Chapter VII

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

From this reading "I expect the _doganieri_ have a description of you," his aunt's envoy hinted, "and if we keep to the main road, when you come to the frontier of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom, you will be arrested."

the state of being absent

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading The confidential agent whom he found at Lugano increased his fury by furnishing him with fresh details.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Fabrizio arranged things so as not to arrive at the castle until nearly midnight; at that hour his father and all the powdered footmen had long been in bed.

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

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Fabrizio arranged things so as not to arrive at the castle until nearly midnight; at that hour his father and all the powdered footmen had long been in bed.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading "I expect the _doganieri_ have a description of you," his aunt's envoy hinted, "and if we keep to the main road, when you come to the frontier of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom, you will be arrested."

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Fabrizio arranged things so as not to arrive at the castle until nearly midnight; at that hour his father and all the powdered footmen had long been in bed.

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

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The confidential agent whom he found at Lugano increased his fury by furnishing him with fresh details.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading "I expect the _doganieri_ have a description of you," his aunt's envoy hinted, "and if we keep to the main road, when you come to the frontier of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom, you will be arrested."

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

From this reading "I expect the _doganieri_ have a description of you," his aunt's envoy hinted, "and if we keep to the main road, when you come to the frontier of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom, you will be arrested."

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Fabrizio arranged things so as not to arrive at the castle until nearly midnight; at that hour his father and all the powdered footmen had long been in bed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

dearly loved

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The confidential agent whom he found at Lugano increased his fury by furnishing him with fresh details.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Fabrizio arranged things so as not to arrive at the castle until nearly midnight; at that hour his father and all the powdered footmen had long been in bed.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "I expect the _doganieri_ have a description of you," his aunt's envoy hinted, "and if we keep to the main road, when you come to the frontier of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom, you will be arrested."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading The confidential agent whom he found at Lugano increased his fury by furnishing him with fresh details.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading "I expect the _doganieri_ have a description of you," his aunt's envoy hinted, "and if we keep to the main road, when you come to the frontier of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom, you will be arrested."

true confidential information

From this reading The confidential agent whom he found at Lugano increased his fury by furnishing him with fresh details.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

plural of “divide” — a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I expect the _doganieri_ have a description of you," his aunt's envoy hinted, "and if we keep to the main road, when you come to the frontier of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom, you will be arrested."

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador

From this reading "I expect the _doganieri_ have a description of you," his aunt's envoy hinted, "and if we keep to the main road, when you come to the frontier of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom, you will be arrested."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

every person

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading "I expect the _doganieri_ have a description of you," his aunt's envoy hinted, "and if we keep to the main road, when you come to the frontier of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom, you will be arrested."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

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

From this reading Fabrizio arranged things so as not to arrive at the castle until nearly midnight; at that hour his father and all the powdered footmen had long been in bed.

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From this reading Fabrizio arranged things so as not to arrive at the castle until nearly midnight; at that hour his father and all the powdered footmen had long been in bed.

a trodden path

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

set up or found

From this reading The confidential agent whom he found at Lugano increased his fury by furnishing him with fresh details.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The confidential agent whom he found at Lugano increased his fury by furnishing him with fresh details.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading "I expect the _doganieri_ have a description of you," his aunt's envoy hinted, "and if we keep to the main road, when you come to the frontier of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom, you will be arrested."

(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

From this reading The confidential agent whom he found at Lugano increased his fury by furnishing him with fresh details.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading The confidential agent whom he found at Lugano increased his fury by furnishing him with fresh details.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

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

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

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

From this reading The confidential agent whom he found at Lugano increased his fury by furnishing him with fresh details.

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

From this reading The confidential agent whom he found at Lugano increased his fury by furnishing him with fresh details.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading "I expect the _doganieri_ have a description of you," his aunt's envoy hinted, "and if we keep to the main road, when you come to the frontier of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom, you will be arrested."

