adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In his heart, the thick-headed, practical fellow had never quite believed in Gigi's ingenious scheme, and the idea of getting a hundred thousand francs had seemed very visionary.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Since Gigi had got himself locked up it would be more sensible to realize a little cash for the story from the _Messaggero_, saying nothing about the carpenter.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The porter, being relieved from the order to keep the postern shut against everybody had been quite willing to gossip with Toto about the detective's visit, the closed room and Malipieri's refusal to let any one enter it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In his heart, the thick-headed, practical fellow had never quite believed in Gigi's ingenious scheme, and the idea of getting a hundred thousand francs had seemed very visionary.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The porter, being relieved from the order to keep the postern shut against everybody had been quite willing to gossip with Toto about the detective's visit, the closed room and Malipieri's refusal to let any one enter it.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Since Gigi had got himself locked up it would be more sensible to realize a little cash for the story from the _Messaggero_, saying nothing about the carpenter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The only lie he needed to invent was to the effect that he had been standing near the door of the palace when Sabina had come out.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The porter, being relieved from the order to keep the postern shut against everybody had been quite willing to gossip with Toto about the detective's visit, the closed room and Malipieri's refusal to let any one enter it.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In his heart, the thick-headed, practical fellow had never quite believed in Gigi's ingenious scheme, and the idea of getting a hundred thousand francs had seemed very visionary.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading Since Gigi had got himself locked up it would be more sensible to realize a little cash for the story from the _Messaggero_, saying nothing about the carpenter.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading Since Gigi had got himself locked up it would be more sensible to realize a little cash for the story from the _Messaggero_, saying nothing about the carpenter.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The porter, being relieved from the order to keep the postern shut against everybody had been quite willing to gossip with Toto about the detective's visit, the closed room and Malipieri's refusal to let any one enter it.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The only lie he needed to invent was to the effect that he had been standing near the door of the palace when Sabina had come out.
detective'snounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
possessive form of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The porter, being relieved from the order to keep the postern shut against everybody had been quite willing to gossip with Toto about the detective's visit, the closed room and Malipieri's refusal to let any one enter it.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Toto had done it.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The only lie he needed to invent was to the effect that he had been standing near the door of the palace when Sabina had come out.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The only lie he needed to invent was to the effect that he had been standing near the door of the palace when Sabina had come out.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading The porter, being relieved from the order to keep the postern shut against everybody had been quite willing to gossip with Toto about the detective's visit, the closed room and Malipieri's refusal to let any one enter it.
everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading The porter, being relieved from the order to keep the postern shut against everybody had been quite willing to gossip with Toto about the detective's visit, the closed room and Malipieri's refusal to let any one enter it.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading In his heart, the thick-headed, practical fellow had never quite believed in Gigi's ingenious scheme, and the idea of getting a hundred thousand francs had seemed very visionary.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Since Gigi had got himself locked up it would be more sensible to realize a little cash for the story from the _Messaggero_, saying nothing about the carpenter.
francsnounUS /fræŋks/
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading In his heart, the thick-headed, practical fellow had never quite believed in Gigi's ingenious scheme, and the idea of getting a hundred thousand francs had seemed very visionary.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Since Gigi had got himself locked up it would be more sensible to realize a little cash for the story from the _Messaggero_, saying nothing about the carpenter.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading In his heart, the thick-headed, practical fellow had never quite believed in Gigi's ingenious scheme, and the idea of getting a hundred thousand francs had seemed very visionary.
Gigi
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From this reading Since Gigi had got himself locked up it would be more sensible to realize a little cash for the story from the _Messaggero_, saying nothing about the carpenter.
