used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
accostedverbUS /əˈkɑːstɪd/
past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few minutes after, just as I was going to look after my change, the post-master came up and asked me to pay for the stage.
anew
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading “I have paid already, and I am waiting for my change.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I have paid already, and I am waiting for my change.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A few minutes after, just as I was going to look after my change, the post-master came up and asked me to pay for the stage.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Without troubling to look at him I said I would pay in advance, and gave him a coin requesting him to bring me the change.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A few minutes after, just as I was going to look after my change, the post-master came up and asked me to pay for the stage.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Without troubling to look at him I said I would pay in advance, and gave him a coin requesting him to bring me the change.
CheatverbUS /tʃiːt/
deprive somebody of something by deceit
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
coinverbUS /kɔɪn/
make up
From this reading Without troubling to look at him I said I would pay in advance, and gave him a coin requesting him to bring me the change.
Corilla
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From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
Corticelli
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From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
without deviation
From this reading “Directly, sir,” said he, and with that he went into the inn.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few minutes after, just as I was going to look after my change, the post-master came up and asked me to pay for the stage.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A few minutes after, just as I was going to look after my change, the post-master came up and asked me to pay for the stage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Without troubling to look at him I said I would pay in advance, and gave him a coin requesting him to bring me the change.
the act of departing
From this reading A few minutes after, just as I was going to look after my change, the post-master came up and asked me to pay for the stage.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have paid already, and I am waiting for my change.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Directly, sir,” said he, and with that he went into the inn.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Without troubling to look at him I said I would pay in advance, and gave him a coin requesting him to bring me the change.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading “Directly, sir,” said he, and with that he went into the inn.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
and nothing more
From this reading A few minutes after, just as I was going to look after my change, the post-master came up and asked me to pay for the stage.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Without troubling to look at him I said I would pay in advance, and gave him a coin requesting him to bring me the change.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A few minutes after, just as I was going to look after my change, the post-master came up and asked me to pay for the stage.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading “I have paid already, and I am waiting for my change.
Passano
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From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
PisanounUS /ˈpiːsə/
a city in Tuscany; site of the famous Leaning Tower
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
post-master
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From this reading A few minutes after, just as I was going to look after my change, the post-master came up and asked me to pay for the stage.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
requestingverbUS /rɪˈkwestɪŋ/
-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for
From this reading Without troubling to look at him I said I would pay in advance, and gave him a coin requesting him to bring me the change.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Without troubling to look at him I said I would pay in advance, and gave him a coin requesting him to bring me the change.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Directly, sir,” said he, and with that he went into the inn.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
a male human offspring
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
SquintingadjectiveUS /ˈskwɪntɪŋ/
having eyes half closed in order to see better
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
having a supporting base
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Directly, sir,” said he, and with that he went into the inn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
Therese
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From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Without troubling to look at him I said I would pay in advance, and gave him a coin requesting him to bring me the change.
troublingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Without troubling to look at him I said I would pay in advance, and gave him a coin requesting him to bring me the change.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A few minutes after, just as I was going to look after my change, the post-master came up and asked me to pay for the stage.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading “I have paid already, and I am waiting for my change.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Directly, sir,” said he, and with that he went into the inn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
at the time that
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Directly, sir,” said he, and with that he went into the inn.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without troubling to look at him I said I would pay in advance, and gave him a coin requesting him to bring me the change.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A Clever Cheat--Passano--Pisa--Corilla--My Opinion of Squinting Eyes--Florence--I See Therese Again--My Son-- Corticelli I was standing at some distance from my carriage into which they were putting four horses, when a man accosted me and asked me if I would pay in advance or at the next stage.
