used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He went up the big stairs to the second floor, where he enjoyed real love with a poor good girl, a flower of delicacy and innocence he had found on a doorstep one evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He went up the big stairs to the second floor, where he enjoyed real love with a poor good girl, a flower of delicacy and innocence he had found on a doorstep one evening.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading PASQUALINO DE FEO'S WILL Don Gennaro Parascandolo, the money-lender, had for some time past been coming very often to the big gateway in Nardones Road.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He, with his usual money-lender's prudence, had made her believe he was a poor clerk, a widower with no children, who would certainly marry her if she proved good and faithful.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PASQUALINO DE FEO'S WILL Don Gennaro Parascandolo, the money-lender, had for some time past been coming very often to the big gateway in Nardones Road.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The unlucky Felicetta, whose name was a mockery, lived like a recluse, served by a rough girl, her only companion.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He, with his usual money-lender's prudence, had made her believe he was a poor clerk, a widower with no children, who would certainly marry her if she proved good and faithful.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He, with his usual money-lender's prudence, had made her believe he was a poor clerk, a widower with no children, who would certainly marry her if she proved good and faithful.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading He, with his usual money-lender's prudence, had made her believe he was a poor clerk, a widower with no children, who would certainly marry her if she proved good and faithful.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading PASQUALINO DE FEO'S WILL Don Gennaro Parascandolo, the money-lender, had for some time past been coming very often to the big gateway in Nardones Road.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The unlucky Felicetta, whose name was a mockery, lived like a recluse, served by a rough girl, her only companion.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading PASQUALINO DE FEO'S WILL Don Gennaro Parascandolo, the money-lender, had for some time past been coming very often to the big gateway in Nardones Road.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading He went up the big stairs to the second floor, where he enjoyed real love with a poor good girl, a flower of delicacy and innocence he had found on a doorstep one evening.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading PASQUALINO DE FEO'S WILL Don Gennaro Parascandolo, the money-lender, had for some time past been coming very often to the big gateway in Nardones Road.
doorstepnounUS /ˈdɔːrstep/
the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway
From this reading He went up the big stairs to the second floor, where he enjoyed real love with a poor good girl, a flower of delicacy and innocence he had found on a doorstep one evening.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He went up the big stairs to the second floor, where he enjoyed real love with a poor good girl, a flower of delicacy and innocence he had found on a doorstep one evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He went up the big stairs to the second floor, where he enjoyed real love with a poor good girl, a flower of delicacy and innocence he had found on a doorstep one evening.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading He, with his usual money-lender's prudence, had made her believe he was a poor clerk, a widower with no children, who would certainly marry her if she proved good and faithful.
Felicetta
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From this reading The unlucky Felicetta, whose name was a mockery, lived like a recluse, served by a rough girl, her only companion.
FEO'S
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From this reading PASQUALINO DE FEO'S WILL Don Gennaro Parascandolo, the money-lender, had for some time past been coming very often to the big gateway in Nardones Road.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He went up the big stairs to the second floor, where he enjoyed real love with a poor good girl, a flower of delicacy and innocence he had found on a doorstep one evening.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading He went up the big stairs to the second floor, where he enjoyed real love with a poor good girl, a flower of delicacy and innocence he had found on a doorstep one evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PASQUALINO DE FEO'S WILL Don Gennaro Parascandolo, the money-lender, had for some time past been coming very often to the big gateway in Nardones Road.
set up or found
From this reading He went up the big stairs to the second floor, where he enjoyed real love with a poor good girl, a flower of delicacy and innocence he had found on a doorstep one evening.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading PASQUALINO DE FEO'S WILL Don Gennaro Parascandolo, the money-lender, had for some time past been coming very often to the big gateway in Nardones Road.
