Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

later than; following

From this reading Andrea greeted him with effusion and inquired after Donna Maria and Delfina--whether they were still at Sienna--when they were coming to Rome.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading 'They have been here some days already; they arrived on Monday,' he answered.

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

From this reading Andrea greeted him with effusion and inquired after Donna Maria and Delfina--whether they were still at Sienna--when they were coming to Rome.

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From this reading Andrea greeted him with effusion and inquired after Donna Maria and Delfina--whether they were still at Sienna--when they were coming to Rome.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading 'They have been here some days already; they arrived on Monday,' he answered.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading 'They have been here some days already; they arrived on Monday,' he answered.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Don Manuel, who remembered to have won several thousand lire from the young Count during the last evening at Schifanoja, and had recognised in Andrea Sperelli a player of the best form and perfect style, responded with the utmost courtesy and cordiality.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

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From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

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

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Andrea greeted him with effusion and inquired after Donna Maria and Delfina--whether they were still at Sienna--when they were coming to Rome.

a cordial disposition

From this reading Don Manuel, who remembered to have won several thousand lire from the young Count during the last evening at Schifanoja, and had recognised in Andrea Sperelli a player of the best form and perfect style, responded with the utmost courtesy and cordiality.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Don Manuel, who remembered to have won several thousand lire from the young Count during the last evening at Schifanoja, and had recognised in Andrea Sperelli a player of the best form and perfect style, responded with the utmost courtesy and cordiality.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading Don Manuel, who remembered to have won several thousand lire from the young Count during the last evening at Schifanoja, and had recognised in Andrea Sperelli a player of the best form and perfect style, responded with the utmost courtesy and cordiality.

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From this reading 'Maria was much disappointed not to find the Marchesa d'Ateleta in town.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading 'They have been here some days already; they arrived on Monday,' he answered.

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From this reading Andrea greeted him with effusion and inquired after Donna Maria and Delfina--whether they were still at Sienna--when they were coming to Rome.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading 'Maria was much disappointed not to find the Marchesa d'Ateleta in town.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

an Italian woman of rank

From this reading Andrea greeted him with effusion and inquired after Donna Maria and Delfina--whether they were still at Sienna--when they were coming to Rome.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Don Manuel, who remembered to have won several thousand lire from the young Count during the last evening at Schifanoja, and had recognised in Andrea Sperelli a player of the best form and perfect style, responded with the utmost courtesy and cordiality.

an unrestrained expression of emotion

From this reading Andrea greeted him with effusion and inquired after Donna Maria and Delfina--whether they were still at Sienna--when they were coming to Rome.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

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From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading 'Maria was much disappointed not to find the Marchesa d'Ateleta in town.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Don Manuel, who remembered to have won several thousand lire from the young Count during the last evening at Schifanoja, and had recognised in Andrea Sperelli a player of the best form and perfect style, responded with the utmost courtesy and cordiality.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Don Manuel, who remembered to have won several thousand lire from the young Count during the last evening at Schifanoja, and had recognised in Andrea Sperelli a player of the best form and perfect style, responded with the utmost courtesy and cordiality.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Andrea greeted him with effusion and inquired after Donna Maria and Delfina--whether they were still at Sienna--when they were coming to Rome.

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

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

an event that happens

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Don Manuel, who remembered to have won several thousand lire from the young Count during the last evening at Schifanoja, and had recognised in Andrea Sperelli a player of the best form and perfect style, responded with the utmost courtesy and cordiality.

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

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading 'They have been here some days already; they arrived on Monday,' he answered.

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

From this reading Andrea greeted him with effusion and inquired after Donna Maria and Delfina--whether they were still at Sienna--when they were coming to Rome.

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

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

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

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Andrea greeted him with effusion and inquired after Donna Maria and Delfina--whether they were still at Sienna--when they were coming to Rome.

immediately past

From this reading Don Manuel, who remembered to have won several thousand lire from the young Count during the last evening at Schifanoja, and had recognised in Andrea Sperelli a player of the best form and perfect style, responded with the utmost courtesy and cordiality.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

plural of “lira” — the basic unit of money on Malta; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Don Manuel, who remembered to have won several thousand lire from the young Count during the last evening at Schifanoja, and had recognised in Andrea Sperelli a player of the best form and perfect style, responded with the utmost courtesy and cordiality.

