Chapter XIII

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

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading “The law is clear,” he added.

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

From this reading “It is quite evident that your brother has not hurt himself, as he declares, by falling off a ladder with an open knife in his hand.”

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Ludovico coldly answered the worthy surgeon to the effect that if he ventured to listen to the promptings of his conscience, he, Ludovico, would have the honour, before he left Ferrara, of falling upon him with an open knife in his hand.

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

From this reading “It is quite evident that your brother has not hurt himself, as he declares, by falling off a ladder with an open knife in his hand.”

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

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Ludovico coldly answered the worthy surgeon to the effect that if he ventured to listen to the promptings of his conscience, he, Ludovico, would have the honour, before he left Ferrara, of falling upon him with an open knife in his hand.

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading When he related the incident to Fabrizio he blamed him severely.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “It is quite evident that your brother has not hurt himself, as he declares, by falling off a ladder with an open knife in his hand.”

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

rid of obstructions

From this reading “The law is clear,” he added.

lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner

From this reading Ludovico coldly answered the worthy surgeon to the effect that if he ventured to listen to the promptings of his conscience, he, Ludovico, would have the honour, before he left Ferrara, of falling upon him with an open knife in his hand.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading “It is quite evident that your brother has not hurt himself, as he declares, by falling off a ladder with an open knife in his hand.”

marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Ludovico coldly answered the worthy surgeon to the effect that if he ventured to listen to the promptings of his conscience, he, Ludovico, would have the honour, before he left Ferrara, of falling upon him with an open knife in his hand.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading “It is quite evident that your brother has not hurt himself, as he declares, by falling off a ladder with an open knife in his hand.”

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From this reading When he related the incident to Fabrizio he blamed him severely.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading “It is quite evident that your brother has not hurt himself, as he declares, by falling off a ladder with an open knife in his hand.”

a city in northern Italy

From this reading Ludovico coldly answered the worthy surgeon to the effect that if he ventured to listen to the promptings of his conscience, he, Ludovico, would have the honour, before he left Ferrara, of falling upon him with an open knife in his hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “It is quite evident that your brother has not hurt himself, as he declares, by falling off a ladder with an open knife in his hand.”

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

From this reading “It is quite evident that your brother has not hurt himself, as he declares, by falling off a ladder with an open knife in his hand.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Ludovico coldly answered the worthy surgeon to the effect that if he ventured to listen to the promptings of his conscience, he, Ludovico, would have the honour, before he left Ferrara, of falling upon him with an open knife in his hand.

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

From this reading “The law is clear,” he added.

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

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

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

From this reading “It is quite evident that your brother has not hurt himself, as he declares, by falling off a ladder with an open knife in his hand.”

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

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

the state of being honored

From this reading Ludovico coldly answered the worthy surgeon to the effect that if he ventured to listen to the promptings of his conscience, he, Ludovico, would have the honour, before he left Ferrara, of falling upon him with an open knife in his hand.

be the source of pain

From this reading “It is quite evident that your brother has not hurt himself, as he declares, by falling off a ladder with an open knife in his hand.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Ludovico coldly answered the worthy surgeon to the effect that if he ventured to listen to the promptings of his conscience, he, Ludovico, would have the honour, before he left Ferrara, of falling upon him with an open knife in his hand.

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

From this reading “It is quite evident that your brother has not hurt himself, as he declares, by falling off a ladder with an open knife in his hand.”

a single distinct event

From this reading When he related the incident to Fabrizio he blamed him severely.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

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

From this reading “The law is clear,” he added.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It is quite evident that your brother has not hurt himself, as he declares, by falling off a ladder with an open knife in his hand.”

a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading “It is quite evident that your brother has not hurt himself, as he declares, by falling off a ladder with an open knife in his hand.”

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading “It is quite evident that your brother has not hurt himself, as he declares, by falling off a ladder with an open knife in his hand.”

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading “The law is clear,” he added.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Ludovico coldly answered the worthy surgeon to the effect that if he ventured to listen to the promptings of his conscience, he, Ludovico, would have the honour, before he left Ferrara, of falling upon him with an open knife in his hand.

hear with intention

From this reading Ludovico coldly answered the worthy surgeon to the effect that if he ventured to listen to the promptings of his conscience, he, Ludovico, would have the honour, before he left Ferrara, of falling upon him with an open knife in his hand.

temporary living quarters

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

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

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “It is quite evident that your brother has not hurt himself, as he declares, by falling off a ladder with an open knife in his hand.”

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “It is quite evident that your brother has not hurt himself, as he declares, by falling off a ladder with an open knife in his hand.”

To move from a closed position.

From this reading “It is quite evident that your brother has not hurt himself, as he declares, by falling off a ladder with an open knife in his hand.”

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

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

From this reading Ludovico coldly answered the worthy surgeon to the effect that if he ventured to listen to the promptings of his conscience, he, Ludovico, would have the honour, before he left Ferrara, of falling upon him with an open knife in his hand.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading “It is quite evident that your brother has not hurt himself, as he declares, by falling off a ladder with an open knife in his hand.”

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading When he related the incident to Fabrizio he blamed him severely.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading When he related the incident to Fabrizio he blamed him severely.

in the near future

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

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

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

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

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Ludovico coldly answered the worthy surgeon to the effect that if he ventured to listen to the promptings of his conscience, he, Ludovico, would have the honour, before he left Ferrara, of falling upon him with an open knife in his hand.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading Ludovico coldly answered the worthy surgeon to the effect that if he ventured to listen to the promptings of his conscience, he, Ludovico, would have the honour, before he left Ferrara, of falling upon him with an open knife in his hand.

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

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

at the time that

From this reading When he related the incident to Fabrizio he blamed him severely.

which person or people

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

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

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “It is quite evident that your brother has not hurt himself, as he declares, by falling off a ladder with an open knife in his hand.”

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Ludovico coldly answered the worthy surgeon to the effect that if he ventured to listen to the promptings of his conscience, he, Ludovico, would have the honour, before he left Ferrara, of falling upon him with an open knife in his hand.

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

From this reading Ludovico coldly answered the worthy surgeon to the effect that if he ventured to listen to the promptings of his conscience, he, Ludovico, would have the honour, before he left Ferrara, of falling upon him with an open knife in his hand.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The Jew landlord of their lodgings brought them a discreet surgeon, who, soon coming to the conclusion that there was money to be made, informed Ludovico that his conscience obliged him to report the wounds of the young man, whom Ludovico called his brother, to the police.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “It is quite evident that your brother has not hurt himself, as he declares, by falling off a ladder with an open knife in his hand.”