Gigi's
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From this reading In his heart, the thick-headed, practical fellow had never quite believed in Gigi's ingenious scheme, and the idea of getting a hundred thousand francs had seemed very visionary.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading The porter, being relieved from the order to keep the postern shut against everybody had been quite willing to gossip with Toto about the detective's visit, the closed room and Malipieri's refusal to let any one enter it.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Since Gigi had got himself locked up it would be more sensible to realize a little cash for the story from the _Messaggero_, saying nothing about the carpenter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Toto had done it.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The only lie he needed to invent was to the effect that he had been standing near the door of the palace when Sabina had come out.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In his heart, the thick-headed, practical fellow had never quite believed in Gigi's ingenious scheme, and the idea of getting a hundred thousand francs had seemed very visionary.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Since Gigi had got himself locked up it would be more sensible to realize a little cash for the story from the _Messaggero_, saying nothing about the carpenter.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his heart, the thick-headed, practical fellow had never quite believed in Gigi's ingenious scheme, and the idea of getting a hundred thousand francs had seemed very visionary.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading In his heart, the thick-headed, practical fellow had never quite believed in Gigi's ingenious scheme, and the idea of getting a hundred thousand francs had seemed very visionary.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In his heart, the thick-headed, practical fellow had never quite believed in Gigi's ingenious scheme, and the idea of getting a hundred thousand francs had seemed very visionary.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his heart, the thick-headed, practical fellow had never quite believed in Gigi's ingenious scheme, and the idea of getting a hundred thousand francs had seemed very visionary.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading In his heart, the thick-headed, practical fellow had never quite believed in Gigi's ingenious scheme, and the idea of getting a hundred thousand francs had seemed very visionary.
inventverbUS /ˌɪnˈvent/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading The only lie he needed to invent was to the effect that he had been standing near the door of the palace when Sabina had come out.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Toto had done it.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The porter, being relieved from the order to keep the postern shut against everybody had been quite willing to gossip with Toto about the detective's visit, the closed room and Malipieri's refusal to let any one enter it.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The porter, being relieved from the order to keep the postern shut against everybody had been quite willing to gossip with Toto about the detective's visit, the closed room and Malipieri's refusal to let any one enter it.
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading The only lie he needed to invent was to the effect that he had been standing near the door of the palace when Sabina had come out.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Since Gigi had got himself locked up it would be more sensible to realize a little cash for the story from the _Messaggero_, saying nothing about the carpenter.
lockedverbUS /lɑːkt/
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Since Gigi had got himself locked up it would be more sensible to realize a little cash for the story from the _Messaggero_, saying nothing about the carpenter.
Malipieri's
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From this reading The porter, being relieved from the order to keep the postern shut against everybody had been quite willing to gossip with Toto about the detective's visit, the closed room and Malipieri's refusal to let any one enter it.
Messaggero
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Since Gigi had got himself locked up it would be more sensible to realize a little cash for the story from the _Messaggero_, saying nothing about the carpenter.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Since Gigi had got himself locked up it would be more sensible to realize a little cash for the story from the _Messaggero_, saying nothing about the carpenter.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The only lie he needed to invent was to the effect that he had been standing near the door of the palace when Sabina had come out.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The only lie he needed to invent was to the effect that he had been standing near the door of the palace when Sabina had come out.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In his heart, the thick-headed, practical fellow had never quite believed in Gigi's ingenious scheme, and the idea of getting a hundred thousand francs had seemed very visionary.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Since Gigi had got himself locked up it would be more sensible to realize a little cash for the story from the _Messaggero_, saying nothing about the carpenter.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In his heart, the thick-headed, practical fellow had never quite believed in Gigi's ingenious scheme, and the idea of getting a hundred thousand francs had seemed very visionary.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The porter, being relieved from the order to keep the postern shut against everybody had been quite willing to gossip with Toto about the detective's visit, the closed room and Malipieri's refusal to let any one enter it.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The only lie he needed to invent was to the effect that he had been standing near the door of the palace when Sabina had come out.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The porter, being relieved from the order to keep the postern shut against everybody had been quite willing to gossip with Toto about the detective's visit, the closed room and Malipieri's refusal to let any one enter it.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The only lie he needed to invent was to the effect that he had been standing near the door of the palace when Sabina had come out.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The only lie he needed to invent was to the effect that he had been standing near the door of the palace when Sabina had come out.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading The porter, being relieved from the order to keep the postern shut against everybody had been quite willing to gossip with Toto about the detective's visit, the closed room and Malipieri's refusal to let any one enter it.
posternnoun
a small gate in the rear of a fort or castle
From this reading The porter, being relieved from the order to keep the postern shut against everybody had been quite willing to gossip with Toto about the detective's visit, the closed room and Malipieri's refusal to let any one enter it.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading In his heart, the thick-headed, practical fellow had never quite believed in Gigi's ingenious scheme, and the idea of getting a hundred thousand francs had seemed very visionary.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In his heart, the thick-headed, practical fellow had never quite believed in Gigi's ingenious scheme, and the idea of getting a hundred thousand francs had seemed very visionary.
realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Since Gigi had got himself locked up it would be more sensible to realize a little cash for the story from the _Messaggero_, saying nothing about the carpenter.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading The porter, being relieved from the order to keep the postern shut against everybody had been quite willing to gossip with Toto about the detective's visit, the closed room and Malipieri's refusal to let any one enter it.
relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The porter, being relieved from the order to keep the postern shut against everybody had been quite willing to gossip with Toto about the detective's visit, the closed room and Malipieri's refusal to let any one enter it.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The porter, being relieved from the order to keep the postern shut against everybody had been quite willing to gossip with Toto about the detective's visit, the closed room and Malipieri's refusal to let any one enter it.
Sabina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The only lie he needed to invent was to the effect that he had been standing near the door of the palace when Sabina had come out.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Since Gigi had got himself locked up it would be more sensible to realize a little cash for the story from the _Messaggero_, saying nothing about the carpenter.
schemenounUS /skiːm/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading In his heart, the thick-headed, practical fellow had never quite believed in Gigi's ingenious scheme, and the idea of getting a hundred thousand francs had seemed very visionary.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In his heart, the thick-headed, practical fellow had never quite believed in Gigi's ingenious scheme, and the idea of getting a hundred thousand francs had seemed very visionary.
sensibleadjectiveUS /ˈsensəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Since Gigi had got himself locked up it would be more sensible to realize a little cash for the story from the _Messaggero_, saying nothing about the carpenter.
shutverbUS /ʃʌt/
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading The porter, being relieved from the order to keep the postern shut against everybody had been quite willing to gossip with Toto about the detective's visit, the closed room and Malipieri's refusal to let any one enter it.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since Gigi had got himself locked up it would be more sensible to realize a little cash for the story from the _Messaggero_, saying nothing about the carpenter.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading The only lie he needed to invent was to the effect that he had been standing near the door of the palace when Sabina had come out.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Since Gigi had got himself locked up it would be more sensible to realize a little cash for the story from the _Messaggero_, saying nothing about the carpenter.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The only lie he needed to invent was to the effect that he had been standing near the door of the palace when Sabina had come out.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In his heart, the thick-headed, practical fellow had never quite believed in Gigi's ingenious scheme, and the idea of getting a hundred thousand francs had seemed very visionary.
thick-headed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In his heart, the thick-headed, practical fellow had never quite believed in Gigi's ingenious scheme, and the idea of getting a hundred thousand francs had seemed very visionary.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading In his heart, the thick-headed, practical fellow had never quite believed in Gigi's ingenious scheme, and the idea of getting a hundred thousand francs had seemed very visionary.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since Gigi had got himself locked up it would be more sensible to realize a little cash for the story from the _Messaggero_, saying nothing about the carpenter.
Toto
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From this reading Toto had done it.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Since Gigi had got himself locked up it would be more sensible to realize a little cash for the story from the _Messaggero_, saying nothing about the carpenter.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading In his heart, the thick-headed, practical fellow had never quite believed in Gigi's ingenious scheme, and the idea of getting a hundred thousand francs had seemed very visionary.
visionarynounUS /ˈvɪʒəneri/
a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible
From this reading In his heart, the thick-headed, practical fellow had never quite believed in Gigi's ingenious scheme, and the idea of getting a hundred thousand francs had seemed very visionary.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The porter, being relieved from the order to keep the postern shut against everybody had been quite willing to gossip with Toto about the detective's visit, the closed room and Malipieri's refusal to let any one enter it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only lie he needed to invent was to the effect that he had been standing near the door of the palace when Sabina had come out.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The only lie he needed to invent was to the effect that he had been standing near the door of the palace when Sabina had come out.
willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The porter, being relieved from the order to keep the postern shut against everybody had been quite willing to gossip with Toto about the detective's visit, the closed room and Malipieri's refusal to let any one enter it.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The porter, being relieved from the order to keep the postern shut against everybody had been quite willing to gossip with Toto about the detective's visit, the closed room and Malipieri's refusal to let any one enter it.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Since Gigi had got himself locked up it would be more sensible to realize a little cash for the story from the _Messaggero_, saying nothing about the carpenter.
