Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Nobody knew of the trick which Lord Percy had played me, and I took care to say nothing about it.

a female actor

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

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From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

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

From this reading He hit upon an ingenious method for carrying out his plans.

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

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

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From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading She had become a great friend of Redegonde’s, and did exactly as she pleased, for their duenna was much more easy going than the Pacienza.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He hit upon an ingenious method for carrying out his plans.

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From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

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From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading However, he did not give up his designs on Agatha, his passion for her was too violent.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

a woman chaperon

From this reading She had become a great friend of Redegonde’s, and did exactly as she pleased, for their duenna was much more easy going than the Pacienza.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading She had become a great friend of Redegonde’s, and did exactly as she pleased, for their duenna was much more easy going than the Pacienza.

inspired with confidence

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading She had become a great friend of Redegonde’s, and did exactly as she pleased, for their duenna was much more easy going than the Pacienza.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading She had become a great friend of Redegonde’s, and did exactly as she pleased, for their duenna was much more easy going than the Pacienza.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

the act of departing

From this reading She had become a great friend of Redegonde’s, and did exactly as she pleased, for their duenna was much more easy going than the Pacienza.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading She had become a great friend of Redegonde’s, and did exactly as she pleased, for their duenna was much more easy going than the Pacienza.

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

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

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

From this reading However, he did not give up his designs on Agatha, his passion for her was too violent.

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

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

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

From this reading However, he did not give up his designs on Agatha, his passion for her was too violent.

cause to move by striking

From this reading He hit upon an ingenious method for carrying out his plans.

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From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, he did not give up his designs on Agatha, his passion for her was too violent.

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

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.

From this reading He hit upon an ingenious method for carrying out his plans.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Nobody knew of the trick which Lord Percy had played me, and I took care to say nothing about it.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

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 I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

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From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

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

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading He hit upon an ingenious method for carrying out his plans.

the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an international center of trade and industry since the Middle Ages

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She had become a great friend of Redegonde’s, and did exactly as she pleased, for their duenna was much more easy going than the Pacienza.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Nobody knew of the trick which Lord Percy had played me, and I took care to say nothing about it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nobody knew of the trick which Lord Percy had played me, and I took care to say nothing about it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had become a great friend of Redegonde’s, and did exactly as she pleased, for their duenna was much more easy going than the Pacienza.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading However, he did not give up his designs on Agatha, his passion for her was too violent.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

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From this reading She had become a great friend of Redegonde’s, and did exactly as she pleased, for their duenna was much more easy going than the Pacienza.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading However, he did not give up his designs on Agatha, his passion for her was too violent.

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From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading He hit upon an ingenious method for carrying out his plans.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Nobody knew of the trick which Lord Percy had played me, and I took care to say nothing about it.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading She had become a great friend of Redegonde’s, and did exactly as she pleased, for their duenna was much more easy going than the Pacienza.

resulting in punishment

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

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From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

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From this reading She had become a great friend of Redegonde’s, and did exactly as she pleased, for their duenna was much more easy going than the Pacienza.

express in words

From this reading Nobody knew of the trick which Lord Percy had played me, and I took care to say nothing about it.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

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

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She had become a great friend of Redegonde’s, and did exactly as she pleased, for their duenna was much more easy going than the Pacienza.

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

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She had become a great friend of Redegonde’s, and did exactly as she pleased, for their duenna was much more easy going than the Pacienza.

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

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading However, he did not give up his designs on Agatha, his passion for her was too violent.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Nobody knew of the trick which Lord Percy had played me, and I took care to say nothing about it.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading Nobody knew of the trick which Lord Percy had played me, and I took care to say nothing about it.

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From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

a source of difficulty

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

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

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He hit upon an ingenious method for carrying out his plans.

a resident of Venice

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading However, he did not give up his designs on Agatha, his passion for her was too violent.

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

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Nobody knew of the trick which Lord Percy had played me, and I took care to say nothing about it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.

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

From this reading I Give up Agatha to Lord Percy--I Set out for Milan-- The Actress at Pavia--Countess A * * * B * * *--Disappointment-- Marquis Triulzi--Zenobia--The Two Marchionesses Q * * *-- The Venetian Barbaro Far from punishing the Corticelli by making her live with Redegonde, the Count d’Aglie seemed to have encouraged her; and I was not sorry for it, since as long as she did not trouble me any more I did not care how many lovers she had.