(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 Ruggiero's experience of fine gentlemen was limited indeed, but he could not believe that they all behaved like San Miniato, whose temper was apparently as changeable as his tastes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ruggiero found out before long that his master for the summer was eccentric in his habits, judging from the Sorrentine point of view in regard to order and punctuality.
from appearances alone
From this reading Ruggiero's experience of fine gentlemen was limited indeed, but he could not believe that they all behaved like San Miniato, whose temper was apparently as changeable as his tastes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ruggiero's experience of fine gentlemen was limited indeed, but he could not believe that they all behaved like San Miniato, whose temper was apparently as changeable as his tastes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sometimes he went to bed at nine o'clock and rose at dawn.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Sometimes he went to bed at nine o'clock and rose at dawn.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ruggiero found out before long that his master for the summer was eccentric in his habits, judging from the Sorrentine point of view in regard to order and punctuality.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading Ruggiero's experience of fine gentlemen was limited indeed, but he could not believe that they all behaved like San Miniato, whose temper was apparently as changeable as his tastes.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Ruggiero's experience of fine gentlemen was limited indeed, but he could not believe that they all behaved like San Miniato, whose temper was apparently as changeable as his tastes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ruggiero's experience of fine gentlemen was limited indeed, but he could not believe that they all behaved like San Miniato, whose temper was apparently as changeable as his tastes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sometimes on the other hand he got up at seven in the evening and went to bed by daylight.
changeableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/
capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature
From this reading Ruggiero's experience of fine gentlemen was limited indeed, but he could not believe that they all behaved like San Miniato, whose temper was apparently as changeable as his tastes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ruggiero's experience of fine gentlemen was limited indeed, but he could not believe that they all behaved like San Miniato, whose temper was apparently as changeable as his tastes.
the first light of day
From this reading Sometimes he went to bed at nine o'clock and rose at dawn.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Sometimes on the other hand he got up at seven in the evening and went to bed by daylight.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Sometimes everything Ruggiero did was right, and sometimes everything was wrong.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading Ruggiero found out before long that his master for the summer was eccentric in his habits, judging from the Sorrentine point of view in regard to order and punctuality.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Sometimes on the other hand he got up at seven in the evening and went to bed by daylight.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Sometimes everything Ruggiero did was right, and sometimes everything was wrong.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Ruggiero's experience of fine gentlemen was limited indeed, but he could not believe that they all behaved like San Miniato, whose temper was apparently as changeable as his tastes.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Ruggiero's experience of fine gentlemen was limited indeed, but he could not believe that they all behaved like San Miniato, whose temper was apparently as changeable as his tastes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ruggiero found out before long that his master for the summer was eccentric in his habits, judging from the Sorrentine point of view in regard to order and punctuality.
set up or found
From this reading Ruggiero found out before long that his master for the summer was eccentric in his habits, judging from the Sorrentine point of view in regard to order and punctuality.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ruggiero found out before long that his master for the summer was eccentric in his habits, judging from the Sorrentine point of view in regard to order and punctuality.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Ruggiero's experience of fine gentlemen was limited indeed, but he could not believe that they all behaved like San Miniato, whose temper was apparently as changeable as his tastes.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Sometimes on the other hand he got up at seven in the evening and went to bed by daylight.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Ruggiero found out before long that his master for the summer was eccentric in his habits, judging from the Sorrentine point of view in regard to order and punctuality.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Sometimes on the other hand he got up at seven in the evening and went to bed by daylight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ruggiero's experience of fine gentlemen was limited indeed, but he could not believe that they all behaved like San Miniato, whose temper was apparently as changeable as his tastes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ruggiero found out before long that his master for the summer was eccentric in his habits, judging from the Sorrentine point of view in regard to order and punctuality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ruggiero found out before long that his master for the summer was eccentric in his habits, judging from the Sorrentine point of view in regard to order and punctuality.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Ruggiero's experience of fine gentlemen was limited indeed, but he could not believe that they all behaved like San Miniato, whose temper was apparently as changeable as his tastes.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading Ruggiero found out before long that his master for the summer was eccentric in his habits, judging from the Sorrentine point of view in regard to order and punctuality.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Ruggiero's experience of fine gentlemen was limited indeed, but he could not believe that they all behaved like San Miniato, whose temper was apparently as changeable as his tastes.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Ruggiero's experience of fine gentlemen was limited indeed, but he could not believe that they all behaved like San Miniato, whose temper was apparently as changeable as his tastes.