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 At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

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

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

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

From this reading 'Maria was much disappointed not to find the Marchesa d'Ateleta in town.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading Andrea greeted him with effusion and inquired after Donna Maria and Delfina--whether they were still at Sienna--when they were coming to Rome.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading 'They have been here some days already; they arrived on Monday,' he answered.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading 'Maria was much disappointed not to find the Marchesa d'Ateleta in town.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 'They have been here some days already; they arrived on Monday,' he answered.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Don Manuel, who remembered to have won several thousand lire from the young Count during the last evening at Schifanoja, and had recognised in Andrea Sperelli a player of the best form and perfect style, responded with the utmost courtesy and cordiality.

a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading Don Manuel, who remembered to have won several thousand lire from the young Count during the last evening at Schifanoja, and had recognised in Andrea Sperelli a player of the best form and perfect style, responded with the utmost courtesy and cordiality.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading Don Manuel, who remembered to have won several thousand lire from the young Count during the last evening at Schifanoja, and had recognised in Andrea Sperelli a player of the best form and perfect style, responded with the utmost courtesy and cordiality.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Don Manuel, who remembered to have won several thousand lire from the young Count during the last evening at Schifanoja, and had recognised in Andrea Sperelli a player of the best form and perfect style, responded with the utmost courtesy and cordiality.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading Don Manuel, who remembered to have won several thousand lire from the young Count during the last evening at Schifanoja, and had recognised in Andrea Sperelli a player of the best form and perfect style, responded with the utmost courtesy and cordiality.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading Andrea greeted him with effusion and inquired after Donna Maria and Delfina--whether they were still at Sienna--when they were coming to Rome.

Identical; not different.

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

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

From this reading Don Manuel, who remembered to have won several thousand lire from the young Count during the last evening at Schifanoja, and had recognised in Andrea Sperelli a player of the best form and perfect style, responded with the utmost courtesy and cordiality.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Don Manuel, who remembered to have won several thousand lire from the young Count during the last evening at Schifanoja, and had recognised in Andrea Sperelli a player of the best form and perfect style, responded with the utmost courtesy and cordiality.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

an earth color containing ferric oxides; used as a pigment

From this reading Andrea greeted him with effusion and inquired after Donna Maria and Delfina--whether they were still at Sienna--when they were coming to Rome.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading 'They have been here some days already; they arrived on Monday,' he answered.

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

From this reading Don Manuel, who remembered to have won several thousand lire from the young Count during the last evening at Schifanoja, and had recognised in Andrea Sperelli a player of the best form and perfect style, responded with the utmost courtesy and cordiality.

not in physical motion

From this reading Andrea greeted him with effusion and inquired after Donna Maria and Delfina--whether they were still at Sienna--when they were coming to Rome.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Don Manuel, who remembered to have won several thousand lire from the young Count during the last evening at Schifanoja, and had recognised in Andrea Sperelli a player of the best form and perfect style, responded with the utmost courtesy and cordiality.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

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

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

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

From this reading Andrea greeted him with effusion and inquired after Donna Maria and Delfina--whether they were still at Sienna--when they were coming to Rome.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Don Manuel, who remembered to have won several thousand lire from the young Count during the last evening at Schifanoja, and had recognised in Andrea Sperelli a player of the best form and perfect style, responded with the utmost courtesy and cordiality.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

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

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading 'Maria was much disappointed not to find the Marchesa d'Ateleta in town.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Don Manuel, who remembered to have won several thousand lire from the young Count during the last evening at Schifanoja, and had recognised in Andrea Sperelli a player of the best form and perfect style, responded with the utmost courtesy and cordiality.

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

From this reading 'Maria was much disappointed not to find the Marchesa d'Ateleta in town.

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

From this reading Andrea greeted him with effusion and inquired after Donna Maria and Delfina--whether they were still at Sienna--when they were coming to Rome.

at the time that

From this reading Andrea greeted him with effusion and inquired after Donna Maria and Delfina--whether they were still at Sienna--when they were coming to Rome.

in or at the place that

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Andrea greeted him with effusion and inquired after Donna Maria and Delfina--whether they were still at Sienna--when they were coming to Rome.

which person or people

From this reading Don Manuel, who remembered to have won several thousand lire from the young Count during the last evening at Schifanoja, and had recognised in Andrea Sperelli a player of the best form and perfect style, responded with the utmost courtesy and cordiality.

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

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Andrea greeted him with effusion and inquired after Donna Maria and Delfina--whether they were still at Sienna--when they were coming to Rome.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Don Manuel, who remembered to have won several thousand lire from the young Count during the last evening at Schifanoja, and had recognised in Andrea Sperelli a player of the best form and perfect style, responded with the utmost courtesy and cordiality.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading At a late hour that same evening, happening to look in at the Club, where he had not been for a long time, whom should he see at one of the card-tables but Don Manuel Ferres y Capdevila.

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

From this reading Don Manuel, who remembered to have won several thousand lire from the young Count during the last evening at Schifanoja, and had recognised in Andrea Sperelli a player of the best form and perfect style, responded with the utmost courtesy and cordiality.