Gennaro
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From this reading PASQUALINO DE FEO'S WILL Don Gennaro Parascandolo, the money-lender, had for some time past been coming very often to the big gateway in Nardones Road.
a young female
From this reading He went up the big stairs to the second floor, where he enjoyed real love with a poor good girl, a flower of delicacy and innocence he had found on a doorstep one evening.
the act of departing
From this reading The wretched girl was just going to ruin.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He went up the big stairs to the second floor, where he enjoyed real love with a poor good girl, a flower of delicacy and innocence he had found on a doorstep one evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PASQUALINO DE FEO'S WILL Don Gennaro Parascandolo, the money-lender, had for some time past been coming very often to the big gateway in Nardones Road.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went up the big stairs to the second floor, where he enjoyed real love with a poor good girl, a flower of delicacy and innocence he had found on a doorstep one evening.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He, with his usual money-lender's prudence, had made her believe he was a poor clerk, a widower with no children, who would certainly marry her if she proved good and faithful.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He, with his usual money-lender's prudence, had made her believe he was a poor clerk, a widower with no children, who would certainly marry her if she proved good and faithful.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He, with his usual money-lender's prudence, had made her believe he was a poor clerk, a widower with no children, who would certainly marry her if she proved good and faithful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PASQUALINO DE FEO'S WILL Don Gennaro Parascandolo, the money-lender, had for some time past been coming very often to the big gateway in Nardones Road.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading He went up the big stairs to the second floor, where he enjoyed real love with a poor good girl, a flower of delicacy and innocence he had found on a doorstep one evening.
and nothing more
From this reading The wretched girl was just going to ruin.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The unlucky Felicetta, whose name was a mockery, lived like a recluse, served by a rough girl, her only companion.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The unlucky Felicetta, whose name was a mockery, lived like a recluse, served by a rough girl, her only companion.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He went up the big stairs to the second floor, where he enjoyed real love with a poor good girl, a flower of delicacy and innocence he had found on a doorstep one evening.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He, with his usual money-lender's prudence, had made her believe he was a poor clerk, a widower with no children, who would certainly marry her if she proved good and faithful.
take in marriage
From this reading He, with his usual money-lender's prudence, had made her believe he was a poor clerk, a widower with no children, who would certainly marry her if she proved good and faithful.
mockerynounUS /ˈmɑːkəri/
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading The unlucky Felicetta, whose name was a mockery, lived like a recluse, served by a rough girl, her only companion.
money-lender
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From this reading PASQUALINO DE FEO'S WILL Don Gennaro Parascandolo, the money-lender, had for some time past been coming very often to the big gateway in Nardones Road.
money-lender's
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From this reading He, with his usual money-lender's prudence, had made her believe he was a poor clerk, a widower with no children, who would certainly marry her if she proved good and faithful.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The unlucky Felicetta, whose name was a mockery, lived like a recluse, served by a rough girl, her only companion.
Nardones
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From this reading PASQUALINO DE FEO'S WILL Don Gennaro Parascandolo, the money-lender, had for some time past been coming very often to the big gateway in Nardones Road.
not any; not one
From this reading He, with his usual money-lender's prudence, had made her believe he was a poor clerk, a widower with no children, who would certainly marry her if she proved good and faithful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He went up the big stairs to the second floor, where he enjoyed real love with a poor good girl, a flower of delicacy and innocence he had found on a doorstep one evening.
many times at short intervals
From this reading PASQUALINO DE FEO'S WILL Don Gennaro Parascandolo, the money-lender, had for some time past been coming very often to the big gateway in Nardones Road.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He went up the big stairs to the second floor, where he enjoyed real love with a poor good girl, a flower of delicacy and innocence he had found on a doorstep one evening.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He went up the big stairs to the second floor, where he enjoyed real love with a poor good girl, a flower of delicacy and innocence he had found on a doorstep one evening.
and nothing more
From this reading The unlucky Felicetta, whose name was a mockery, lived like a recluse, served by a rough girl, her only companion.
Parascandolo
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From this reading PASQUALINO DE FEO'S WILL Don Gennaro Parascandolo, the money-lender, had for some time past been coming very often to the big gateway in Nardones Road.
