them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I'll not repeat it,” said she, laughing, “and I 'll even behave as if I did n't believe it.
I'll
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From this reading I'll not repeat it,” said she, laughing, “and I 'll even behave as if I did n't believe it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I'll not repeat it,” said she, laughing, “and I 'll even behave as if I did n't believe it.
imaginesnounUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənz/
plural of “imago” — (psychoanalysis) an idealized image of someone (usually a parent) formed in childhood
From this reading “The matter is thus: Sedley has received some papers”--here a look of intelligence passed between Augustus and Jack--“which he imagines may be of consequence, but being in Italian, he can't read them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “The matter is thus: Sedley has received some papers”--here a look of intelligence passed between Augustus and Jack--“which he imagines may be of consequence, but being in Italian, he can't read them.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading “The matter is thus: Sedley has received some papers”--here a look of intelligence passed between Augustus and Jack--“which he imagines may be of consequence, but being in Italian, he can't read them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And now what is wanted of me, or my Italian scholarship?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I'll not repeat it,” said she, laughing, “and I 'll even behave as if I did n't believe it.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading “Sedley asks for the best Italian scholar amongst us,” said Augustus the next morning, at breakfast, “and the voice of public opinion calls upon you, Julia.”
a small worthless amount
From this reading “The matter is thus: Sedley has received some papers”--here a look of intelligence passed between Augustus and Jack--“which he imagines may be of consequence, but being in Italian, he can't read them.
Julia
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From this reading “Sedley asks for the best Italian scholar amongst us,” said Augustus the next morning, at breakfast, “and the voice of public opinion calls upon you, Julia.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “You know what Figaro said of 'common report.'
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading I'll not repeat it,” said she, laughing, “and I 'll even behave as if I did n't believe it.
ll
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From this reading I'll not repeat it,” said she, laughing, “and I 'll even behave as if I did n't believe it.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “The matter is thus: Sedley has received some papers”--here a look of intelligence passed between Augustus and Jack--“which he imagines may be of consequence, but being in Italian, he can't read them.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “The matter is thus: Sedley has received some papers”--here a look of intelligence passed between Augustus and Jack--“which he imagines may be of consequence, but being in Italian, he can't read them.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “The matter is thus: Sedley has received some papers”--here a look of intelligence passed between Augustus and Jack--“which he imagines may be of consequence, but being in Italian, he can't read them.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And now what is wanted of me, or my Italian scholarship?”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Sedley asks for the best Italian scholar amongst us,” said Augustus the next morning, at breakfast, “and the voice of public opinion calls upon you, Julia.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And now what is wanted of me, or my Italian scholarship?”
n't
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From this reading I'll not repeat it,” said she, laughing, “and I 'll even behave as if I did n't believe it.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “Sedley asks for the best Italian scholar amongst us,” said Augustus the next morning, at breakfast, “and the voice of public opinion calls upon you, Julia.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I'll not repeat it,” said she, laughing, “and I 'll even behave as if I did n't believe it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now what is wanted of me, or my Italian scholarship?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Sedley asks for the best Italian scholar amongst us,” said Augustus the next morning, at breakfast, “and the voice of public opinion calls upon you, Julia.”
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading “Sedley asks for the best Italian scholar amongst us,” said Augustus the next morning, at breakfast, “and the voice of public opinion calls upon you, Julia.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And now what is wanted of me, or my Italian scholarship?”
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading “The matter is thus: Sedley has received some papers”--here a look of intelligence passed between Augustus and Jack--“which he imagines may be of consequence, but being in Italian, he can't read them.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading “The matter is thus: Sedley has received some papers”--here a look of intelligence passed between Augustus and Jack--“which he imagines may be of consequence, but being in Italian, he can't read them.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading “Sedley asks for the best Italian scholar amongst us,” said Augustus the next morning, at breakfast, “and the voice of public opinion calls upon you, Julia.”
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading “The matter is thus: Sedley has received some papers”--here a look of intelligence passed between Augustus and Jack--“which he imagines may be of consequence, but being in Italian, he can't read them.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading “The matter is thus: Sedley has received some papers”--here a look of intelligence passed between Augustus and Jack--“which he imagines may be of consequence, but being in Italian, he can't read them.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading I'll not repeat it,” said she, laughing, “and I 'll even behave as if I did n't believe it.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading “You know what Figaro said of 'common report.'
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Sedley asks for the best Italian scholar amongst us,” said Augustus the next morning, at breakfast, “and the voice of public opinion calls upon you, Julia.”
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading “Sedley asks for the best Italian scholar amongst us,” said Augustus the next morning, at breakfast, “and the voice of public opinion calls upon you, Julia.”
scholarshipnounUS /ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/
financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
From this reading And now what is wanted of me, or my Italian scholarship?”
Sedley
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From this reading “Sedley asks for the best Italian scholar amongst us,” said Augustus the next morning, at breakfast, “and the voice of public opinion calls upon you, Julia.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I'll not repeat it,” said she, laughing, “and I 'll even behave as if I did n't believe it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “The matter is thus: Sedley has received some papers”--here a look of intelligence passed between Augustus and Jack--“which he imagines may be of consequence, but being in Italian, he can't read them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Sedley asks for the best Italian scholar amongst us,” said Augustus the next morning, at breakfast, “and the voice of public opinion calls upon you, Julia.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “The matter is thus: Sedley has received some papers”--here a look of intelligence passed between Augustus and Jack--“which he imagines may be of consequence, but being in Italian, he can't read them.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading “The matter is thus: Sedley has received some papers”--here a look of intelligence passed between Augustus and Jack--“which he imagines may be of consequence, but being in Italian, he can't read them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Sedley asks for the best Italian scholar amongst us,” said Augustus the next morning, at breakfast, “and the voice of public opinion calls upon you, Julia.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Sedley asks for the best Italian scholar amongst us,” said Augustus the next morning, at breakfast, “and the voice of public opinion calls upon you, Julia.”
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Sedley asks for the best Italian scholar amongst us,” said Augustus the next morning, at breakfast, “and the voice of public opinion calls upon you, Julia.”
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading And now what is wanted of me, or my Italian scholarship?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “You know what Figaro said of 'common report.'
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “The matter is thus: Sedley has received some papers”--here a look of intelligence passed between Augustus and Jack--“which he imagines may be of consequence, but being in Italian, he can't read them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Sedley asks for the best Italian scholar amongst us,” said Augustus the next morning, at breakfast, “and the voice of public opinion calls upon you, Julia.”