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 Ruggiero found out before long that his master for the summer was eccentric in his habits, judging from the Sorrentine point of view in regard to order and punctuality.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Ruggiero found out before long that his master for the summer was eccentric in his habits, judging from the Sorrentine point of view in regard to order and punctuality.
Miniato
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From this reading Ruggiero's experience of fine gentlemen was limited indeed, but he could not believe that they all behaved like San Miniato, whose temper was apparently as changeable as his tastes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Sometimes he went to bed at nine o'clock and rose at dawn.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ruggiero's experience of fine gentlemen was limited indeed, but he could not believe that they all behaved like San Miniato, whose temper was apparently as changeable as his tastes.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Sometimes he went to bed at nine o'clock and rose at dawn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ruggiero found out before long that his master for the summer was eccentric in his habits, judging from the Sorrentine point of view in regard to order and punctuality.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sometimes on the other hand he got up at seven in the evening and went to bed by daylight.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Ruggiero found out before long that his master for the summer was eccentric in his habits, judging from the Sorrentine point of view in regard to order and punctuality.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Sometimes on the other hand he got up at seven in the evening and went to bed by daylight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ruggiero found out before long that his master for the summer was eccentric in his habits, judging from the Sorrentine point of view in regard to order and punctuality.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Ruggiero found out before long that his master for the summer was eccentric in his habits, judging from the Sorrentine point of view in regard to order and punctuality.
punctualitynounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈælɪti/
the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time
From this reading Ruggiero found out before long that his master for the summer was eccentric in his habits, judging from the Sorrentine point of view in regard to order and punctuality.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Ruggiero found out before long that his master for the summer was eccentric in his habits, judging from the Sorrentine point of view in regard to order and punctuality.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Sometimes everything Ruggiero did was right, and sometimes everything was wrong.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Sometimes he went to bed at nine o'clock and rose at dawn.
Ruggiero
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From this reading Ruggiero found out before long that his master for the summer was eccentric in his habits, judging from the Sorrentine point of view in regard to order and punctuality.
Ruggiero's
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From this reading Ruggiero's experience of fine gentlemen was limited indeed, but he could not believe that they all behaved like San Miniato, whose temper was apparently as changeable as his tastes.
San
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From this reading Ruggiero's experience of fine gentlemen was limited indeed, but he could not believe that they all behaved like San Miniato, whose temper was apparently as changeable as his tastes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Sometimes on the other hand he got up at seven in the evening and went to bed by daylight.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes he went to bed at nine o'clock and rose at dawn.
Sorrentine
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From this reading Ruggiero found out before long that his master for the summer was eccentric in his habits, judging from the Sorrentine point of view in regard to order and punctuality.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Ruggiero found out before long that his master for the summer was eccentric in his habits, judging from the Sorrentine point of view in regard to order and punctuality.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading Ruggiero's experience of fine gentlemen was limited indeed, but he could not believe that they all behaved like San Miniato, whose temper was apparently as changeable as his tastes.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Ruggiero's experience of fine gentlemen was limited indeed, but he could not believe that they all behaved like San Miniato, whose temper was apparently as changeable as his tastes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ruggiero found out before long that his master for the summer was eccentric in his habits, judging from the Sorrentine point of view in regard to order and punctuality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ruggiero found out before long that his master for the summer was eccentric in his habits, judging from the Sorrentine point of view in regard to order and punctuality.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ruggiero's experience of fine gentlemen was limited indeed, but he could not believe that they all behaved like San Miniato, whose temper was apparently as changeable as his tastes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ruggiero found out before long that his master for the summer was eccentric in his habits, judging from the Sorrentine point of view in regard to order and punctuality.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sometimes on the other hand he got up at seven in the evening and went to bed by daylight.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Ruggiero found out before long that his master for the summer was eccentric in his habits, judging from the Sorrentine point of view in regard to order and punctuality.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ruggiero found out before long that his master for the summer was eccentric in his habits, judging from the Sorrentine point of view in regard to order and punctuality.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Sometimes he went to bed at nine o'clock and rose at dawn.
belonging to which person
From this reading Ruggiero's experience of fine gentlemen was limited indeed, but he could not believe that they all behaved like San Miniato, whose temper was apparently as changeable as his tastes.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Sometimes everything Ruggiero did was right, and sometimes everything was wrong.
