Chapter XIV

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

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

a theatrical performer

From this reading I went to the first performance, and saw to my surprise that the chief actor was a Venetian, and a fellow-student of mine, twenty years before, at St. Cyprian’s College.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading Fortune had made an actor of him, and he looked wretched enough, while I, the adventurer, had a prosperous air.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Fortune had made an actor of him, and he looked wretched enough, while I, the adventurer, had a prosperous air.

(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 The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Fortune had made an actor of him, and he looked wretched enough, while I, the adventurer, had a prosperous air.

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

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

-ing form of “ascertain” — establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading In spite of her ugliness she was a poor fellow-countrywoman, and without asking her name, or ascertaining whether the company was good or bad, I promised to do my best, and had no difficulty in obtaining the favour.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading In spite of her ugliness she was a poor fellow-countrywoman, and without asking her name, or ascertaining whether the company was good or bad, I promised to do my best, and had no difficulty in obtaining the favour.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I went to the first performance, and saw to my surprise that the chief actor was a Venetian, and a fellow-student of mine, twenty years before, at St. Cyprian’s College.

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From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading In spite of her ugliness she was a poor fellow-countrywoman, and without asking her name, or ascertaining whether the company was good or bad, I promised to do my best, and had no difficulty in obtaining the favour.

plural of “basso” — an adult male singer with the lowest voice

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I went to the first performance, and saw to my surprise that the chief actor was a Venetian, and a fellow-student of mine, twenty years before, at St. Cyprian’s College.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading In spite of her ugliness she was a poor fellow-countrywoman, and without asking her name, or ascertaining whether the company was good or bad, I promised to do my best, and had no difficulty in obtaining the favour.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

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

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

a person who is in charge

From this reading I went to the first performance, and saw to my surprise that the chief actor was a Venetian, and a fellow-student of mine, twenty years before, at St. Cyprian’s College.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading I went to the first performance, and saw to my surprise that the chief actor was a Venetian, and a fellow-student of mine, twenty years before, at St. Cyprian’s College.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

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From this reading I went to the first performance, and saw to my surprise that the chief actor was a Venetian, and a fellow-student of mine, twenty years before, at St. Cyprian’s College.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading In spite of her ugliness she was a poor fellow-countrywoman, and without asking her name, or ascertaining whether the company was good or bad, I promised to do my best, and had no difficulty in obtaining the favour.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading In spite of her ugliness she was a poor fellow-countrywoman, and without asking her name, or ascertaining whether the company was good or bad, I promised to do my best, and had no difficulty in obtaining the favour.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading In spite of her ugliness she was a poor fellow-countrywoman, and without asking her name, or ascertaining whether the company was good or bad, I promised to do my best, and had no difficulty in obtaining the favour.

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From this reading In spite of her ugliness she was a poor fellow-countrywoman, and without asking her name, or ascertaining whether the company was good or bad, I promised to do my best, and had no difficulty in obtaining the favour.

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

From this reading I went to the first performance, and saw to my surprise that the chief actor was a Venetian, and a fellow-student of mine, twenty years before, at St. Cyprian’s College.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I went to the first performance, and saw to my surprise that the chief actor was a Venetian, and a fellow-student of mine, twenty years before, at St. Cyprian’s College.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Fortune had made an actor of him, and he looked wretched enough, while I, the adventurer, had a prosperous air.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

a young female

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading His name was Bassi, and like myself he had given up the priesthood.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading In spite of her ugliness she was a poor fellow-countrywoman, and without asking her name, or ascertaining whether the company was good or bad, I promised to do my best, and had no difficulty in obtaining the favour.

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

From this reading In spite of her ugliness she was a poor fellow-countrywoman, and without asking her name, or ascertaining whether the company was good or bad, I promised to do my best, and had no difficulty in obtaining the favour.

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

From this reading His name was Bassi, and like myself he had given up the priesthood.

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

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

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

From this reading Fortune had made an actor of him, and he looked wretched enough, while I, the adventurer, had a prosperous air.

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

From this reading His name was Bassi, and like myself he had given up the priesthood.

