Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading He wears a glossy white hat, and carries his gold-headed cane in his hand.

how long something has existed

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

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

From this reading He wears a glossy white hat, and carries his gold-headed cane in his hand.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

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

From this reading His linen is spotless; his white hair, as fine as silk, is carefully combed; his chin is well shaven.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading NUMBER FOUR AT THE UNIVERSO HOTEL.

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From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading He wears a glossy white hat, and carries his gold-headed cane in his hand.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Cesare Trenta is dressed with unusual care.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading His linen is spotless; his white hair, as fine as silk, is carefully combed; his chin is well shaven.

plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something

From this reading He wears a glossy white hat, and carries his gold-headed cane in his hand.

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From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

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From this reading Cesare Trenta is dressed with unusual care.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading His linen is spotless; his white hair, as fine as silk, is carefully combed; his chin is well shaven.

(of hair) made tidy with a comb

From this reading His linen is spotless; his white hair, as fine as silk, is carefully combed; his chin is well shaven.

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From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Cesare Trenta is dressed with unusual care.

being ten more than seventy

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading His linen is spotless; his white hair, as fine as silk, is carefully combed; his chin is well shaven.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading NUMBER FOUR AT THE UNIVERSO HOTEL.

based on pretense; deceptively pleasing

From this reading He wears a glossy white hat, and carries his gold-headed cane in his hand.

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From this reading He wears a glossy white hat, and carries his gold-headed cane in his hand.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading His linen is spotless; his white hair, as fine as silk, is carefully combed; his chin is well shaven.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He wears a glossy white hat, and carries his gold-headed cane in his hand.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading He wears a glossy white hat, and carries his gold-headed cane in his hand.

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

From this reading He wears a glossy white hat, and carries his gold-headed cane in his hand.

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

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

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

From this reading His linen is spotless; his white hair, as fine as silk, is carefully combed; his chin is well shaven.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading NUMBER FOUR AT THE UNIVERSO HOTEL.

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

From this reading He wears a glossy white hat, and carries his gold-headed cane in his hand.

third-person singular of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

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

From this reading Cesare Trenta is dressed with unusual care.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading His linen is spotless; his white hair, as fine as silk, is carefully combed; his chin is well shaven.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

for more time

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

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

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

plural of “mount” — a lightweight horse kept for riding only

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

not any; not one

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading NUMBER FOUR AT THE UNIVERSO HOTEL.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

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

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

on one occasion

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

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

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin

From this reading His linen is spotless; his white hair, as fine as silk, is carefully combed; his chin is well shaven.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading His linen is spotless; his white hair, as fine as silk, is carefully combed; his chin is well shaven.

completely neat and clean

From this reading His linen is spotless; his white hair, as fine as silk, is carefully combed; his chin is well shaven.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

in a stiff manner

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

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

From this reading NUMBER FOUR AT THE UNIVERSO HOTEL.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

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

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

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

From this reading Cesare Trenta is dressed with unusual care.

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

From this reading NUMBER FOUR AT THE UNIVERSO HOTEL.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Cesare Trenta is dressed with unusual care.

the act of using

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Not that he condescends to use that cane as he mounts the marble staircase of the Universo Hotel (once the Palazzo Buffero) a little stiffly, on his way to keep his appointment with Count Marescotti; oh, no--although the cavaliere is well past eighty, he intends to live much longer; he reserves that cane, therefore, to assist him in his old age.

plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use

From this reading He wears a glossy white hat, and carries his gold-headed cane in his hand.

(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 His linen is spotless; his white hair, as fine as silk, is carefully combed; his chin is well shaven.

a Caucasian

From this reading His linen is spotless; his white hair, as fine as silk, is carefully combed; his chin is well shaven.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Cesare Trenta is dressed with unusual care.