used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two days after this, Andrea was lunching with Galeazzo Secinaro at a table in the Caffe di Roma.
acquisitionnounUS /ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/
the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
From this reading He exhibited neither reserve nor scruples, omitting no single detail, and praising the acquisition to the connoisseur.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Two days after this, Andrea was lunching with Galeazzo Secinaro at a table in the Caffe di Roma.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The place was almost empty; the waiters nodded drowsily among the buzzing flies.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The place was almost empty; the waiters nodded drowsily among the buzzing flies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
Andrea
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From this reading Two days after this, Andrea was lunching with Galeazzo Secinaro at a table in the Caffe di Roma.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two days after this, Andrea was lunching with Galeazzo Secinaro at a table in the Caffe di Roma.
audaciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈdeɪʃəs/
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
buzzingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌzɪŋ/
noisy like the sound of a bee
From this reading The place was almost empty; the waiters nodded drowsily among the buzzing flies.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
Caffe
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From this reading Two days after this, Andrea was lunching with Galeazzo Secinaro at a table in the Caffe di Roma.
connoisseurnounUS /ˌkɑːnəˈsɜːr/
an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts
From this reading He exhibited neither reserve nor scruples, omitting no single detail, and praising the acquisition to the connoisseur.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
crudest
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From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days after this, Andrea was lunching with Galeazzo Secinaro at a table in the Caffe di Roma.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading He exhibited neither reserve nor scruples, omitting no single detail, and praising the acquisition to the connoisseur.
di
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From this reading Two days after this, Andrea was lunching with Galeazzo Secinaro at a table in the Caffe di Roma.
drowsilyadverb
in a drowsy manner
From this reading The place was almost empty; the waiters nodded drowsily among the buzzing flies.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The place was almost empty; the waiters nodded drowsily among the buzzing flies.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading He exhibited neither reserve nor scruples, omitting no single detail, and praising the acquisition to the connoisseur.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading The place was almost empty; the waiters nodded drowsily among the buzzing flies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
Galeazzo
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From this reading Two days after this, Andrea was lunching with Galeazzo Secinaro at a table in the Caffe di Roma.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
Heathfield's
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From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It was a hot morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two days after this, Andrea was lunching with Galeazzo Secinaro at a table in the Caffe di Roma.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a hot morning.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
immediately past
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
lunchingnounUS /ˈlʌntʃɪŋ/
the act of eating lunch
From this reading Two days after this, Andrea was lunching with Galeazzo Secinaro at a table in the Caffe di Roma.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a hot morning.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He exhibited neither reserve nor scruples, omitting no single detail, and praising the acquisition to the connoisseur.
not any; not one
From this reading He exhibited neither reserve nor scruples, omitting no single detail, and praising the acquisition to the connoisseur.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading The place was almost empty; the waiters nodded drowsily among the buzzing flies.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He exhibited neither reserve nor scruples, omitting no single detail, and praising the acquisition to the connoisseur.
omittingverbUS /oʊˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading He exhibited neither reserve nor scruples, omitting no single detail, and praising the acquisition to the connoisseur.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
out-of-the-wayadjective
exceptional, unusual, or remarkable
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
overcomingverbUS /ˈoʊvərkʌmɪŋ/
-ing form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place was almost empty; the waiters nodded drowsily among the buzzing flies.
praisingadjectiveUS /ˈpreɪzɪŋ/
full of or giving praise
From this reading He exhibited neither reserve nor scruples, omitting no single detail, and praising the acquisition to the connoisseur.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading He exhibited neither reserve nor scruples, omitting no single detail, and praising the acquisition to the connoisseur.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
RomanounUS /ˈroʊmɑː/
a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling
From this reading Two days after this, Andrea was lunching with Galeazzo Secinaro at a table in the Caffe di Roma.
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading He exhibited neither reserve nor scruples, omitting no single detail, and praising the acquisition to the connoisseur.
Secinaro
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From this reading Two days after this, Andrea was lunching with Galeazzo Secinaro at a table in the Caffe di Roma.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He exhibited neither reserve nor scruples, omitting no single detail, and praising the acquisition to the connoisseur.
situationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Two days after this, Andrea was lunching with Galeazzo Secinaro at a table in the Caffe di Roma.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two days after this, Andrea was lunching with Galeazzo Secinaro at a table in the Caffe di Roma.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Two days after this, Andrea was lunching with Galeazzo Secinaro at a table in the Caffe di Roma.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days after this, Andrea was lunching with Galeazzo Secinaro at a table in the Caffe di Roma.
waitersnounUS /ˈweɪtərz/
plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading The place was almost empty; the waiters nodded drowsily among the buzzing flies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two days after this, Andrea was lunching with Galeazzo Secinaro at a table in the Caffe di Roma.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 'And so,' the bearded prince went on, 'knowing that she had a fancy for strange and out-of-the-way situations, I had the courage to----' He was relating in the crudest terms the extremely audacious means by which he had at last succeeded in overcoming Lady Heathfield's resistance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two days after this, Andrea was lunching with Galeazzo Secinaro at a table in the Caffe di Roma.
