Chapter XV

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

From this reading “It seems to me that Sir Gilbert favoured me with a precious cool reception,” said Luigi, in an aggrieved tone; “in fact it was enough to freeze one.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

highly skilled

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.

past form of “aggrieve” — infringe on the rights of

From this reading “It seems to me that Sir Gilbert favoured me with a precious cool reception,” said Luigi, in an aggrieved tone; “in fact it was enough to freeze one.

(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 Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.

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

From this reading “It seems to me that Sir Gilbert favoured me with a precious cool reception,” said Luigi, in an aggrieved tone; “in fact it was enough to freeze one.

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

From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.

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

From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.

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From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.

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

From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The Captain rubbed his hands gleefully.

an occurrence of something

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

rid of obstructions

From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading “It seems to me that Sir Gilbert favoured me with a precious cool reception,” said Luigi, in an aggrieved tone; “in fact it was enough to freeze one.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading “It seems to me that Sir Gilbert favoured me with a precious cool reception,” said Luigi, in an aggrieved tone; “in fact it was enough to freeze one.

apart from; not including

From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading “It seems to me that Sir Gilbert favoured me with a precious cool reception,” said Luigi, in an aggrieved tone; “in fact it was enough to freeze one.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

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From this reading “It seems to me that Sir Gilbert favoured me with a precious cool reception,” said Luigi, in an aggrieved tone; “in fact it was enough to freeze one.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.

stop moving or become immobilized

From this reading “It seems to me that Sir Gilbert favoured me with a precious cool reception,” said Luigi, in an aggrieved tone; “in fact it was enough to freeze one.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.

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From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading The Captain rubbed his hands gleefully.

destroyed or killed

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

a male grandchild

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

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

From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The Captain rubbed his hands gleefully.

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

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

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

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.

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

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

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

From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.

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

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

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

From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

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

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.

immediately past

From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.

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 Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.

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

From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.

a midday meal

From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.

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

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

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

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

used to form the superlative

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “It seems to me that Sir Gilbert favoured me with a precious cool reception,” said Luigi, in an aggrieved tone; “in fact it was enough to freeze one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

above and across; more than

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

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

From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading “It seems to me that Sir Gilbert favoured me with a precious cool reception,” said Luigi, in an aggrieved tone; “in fact it was enough to freeze one.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading “It seems to me that Sir Gilbert favoured me with a precious cool reception,” said Luigi, in an aggrieved tone; “in fact it was enough to freeze one.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.

inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure

From this reading The Captain rubbed his hands gleefully.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.

term of address for a man

From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

deeply or completely

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

express in words

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.

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

From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.

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

From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.

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

From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.

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From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading “It seems to me that Sir Gilbert favoured me with a precious cool reception,” said Luigi, in an aggrieved tone; “in fact it was enough to freeze one.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

precisely as stated

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.

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

From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Giovanna, in her clear simple way, related to her uncle all that had passed—all except that last speech of Sir Gilbert, which she left to be told later on.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “It seems to me that Sir Gilbert favoured me with a precious cool reception,” said Luigi, in an aggrieved tone; “in fact it was enough to freeze one.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading LUIGI ACKNOWLEDGED As on the previous day, luncheon was provided for the baronet’s visitors, and, as before, they partook of it without his presence.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “All has gone well so far, very well indeed,” he said; “and now that the worst is over—by which I mean now that Luigi has been introduced to the old man and accepted by him as his grandson, as, from what you tell me, seems undoubtedly to be the case—now that the most difficult part of our task has been successfully accomplished, I don’t mind saying that I shall sleep more soundly to-night than I have for the last week or more.”