used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Peter deliberated for a moment; then burned his ships.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “No,” he corrected her, gently smiling, and shaking his head, “not perhaps--certainly.”
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Yes,” he answered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “The Signorino will take coffee?” old Marietta asked, as she set the fruit before him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “The Signorino will take coffee?” old Marietta asked, as she set the fruit before him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “The Signorino will take coffee?” old Marietta asked, as she set the fruit before him.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading “But in the garden, perhaps?” the little brown old woman suggested, with a persuasive flourish.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Peter deliberated for a moment; then burned his ships.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But in the garden, perhaps?” the little brown old woman suggested, with a persuasive flourish.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “No,” he corrected her, gently smiling, and shaking his head, “not perhaps--certainly.”
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading “The Signorino will take coffee?” old Marietta asked, as she set the fruit before him.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading “No,” he corrected her, gently smiling, and shaking his head, “not perhaps--certainly.”
deliberatedverbUS /dɪˈlɪbəreɪtɪd/
past form of “deliberate” — think about carefully; weigh
From this reading Peter deliberated for a moment; then burned his ships.
flourishverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃ/
grow vigorously
From this reading “But in the garden, perhaps?” the little brown old woman suggested, with a persuasive flourish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Peter deliberated for a moment; then burned his ships.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading “The Signorino will take coffee?” old Marietta asked, as she set the fruit before him.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading “But in the garden, perhaps?” the little brown old woman suggested, with a persuasive flourish.
in a gradual manner
From this reading “No,” he corrected her, gently smiling, and shaking his head, “not perhaps--certainly.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Yes,” he answered.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “No,” he corrected her, gently smiling, and shaking his head, “not perhaps--certainly.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “No,” he corrected her, gently smiling, and shaking his head, “not perhaps--certainly.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “The Signorino will take coffee?” old Marietta asked, as she set the fruit before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter deliberated for a moment; then burned his ships.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “But in the garden, perhaps?” the little brown old woman suggested, with a persuasive flourish.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “But in the garden, perhaps?” the little brown old woman suggested, with a persuasive flourish.
Marietta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The Signorino will take coffee?” old Marietta asked, as she set the fruit before him.
a particular point in time
From this reading Peter deliberated for a moment; then burned his ships.
not any; not one
From this reading “No,” he corrected her, gently smiling, and shaking his head, “not perhaps--certainly.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “No,” he corrected her, gently smiling, and shaking his head, “not perhaps--certainly.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “The Signorino will take coffee?” old Marietta asked, as she set the fruit before him.
by chance
From this reading “But in the garden, perhaps?” the little brown old woman suggested, with a persuasive flourish.
persuasiveadjectiveUS /pərˈsweɪsɪv/
intended or having the power to induce action or belief
From this reading “But in the garden, perhaps?” the little brown old woman suggested, with a persuasive flourish.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter deliberated for a moment; then burned his ships.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “The Signorino will take coffee?” old Marietta asked, as she set the fruit before him.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading “No,” he corrected her, gently smiling, and shaking his head, “not perhaps--certainly.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The Signorino will take coffee?” old Marietta asked, as she set the fruit before him.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Peter deliberated for a moment; then burned his ships.
Signorino
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The Signorino will take coffee?” old Marietta asked, as she set the fruit before him.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “No,” he corrected her, gently smiling, and shaking his head, “not perhaps--certainly.”
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “But in the garden, perhaps?” the little brown old woman suggested, with a persuasive flourish.
carry out
From this reading “The Signorino will take coffee?” old Marietta asked, as she set the fruit before him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The Signorino will take coffee?” old Marietta asked, as she set the fruit before him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Peter deliberated for a moment; then burned his ships.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “The Signorino will take coffee?” old Marietta asked, as she set the fruit before him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “But in the garden, perhaps?” the little brown old woman suggested, with a persuasive flourish.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “But in the garden, perhaps?” the little brown old woman suggested, with a persuasive flourish.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” he answered.
