Chapter II

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

From this reading 'Be quiet, Cesare; you will wake the baby,' the mother said in a whisper, from the toilet-glass she was sitting at.

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From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

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

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading 'She will have to be wakened later on, at any rate; ought we not to show her to our guests?'

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading 'Agnesina, Agnesina,' he went on saying playfully, 'I think you are very pretty.'

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 'Be quiet, Cesare; you will wake the baby,' the mother said in a whisper, from the toilet-glass she was sitting at.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading 'Be quiet, Cesare; you will wake the baby,' the mother said in a whisper, from the toilet-glass she was sitting at.

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

From this reading 'Be quiet, Cesare; you will wake the baby,' the mother said in a whisper, from the toilet-glass she was sitting at.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading 'Yes; I just hope she won't begin screaming in the drawing-room!' the young mother replied, smiling, half from nervous fears, half from motherly pride.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

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From this reading 'Be quiet, Cesare; you will wake the baby,' the mother said in a whisper, from the toilet-glass she was sitting at.

giving a Christian name at baptism

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

a baby bed with sides and rockers

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

a female human offspring

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

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

From this reading 'Yes; I just hope she won't begin screaming in the drawing-room!' the young mother replied, smiling, half from nervous fears, half from motherly pride.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading 'Yes; I just hope she won't begin screaming in the drawing-room!' the young mother replied, smiling, half from nervous fears, half from motherly pride.

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

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

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

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 'Be quiet, Cesare; you will wake the baby,' the mother said in a whisper, from the toilet-glass she was sitting at.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

coins made of gold

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading 'She will have to be wakened later on, at any rate; ought we not to show her to our guests?'

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading 'Yes; I just hope she won't begin screaming in the drawing-room!' the young mother replied, smiling, half from nervous fears, half from motherly pride.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading 'She will have to be wakened later on, at any rate; ought we not to show her to our guests?'

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

From this reading 'Agnesina, Agnesina,' he went on saying playfully, 'I think you are very pretty.'

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

From this reading 'She will have to be wakened later on, at any rate; ought we not to show her to our guests?'

the act of retaining something

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading 'Yes; I just hope she won't begin screaming in the drawing-room!' the young mother replied, smiling, half from nervous fears, half from motherly pride.

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

From this reading 'Agnesina, Agnesina,' he went on saying playfully, 'I think you are very pretty.'

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

From this reading 'Be quiet, Cesare; you will wake the baby,' the mother said in a whisper, from the toilet-glass she was sitting at.

and nothing more

From this reading 'Yes; I just hope she won't begin screaming in the drawing-room!' the young mother replied, smiling, half from nervous fears, half from motherly pride.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading 'She will have to be wakened later on, at any rate; ought we not to show her to our guests?'

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading 'Be quiet, Cesare; you will wake the baby,' the mother said in a whisper, from the toilet-glass she was sitting at.

befitting a mother; warm and nurturing

From this reading 'Yes; I just hope she won't begin screaming in the drawing-room!' the young mother replied, smiling, half from nervous fears, half from motherly pride.

easily agitated

From this reading 'Yes; I just hope she won't begin screaming in the drawing-room!' the young mother replied, smiling, half from nervous fears, half from motherly pride.

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

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 'She will have to be wakened later on, at any rate; ought we not to show her to our guests?'

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 'Agnesina, Agnesina,' he went on saying playfully, 'I think you are very pretty.'

To move from a closed position.

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading 'She will have to be wakened later on, at any rate; ought we not to show her to our guests?'

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading 'She will have to be wakened later on, at any rate; ought we not to show her to our guests?'

above and across; more than

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

possessive form of “papa” — an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

a light shade of red

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

in a quiet and tranquil manner

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

in a playful manner

From this reading 'Agnesina, Agnesina,' he went on saying playfully, 'I think you are very pretty.'

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading 'Agnesina, Agnesina,' he went on saying playfully, 'I think you are very pretty.'

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading 'Yes; I just hope she won't begin screaming in the drawing-room!' the young mother replied, smiling, half from nervous fears, half from motherly pride.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading 'Be quiet, Cesare; you will wake the baby,' the mother said in a whisper, from the toilet-glass she was sitting at.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading 'She will have to be wakened later on, at any rate; ought we not to show her to our guests?'

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading 'Yes; I just hope she won't begin screaming in the drawing-room!' the young mother replied, smiling, half from nervous fears, half from motherly pride.

plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

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

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading 'Agnesina, Agnesina,' he went on saying playfully, 'I think you are very pretty.'

so extremely intense as to evoke screams

From this reading 'Yes; I just hope she won't begin screaming in the drawing-room!' the young mother replied, smiling, half from nervous fears, half from motherly pride.

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

From this reading 'Be quiet, Cesare; you will wake the baby,' the mother said in a whisper, from the toilet-glass she was sitting at.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading 'She will have to be wakened later on, at any rate; ought we not to show her to our guests?'

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading 'Be quiet, Cesare; you will wake the baby,' the mother said in a whisper, from the toilet-glass she was sitting at.

the state of being asleep

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading 'Yes; I just hope she won't begin screaming in the drawing-room!' the young mother replied, smiling, half from nervous fears, half from motherly pride.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

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

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading 'Agnesina, Agnesina,' he went on saying playfully, 'I think you are very pretty.'

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

From this reading 'She will have to be wakened later on, at any rate; ought we not to show her to our guests?'

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

From this reading 'Be quiet, Cesare; you will wake the baby,' the mother said in a whisper, from the toilet-glass she was sitting at.

precisely as stated

From this reading 'Agnesina, Agnesina,' he went on saying playfully, 'I think you are very pretty.'

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading 'Be quiet, Cesare; you will wake the baby,' the mother said in a whisper, from the toilet-glass she was sitting at.

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

From this reading 'She will have to be wakened later on, at any rate; ought we not to show her to our guests?'

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

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading 'She will have to be wakened later on, at any rate; ought we not to show her to our guests?'

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading 'Agnesina, Agnesina,' he went on saying playfully, 'I think you are very pretty.'

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading 'Be quiet, Cesare; you will wake the baby,' the mother said in a whisper, from the toilet-glass she was sitting at.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading 'Be quiet, Cesare; you will wake the baby,' the mother said in a whisper, from the toilet-glass she was sitting at.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

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

From this reading 'Yes; I just hope she won't begin screaming in the drawing-room!' the young mother replied, smiling, half from nervous fears, half from motherly pride.

the words that are spoken

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.

an affirmative

From this reading 'Yes; I just hope she won't begin screaming in the drawing-room!' the young mother replied, smiling, half from nervous fears, half from motherly pride.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'Agnesina, Agnesina,' he went on saying playfully, 'I think you are very pretty.'

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading AGNESINA FRAGALÀ'S CHRISTENING 'Agnesina Fragalà, papa's lovely daughter,' said the young father, leaning over the brass cradle that shone like gold, holding open the lace curtains with rose-coloured ribbons, and petting with words, glances, and smiles the pink new-born babe that was placidly sleeping.