used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Lavinia,” he told her, “I've done something, and now I'm in the devil of a doubt.”
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Thank God,” he added vigorously, “I waited!
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading He advanced, holding a small package, and sat on the edge of a chair, mopping his brow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Lavinia,” he told her, “I've done something, and now I'm in the devil of a doubt.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You see,” he began diffidently, “that is, as you must know, at first--you were at the convent--I thought something of proposing for your sister.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “You see,” he began diffidently, “that is, as you must know, at first--you were at the convent--I thought something of proposing for your sister.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “You see,” he began diffidently, “that is, as you must know, at first--you were at the convent--I thought something of proposing for your sister.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He advanced, holding a small package, and sat on the edge of a chair, mopping his brow.
Cesare
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From this reading Cesare Orsi stood in the doorway, smiling with oppressive good-nature.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He advanced, holding a small package, and sat on the edge of a chair, mopping his brow.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading “You see,” he began diffidently, “that is, as you must know, at first--you were at the convent--I thought something of proposing for your sister.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading “Lavinia,” he told her, “I've done something, and now I'm in the devil of a doubt.”
diffidentlyadverb
in a diffident manner
From this reading “You see,” he began diffidently, “that is, as you must know, at first--you were at the convent--I thought something of proposing for your sister.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “Lavinia,” he told her, “I've done something, and now I'm in the devil of a doubt.”
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Cesare Orsi stood in the doorway, smiling with oppressive good-nature.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “Lavinia,” he told her, “I've done something, and now I'm in the devil of a doubt.”
the boundary of a surface
From this reading He advanced, holding a small package, and sat on the edge of a chair, mopping his brow.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “You see,” he began diffidently, “that is, as you must know, at first--you were at the convent--I thought something of proposing for your sister.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You see,” he began diffidently, “that is, as you must know, at first--you were at the convent--I thought something of proposing for your sister.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Thank God,” he added vigorously, “I waited!
good-nature
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From this reading Cesare Orsi stood in the doorway, smiling with oppressive good-nature.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Lavinia,” he told her, “I've done something, and now I'm in the devil of a doubt.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Lavinia,” he told her, “I've done something, and now I'm in the devil of a doubt.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He advanced, holding a small package, and sat on the edge of a chair, mopping his brow.
the act of retaining something
From this reading He advanced, holding a small package, and sat on the edge of a chair, mopping his brow.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “You see,” he began diffidently, “that is, as you must know, at first--you were at the convent--I thought something of proposing for your sister.
I'm
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From this reading “Lavinia,” he told her, “I've done something, and now I'm in the devil of a doubt.”
I've
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From this reading “Lavinia,” he told her, “I've done something, and now I'm in the devil of a doubt.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cesare Orsi stood in the doorway, smiling with oppressive good-nature.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You see,” he began diffidently, “that is, as you must know, at first--you were at the convent--I thought something of proposing for your sister.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “You see,” he began diffidently, “that is, as you must know, at first--you were at the convent--I thought something of proposing for your sister.
Lavinia
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From this reading “Lavinia,” he told her, “I've done something, and now I'm in the devil of a doubt.”
moppingnounUS /ˈmɑːpɪŋ/
cleaning with a mop
From this reading He advanced, holding a small package, and sat on the edge of a chair, mopping his brow.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “You see,” he began diffidently, “that is, as you must know, at first--you were at the convent--I thought something of proposing for your sister.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Lavinia,” he told her, “I've done something, and now I'm in the devil of a doubt.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Lavinia,” he told her, “I've done something, and now I'm in the devil of a doubt.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He advanced, holding a small package, and sat on the edge of a chair, mopping his brow.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading Cesare Orsi stood in the doorway, smiling with oppressive good-nature.
Orsi
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From this reading Cesare Orsi stood in the doorway, smiling with oppressive good-nature.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading He advanced, holding a small package, and sat on the edge of a chair, mopping his brow.
proposingverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “You see,” he began diffidently, “that is, as you must know, at first--you were at the convent--I thought something of proposing for your sister.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He advanced, holding a small package, and sat on the edge of a chair, mopping his brow.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “You see,” he began diffidently, “that is, as you must know, at first--you were at the convent--I thought something of proposing for your sister.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading “You see,” he began diffidently, “that is, as you must know, at first--you were at the convent--I thought something of proposing for your sister.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He advanced, holding a small package, and sat on the edge of a chair, mopping his brow.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Cesare Orsi stood in the doorway, smiling with oppressive good-nature.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Lavinia,” he told her, “I've done something, and now I'm in the devil of a doubt.”
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Cesare Orsi stood in the doorway, smiling with oppressive good-nature.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Thank God,” he added vigorously, “I waited!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You see,” he began diffidently, “that is, as you must know, at first--you were at the convent--I thought something of proposing for your sister.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cesare Orsi stood in the doorway, smiling with oppressive good-nature.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “You see,” he began diffidently, “that is, as you must know, at first--you were at the convent--I thought something of proposing for your sister.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “Lavinia,” he told her, “I've done something, and now I'm in the devil of a doubt.”
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading Thank God,” he added vigorously, “I waited!
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Thank God,” he added vigorously, “I waited!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You see,” he began diffidently, “that is, as you must know, at first--you were at the convent--I thought something of proposing for your sister.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cesare Orsi stood in the doorway, smiling with oppressive good-nature.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You see,” he began diffidently, “that is, as you must know, at first--you were at the convent--I thought something of proposing for your sister.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You see,” he began diffidently, “that is, as you must know, at first--you were at the convent--I thought something of proposing for your sister.