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

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

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

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

plural of “italian” — a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

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

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

full of life and energy

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Fortune had made an actor of him, and he looked wretched enough, while I, the adventurer, had a prosperous air.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Fortune had made an actor of him, and he looked wretched enough, while I, the adventurer, had a prosperous air.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

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

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I went to the first performance, and saw to my surprise that the chief actor was a Venetian, and a fellow-student of mine, twenty years before, at St. Cyprian’s College.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading His name was Bassi, and like myself he had given up the priesthood.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In spite of her ugliness she was a poor fellow-countrywoman, and without asking her name, or ascertaining whether the company was good or bad, I promised to do my best, and had no difficulty in obtaining the favour.

not any; not one

From this reading In spite of her ugliness she was a poor fellow-countrywoman, and without asking her name, or ascertaining whether the company was good or bad, I promised to do my best, and had no difficulty in obtaining the favour.

come into possession of

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading In spite of her ugliness she was a poor fellow-countrywoman, and without asking her name, or ascertaining whether the company was good or bad, I promised to do my best, and had no difficulty in obtaining the favour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In spite of her ugliness she was a poor fellow-countrywoman, and without asking her name, or ascertaining whether the company was good or bad, I promised to do my best, and had no difficulty in obtaining the favour.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In spite of her ugliness she was a poor fellow-countrywoman, and without asking her name, or ascertaining whether the company was good or bad, I promised to do my best, and had no difficulty in obtaining the favour.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading I went to the first performance, and saw to my surprise that the chief actor was a Venetian, and a fellow-student of mine, twenty years before, at St. Cyprian’s College.

approval to do something

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading In spite of her ugliness she was a poor fellow-countrywoman, and without asking her name, or ascertaining whether the company was good or bad, I promised to do my best, and had no difficulty in obtaining the favour.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

the body of ordained religious practitioners

From this reading His name was Bassi, and like myself he had given up the priesthood.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading In spite of her ugliness she was a poor fellow-countrywoman, and without asking her name, or ascertaining whether the company was good or bad, I promised to do my best, and had no difficulty in obtaining the favour.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading Fortune had made an actor of him, and he looked wretched enough, while I, the adventurer, had a prosperous air.

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

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

cut with a saw

From this reading I went to the first performance, and saw to my surprise that the chief actor was a Venetian, and a fellow-student of mine, twenty years before, at St. Cyprian’s College.

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

From this reading In spite of her ugliness she was a poor fellow-countrywoman, and without asking her name, or ascertaining whether the company was good or bad, I promised to do my best, and had no difficulty in obtaining the favour.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of her ugliness she was a poor fellow-countrywoman, and without asking her name, or ascertaining whether the company was good or bad, I promised to do my best, and had no difficulty in obtaining the favour.

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

From this reading I went to the first performance, and saw to my surprise that the chief actor was a Venetian, and a fellow-student of mine, twenty years before, at St. Cyprian’s College.

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

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading I went to the first performance, and saw to my surprise that the chief actor was a Venetian, and a fellow-student of mine, twenty years before, at St. Cyprian’s College.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I went to the first performance, and saw to my surprise that the chief actor was a Venetian, and a fellow-student of mine, twenty years before, at St. Cyprian’s College.

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

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

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

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading I went to the first performance, and saw to my surprise that the chief actor was a Venetian, and a fellow-student of mine, twenty years before, at St. Cyprian’s College.

qualities of appearance that do not give pleasure to the senses

From this reading In spite of her ugliness she was a poor fellow-countrywoman, and without asking her name, or ascertaining whether the company was good or bad, I promised to do my best, and had no difficulty in obtaining the favour.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

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

From this reading His name was Bassi, and like myself he had given up the priesthood.

a resident of Venice

From this reading I went to the first performance, and saw to my surprise that the chief actor was a Venetian, and a fellow-student of mine, twenty years before, at St. Cyprian’s College.

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

From this reading In spite of her ugliness she was a poor fellow-countrywoman, and without asking her name, or ascertaining whether the company was good or bad, I promised to do my best, and had no difficulty in obtaining the favour.

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

From this reading I went to the first performance, and saw to my surprise that the chief actor was a Venetian, and a fellow-student of mine, twenty years before, at St. Cyprian’s College.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading In spite of her ugliness she was a poor fellow-countrywoman, and without asking her name, or ascertaining whether the company was good or bad, I promised to do my best, and had no difficulty in obtaining the favour.

during the time that

From this reading Fortune had made an actor of him, and he looked wretched enough, while I, the adventurer, had a prosperous air.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In spite of her ugliness she was a poor fellow-countrywoman, and without asking her name, or ascertaining whether the company was good or bad, I promised to do my best, and had no difficulty in obtaining the favour.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The Actors--Bassi--The Girl From Strasburg--The Female Count--My Return to Paris--I Go to Metz--Pretty Raton--The Pretended Countess Lascaris A woman, ugly enough, but lively like all Italians, called on me, and asked me to intercede with the police to obtain permission for her company to act in Augsburg.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading Fortune had made an actor of him, and he looked wretched enough, while I, the adventurer, had a prosperous air.

a late time of life

From this reading I went to the first performance, and saw to my surprise that the chief actor was a Venetian, and a fellow-student of mine, twenty years before, at St. Cyprian’s College.