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

From this reading The confidential agent whom he found at Lugano increased his fury by furnishing him with fresh details.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Fabrizio arranged things so as not to arrive at the castle until nearly midnight; at that hour his father and all the powdered footmen had long been in bed.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I expect the _doganieri_ have a description of you," his aunt's envoy hinted, "and if we keep to the main road, when you come to the frontier of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom, you will be arrested."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I expect the _doganieri_ have a description of you," his aunt's envoy hinted, "and if we keep to the main road, when you come to the frontier of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom, you will be arrested."

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

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading The confidential agent whom he found at Lugano increased his fury by furnishing him with fresh details.

the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

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

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "I expect the _doganieri_ have a description of you," his aunt's envoy hinted, "and if we keep to the main road, when you come to the frontier of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom, you will be arrested."

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading "I expect the _doganieri_ have a description of you," his aunt's envoy hinted, "and if we keep to the main road, when you come to the frontier of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom, you will be arrested."

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I expect the _doganieri_ have a description of you," his aunt's envoy hinted, "and if we keep to the main road, when you come to the frontier of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom, you will be arrested."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Fabrizio arranged things so as not to arrive at the castle until nearly midnight; at that hour his father and all the powdered footmen had long been in bed.

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From this reading The confidential agent whom he found at Lugano increased his fury by furnishing him with fresh details.

most important element

From this reading "I expect the _doganieri_ have a description of you," his aunt's envoy hinted, "and if we keep to the main road, when you come to the frontier of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom, you will be arrested."

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Fabrizio arranged things so as not to arrive at the castle until nearly midnight; at that hour his father and all the powdered footmen had long been in bed.

the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an international center of trade and industry since the Middle Ages

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Fabrizio arranged things so as not to arrive at the castle until nearly midnight; at that hour his father and all the powdered footmen had long been in bed.

not any; not one

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

above and across; more than

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

plural of “poacher” — someone who hunts or fishes illegally on the property of another

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

consisting of fine particles

From this reading Fabrizio arranged things so as not to arrive at the castle until nearly midnight; at that hour his father and all the powdered footmen had long been in bed.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading "I expect the _doganieri_ have a description of you," his aunt's envoy hinted, "and if we keep to the main road, when you come to the frontier of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom, you will be arrested."

express in words

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Fabrizio arranged things so as not to arrive at the castle until nearly midnight; at that hour his father and all the powdered footmen had long been in bed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

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

From this reading The confidential agent whom he found at Lugano increased his fury by furnishing him with fresh details.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Fabrizio arranged things so as not to arrive at the castle until nearly midnight; at that hour his father and all the powdered footmen had long been in bed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

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

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

up to a particular time

From this reading Fabrizio arranged things so as not to arrive at the castle until nearly midnight; at that hour his father and all the powdered footmen had long been in bed.

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

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I expect the _doganieri_ have a description of you," his aunt's envoy hinted, "and if we keep to the main road, when you come to the frontier of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom, you will be arrested."

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

From this reading Fabrizio and his party were familiar with every footpath over the mountain that divides Lugano from the Lake of Como; they disguised themselves as hunters, that is to say as poachers, and as they were three in number and had a fairly resolute bearing, the _doganieri_ whom they passed gave them a greeting and nothing more.

at the time that

From this reading "I expect the _doganieri_ have a description of you," his aunt's envoy hinted, "and if we keep to the main road, when you come to the frontier of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom, you will be arrested."

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The confidential agent whom he found at Lugano increased his fury by furnishing him with fresh details.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I expect the _doganieri_ have a description of you," his aunt's envoy hinted, "and if we keep to the main road, when you come to the frontier of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom, you will be arrested."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The confidential agent whom he found at Lugano increased his fury by furnishing him with fresh details.

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

From this reading As Fabrizio was beloved at Grianta, no one there had mentioned his name, and, but for his brother's kind intervention, everyone would have pretended to believe that he was at Milan, and the attention of the police in that city would not have been drawn to his absence.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I expect the _doganieri_ have a description of you," his aunt's envoy hinted, "and if we keep to the main road, when you come to the frontier of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom, you will be arrested."