PASQUALINO
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From this reading PASQUALINO DE FEO'S WILL Don Gennaro Parascandolo, the money-lender, had for some time past been coming very often to the big gateway in Nardones Road.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading PASQUALINO DE FEO'S WILL Don Gennaro Parascandolo, the money-lender, had for some time past been coming very often to the big gateway in Nardones Road.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He went up the big stairs to the second floor, where he enjoyed real love with a poor good girl, a flower of delicacy and innocence he had found on a doorstep one evening.
established beyond doubt
From this reading He, with his usual money-lender's prudence, had made her believe he was a poor clerk, a widower with no children, who would certainly marry her if she proved good and faithful.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading He, with his usual money-lender's prudence, had made her believe he was a poor clerk, a widower with no children, who would certainly marry her if she proved good and faithful.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He went up the big stairs to the second floor, where he enjoyed real love with a poor good girl, a flower of delicacy and innocence he had found on a doorstep one evening.
reclusenounUS /rɪˈkluːs/
one who lives in solitude
From this reading The unlucky Felicetta, whose name was a mockery, lived like a recluse, served by a rough girl, her only companion.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading PASQUALINO DE FEO'S WILL Don Gennaro Parascandolo, the money-lender, had for some time past been coming very often to the big gateway in Nardones Road.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The unlucky Felicetta, whose name was a mockery, lived like a recluse, served by a rough girl, her only companion.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading The wretched girl was just going to ruin.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He went up the big stairs to the second floor, where he enjoyed real love with a poor good girl, a flower of delicacy and innocence he had found on a doorstep one evening.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The unlucky Felicetta, whose name was a mockery, lived like a recluse, served by a rough girl, her only companion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He, with his usual money-lender's prudence, had made her believe he was a poor clerk, a widower with no children, who would certainly marry her if she proved good and faithful.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading PASQUALINO DE FEO'S WILL Don Gennaro Parascandolo, the money-lender, had for some time past been coming very often to the big gateway in Nardones Road.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He went up the big stairs to the second floor, where he enjoyed real love with a poor good girl, a flower of delicacy and innocence he had found on a doorstep one evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PASQUALINO DE FEO'S WILL Don Gennaro Parascandolo, the money-lender, had for some time past been coming very often to the big gateway in Nardones Road.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading PASQUALINO DE FEO'S WILL Don Gennaro Parascandolo, the money-lender, had for some time past been coming very often to the big gateway in Nardones Road.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PASQUALINO DE FEO'S WILL Don Gennaro Parascandolo, the money-lender, had for some time past been coming very often to the big gateway in Nardones Road.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading The unlucky Felicetta, whose name was a mockery, lived like a recluse, served by a rough girl, her only companion.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He went up the big stairs to the second floor, where he enjoyed real love with a poor good girl, a flower of delicacy and innocence he had found on a doorstep one evening.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He, with his usual money-lender's prudence, had made her believe he was a poor clerk, a widower with no children, who would certainly marry her if she proved good and faithful.
precisely as stated
From this reading PASQUALINO DE FEO'S WILL Don Gennaro Parascandolo, the money-lender, had for some time past been coming very often to the big gateway in Nardones Road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wretched girl was just going to ruin.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went up the big stairs to the second floor, where he enjoyed real love with a poor good girl, a flower of delicacy and innocence he had found on a doorstep one evening.
in or at the place that
From this reading He went up the big stairs to the second floor, where he enjoyed real love with a poor good girl, a flower of delicacy and innocence he had found on a doorstep one evening.
which person or people
From this reading He, with his usual money-lender's prudence, had made her believe he was a poor clerk, a widower with no children, who would certainly marry her if she proved good and faithful.
belonging to which person
From this reading The unlucky Felicetta, whose name was a mockery, lived like a recluse, served by a rough girl, her only companion.
widowernounUS /ˈwɪdoʊər/
a man whose wife is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading He, with his usual money-lender's prudence, had made her believe he was a poor clerk, a widower with no children, who would certainly marry her if she proved good and faithful.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading PASQUALINO DE FEO'S WILL Don Gennaro Parascandolo, the money-lender, had for some time past been coming very often to the big gateway in Nardones Road.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He went up the big stairs to the second floor, where he enjoyed real love with a poor good girl, a flower of delicacy and innocence he had found on a doorstep one evening.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He, with his usual money-lender's prudence, had made her believe he was a poor clerk, a widower with no children, who would certainly marry her if she proved good and faithful.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading The wretched girl was just going to ruin.
