used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading *IV.* In the afternoon of that same Saturday, I had a strange attack of melancholy.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading *IV.* In the afternoon of that same Saturday, I had a strange attack of melancholy.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading A sudden agitation seized me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading My eyes fell by chance on the name of Filippo Arborio, mentioned in an article.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The post had arrived at the Badiola, and I happened to be in the billiard-room with my brother, glancing through the newspapers.
Arborio
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From this reading My eyes fell by chance on the name of Filippo Arborio, mentioned in an article.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The post had arrived at the Badiola, and I happened to be in the billiard-room with my brother, glancing through the newspapers.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading My eyes fell by chance on the name of Filippo Arborio, mentioned in an article.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The post had arrived at the Badiola, and I happened to be in the billiard-room with my brother, glancing through the newspapers.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading *IV.* In the afternoon of that same Saturday, I had a strange attack of melancholy.
Badiola
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From this reading The post had arrived at the Badiola, and I happened to be in the billiard-room with my brother, glancing through the newspapers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The post had arrived at the Badiola, and I happened to be in the billiard-room with my brother, glancing through the newspapers.
billiard-room
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From this reading The post had arrived at the Badiola, and I happened to be in the billiard-room with my brother, glancing through the newspapers.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The post had arrived at the Badiola, and I happened to be in the billiard-room with my brother, glancing through the newspapers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My eyes fell by chance on the name of Filippo Arborio, mentioned in an article.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading My eyes fell by chance on the name of Filippo Arborio, mentioned in an article.
dregsnounUS /dreɡz/
sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid
From this reading Thus it is that a slight jar will stir up the dregs of a quiescent liquid.
opinion or judgment
From this reading My eyes fell by chance on the name of Filippo Arborio, mentioned in an article.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading My eyes fell by chance on the name of Filippo Arborio, mentioned in an article.
Filippo
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From this reading My eyes fell by chance on the name of Filippo Arborio, mentioned in an article.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The post had arrived at the Badiola, and I happened to be in the billiard-room with my brother, glancing through the newspapers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading *IV.* In the afternoon of that same Saturday, I had a strange attack of melancholy.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The post had arrived at the Badiola, and I happened to be in the billiard-room with my brother, glancing through the newspapers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading *IV.* In the afternoon of that same Saturday, I had a strange attack of melancholy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading *IV.* In the afternoon of that same Saturday, I had a strange attack of melancholy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus it is that a slight jar will stir up the dregs of a quiescent liquid.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus it is that a slight jar will stir up the dregs of a quiescent liquid.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading *IV.* In the afternoon of that same Saturday, I had a strange attack of melancholy.
jarverbUS /dʒɑːr/
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading Thus it is that a slight jar will stir up the dregs of a quiescent liquid.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading Thus it is that a slight jar will stir up the dregs of a quiescent liquid.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A sudden agitation seized me.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading *IV.* In the afternoon of that same Saturday, I had a strange attack of melancholy.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading My eyes fell by chance on the name of Filippo Arborio, mentioned in an article.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The post had arrived at the Badiola, and I happened to be in the billiard-room with my brother, glancing through the newspapers.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading My eyes fell by chance on the name of Filippo Arborio, mentioned in an article.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The post had arrived at the Badiola, and I happened to be in the billiard-room with my brother, glancing through the newspapers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading *IV.* In the afternoon of that same Saturday, I had a strange attack of melancholy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My eyes fell by chance on the name of Filippo Arborio, mentioned in an article.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The post had arrived at the Badiola, and I happened to be in the billiard-room with my brother, glancing through the newspapers.
quiescentadjectiveUS /kwaɪˈesənt/
not active or activated
From this reading Thus it is that a slight jar will stir up the dregs of a quiescent liquid.
Identical; not different.
From this reading *IV.* In the afternoon of that same Saturday, I had a strange attack of melancholy.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading *IV.* In the afternoon of that same Saturday, I had a strange attack of melancholy.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading A sudden agitation seized me.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Thus it is that a slight jar will stir up the dregs of a quiescent liquid.
move an implement through
From this reading Thus it is that a slight jar will stir up the dregs of a quiescent liquid.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading *IV.* In the afternoon of that same Saturday, I had a strange attack of melancholy.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A sudden agitation seized me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading *IV.* In the afternoon of that same Saturday, I had a strange attack of melancholy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading *IV.* In the afternoon of that same Saturday, I had a strange attack of melancholy.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The post had arrived at the Badiola, and I happened to be in the billiard-room with my brother, glancing through the newspapers.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it is that a slight jar will stir up the dregs of a quiescent liquid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The post had arrived at the Badiola, and I happened to be in the billiard-room with my brother, glancing through the newspapers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Thus it is that a slight jar will stir up the dregs of a quiescent liquid.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Thus it is that a slight jar will stir up the dregs of a quiescent liquid.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The post had arrived at the Badiola, and I happened to be in the billiard-room with my brother, glancing through the newspapers.
