Chapter VII

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

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He had rented it from time immemorial, and he called it the _study_; there he began, unravelled, and finished all his business, with a discretion and secrecy he kept up even with his wife.

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

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When it was said Don Gennaro Parascandolo was at his _study_, all was said.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He had rented it from time immemorial, and he called it the _study_; there he began, unravelled, and finished all his business, with a discretion and secrecy he kept up even with his wife.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He had rented it from time immemorial, and he called it the _study_; there he began, unravelled, and finished all his business, with a discretion and secrecy he kept up even with his wife.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

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From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading She was far off, isolated for whole days in that sad, solemn, splendid suite of rooms in the Rossi Palace.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

freedom to act or judge on one's own

From this reading He had rented it from time immemorial, and he called it the _study_; there he began, unravelled, and finished all his business, with a discretion and secrecy he kept up even with his wife.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He was working very placidly in that little room of his flat in San Giacomo Street, opposite the door of the Exchange.

not clear to the understanding

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

divisible by two

From this reading He had rented it from time immemorial, and he called it the _study_; there he began, unravelled, and finished all his business, with a discretion and secrecy he kept up even with his wife.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading He was working very placidly in that little room of his flat in San Giacomo Street, opposite the door of the Exchange.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading She was far off, isolated for whole days in that sad, solemn, splendid suite of rooms in the Rossi Palace.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading He had rented it from time immemorial, and he called it the _study_; there he began, unravelled, and finished all his business, with a discretion and secrecy he kept up even with his wife.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading He was working very placidly in that little room of his flat in San Giacomo Street, opposite the door of the Exchange.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was far off, isolated for whole days in that sad, solemn, splendid suite of rooms in the Rossi Palace.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had rented it from time immemorial, and he called it the _study_; there he began, unravelled, and finished all his business, with a discretion and secrecy he kept up even with his wife.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

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From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

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From this reading He was working very placidly in that little room of his flat in San Giacomo Street, opposite the door of the Exchange.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had rented it from time immemorial, and he called it the _study_; there he began, unravelled, and finished all his business, with a discretion and secrecy he kept up even with his wife.

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

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

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

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history

From this reading He had rented it from time immemorial, and he called it the _study_; there he began, unravelled, and finished all his business, with a discretion and secrecy he kept up even with his wife.

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

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

not close together in time

From this reading She was far off, isolated for whole days in that sad, solemn, splendid suite of rooms in the Rossi Palace.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He had rented it from time immemorial, and he called it the _study_; there he began, unravelled, and finished all his business, with a discretion and secrecy he kept up even with his wife.

a record in which commercial accounts are recorded

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

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

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

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From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

having odor or a characteristic odor

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading She was far off, isolated for whole days in that sad, solemn, splendid suite of rooms in the Rossi Palace.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading He was working very placidly in that little room of his flat in San Giacomo Street, opposite the door of the Exchange.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

above and across; more than

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading She was far off, isolated for whole days in that sad, solemn, splendid suite of rooms in the Rossi Palace.

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From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

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From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

in a quiet and tranquil manner

From this reading He was working very placidly in that little room of his flat in San Giacomo Street, opposite the door of the Exchange.

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From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

past form of “rent” — let for money

From this reading He had rented it from time immemorial, and he called it the _study_; there he began, unravelled, and finished all his business, with a discretion and secrecy he kept up even with his wife.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading She was far off, isolated for whole days in that sad, solemn, splendid suite of rooms in the Rossi Palace.

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From this reading She was far off, isolated for whole days in that sad, solemn, splendid suite of rooms in the Rossi Palace.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading She was far off, isolated for whole days in that sad, solemn, splendid suite of rooms in the Rossi Palace.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When it was said Don Gennaro Parascandolo was at his _study_, all was said.

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From this reading He was working very placidly in that little room of his flat in San Giacomo Street, opposite the door of the Exchange.

the trait of keeping things secret

From this reading He had rented it from time immemorial, and he called it the _study_; there he began, unravelled, and finished all his business, with a discretion and secrecy he kept up even with his wife.

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

From this reading She was far off, isolated for whole days in that sad, solemn, splendid suite of rooms in the Rossi Palace.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading She was far off, isolated for whole days in that sad, solemn, splendid suite of rooms in the Rossi Palace.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading She was far off, isolated for whole days in that sad, solemn, splendid suite of rooms in the Rossi Palace.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He was working very placidly in that little room of his flat in San Giacomo Street, opposite the door of the Exchange.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading She was far off, isolated for whole days in that sad, solemn, splendid suite of rooms in the Rossi Palace.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was working very placidly in that little room of his flat in San Giacomo Street, opposite the door of the Exchange.

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

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had rented it from time immemorial, and he called it the _study_; there he began, unravelled, and finished all his business, with a discretion and secrecy he kept up even with his wife.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had rented it from time immemorial, and he called it the _study_; there he began, unravelled, and finished all his business, with a discretion and secrecy he kept up even with his wife.

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From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

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From this reading He had rented it from time immemorial, and he called it the _study_; there he began, unravelled, and finished all his business, with a discretion and secrecy he kept up even with his wife.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was working very placidly in that little room of his flat in San Giacomo Street, opposite the door of the Exchange.

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

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

at the time that

From this reading When it was said Don Gennaro Parascandolo was at his _study_, all was said.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading She was far off, isolated for whole days in that sad, solemn, splendid suite of rooms in the Rossi Palace.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He had rented it from time immemorial, and he called it the _study_; there he began, unravelled, and finished all his business, with a discretion and secrecy he kept up even with his wife.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading He was working very placidly in that little room of his flat in San Giacomo Street, opposite the door of the Exchange.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading DON GENNARO PARASCANDOLO'S BUSINESS With the odorous smoke of a Tocos cigarette filling the little room, Don Gennaro Parascandolo was deeply wrapped up in the study of his little pocket-book, turning over the pages of a ledger, and comparing the long rows of figures in it with the dark, enigmatic ciphers in the note-book; then he took the pen and wrote something occasionally--one word or a figure--on the full side of the ledger.