used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Grown bolder, he approached them and, as a stranger, asked the older one for information concerning the first thing that his eyes fell upon.
anew
From this reading The next day he went out to walk again, and again he saw the two ladies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day he went out to walk again, and again he saw the two ladies.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading She answered courteously, and the young woman, without joining in the conversation, turned her beautiful eyes on the Frenchman from time to time.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The old woman had not finished speaking when Auguste asked her to let the little apartment to him.
applicationsnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “application” — the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Grown bolder, he approached them and, as a stranger, asked the older one for information concerning the first thing that his eyes fell upon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Grown bolder, he approached them and, as a stranger, asked the older one for information concerning the first thing that his eyes fell upon.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Grown bolder, he approached them and, as a stranger, asked the older one for information concerning the first thing that his eyes fell upon.
Auguste
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From this reading The old woman had not finished speaking when Auguste asked her to let the little apartment to him.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading She answered courteously, and the young woman, without joining in the conversation, turned her beautiful eyes on the Frenchman from time to time.
for the reason that
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
bolderadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldər/
comparative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading Grown bolder, he approached them and, as a stranger, asked the older one for information concerning the first thing that his eyes fell upon.
Cecilia
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From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Grown bolder, he approached them and, as a stranger, asked the older one for information concerning the first thing that his eyes fell upon.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading She answered courteously, and the young woman, without joining in the conversation, turned her beautiful eyes on the Frenchman from time to time.
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading She answered courteously, and the young woman, without joining in the conversation, turned her beautiful eyes on the Frenchman from time to time.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day he went out to walk again, and again he saw the two ladies.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Grown bolder, he approached them and, as a stranger, asked the older one for information concerning the first thing that his eyes fell upon.
Falenza
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From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Grown bolder, he approached them and, as a stranger, asked the older one for information concerning the first thing that his eyes fell upon.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The old woman had not finished speaking when Auguste asked her to let the little apartment to him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Grown bolder, he approached them and, as a stranger, asked the older one for information concerning the first thing that his eyes fell upon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Grown bolder, he approached them and, as a stranger, asked the older one for information concerning the first thing that his eyes fell upon.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading She answered courteously, and the young woman, without joining in the conversation, turned her beautiful eyes on the Frenchman from time to time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She answered courteously, and the young woman, without joining in the conversation, turned her beautiful eyes on the Frenchman from time to time.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Grown bolder, he approached them and, as a stranger, asked the older one for information concerning the first thing that his eyes fell upon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next day he went out to walk again, and again he saw the two ladies.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She answered courteously, and the young woman, without joining in the conversation, turned her beautiful eyes on the Frenchman from time to time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The old woman had not finished speaking when Auguste asked her to let the little apartment to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Grown bolder, he approached them and, as a stranger, asked the older one for information concerning the first thing that his eyes fell upon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She answered courteously, and the young woman, without joining in the conversation, turned her beautiful eyes on the Frenchman from time to time.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
a message received and understood
From this reading Grown bolder, he approached them and, as a stranger, asked the older one for information concerning the first thing that his eyes fell upon.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading She answered courteously, and the young woman, without joining in the conversation, turned her beautiful eyes on the Frenchman from time to time.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The next day he went out to walk again, and again he saw the two ladies.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day he went out to walk again, and again he saw the two ladies.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The old woman had not finished speaking when Auguste asked her to let the little apartment to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Grown bolder, he approached them and, as a stranger, asked the older one for information concerning the first thing that his eyes fell upon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She answered courteously, and the young woman, without joining in the conversation, turned her beautiful eyes on the Frenchman from time to time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Grown bolder, he approached them and, as a stranger, asked the older one for information concerning the first thing that his eyes fell upon.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next day he went out to walk again, and again he saw the two ladies.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
one of four equal parts
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
cut with a saw
From this reading The next day he went out to walk again, and again he saw the two ladies.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She answered courteously, and the young woman, without joining in the conversation, turned her beautiful eyes on the Frenchman from time to time.
Signoranoun
an Italian title of address equivalent to Mrs. when used before a name
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
in the near future
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading The old woman had not finished speaking when Auguste asked her to let the little apartment to him.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Grown bolder, he approached them and, as a stranger, asked the older one for information concerning the first thing that his eyes fell upon.
talkativeadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːkətɪv/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Grown bolder, he approached them and, as a stranger, asked the older one for information concerning the first thing that his eyes fell upon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day he went out to walk again, and again he saw the two ladies.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Grown bolder, he approached them and, as a stranger, asked the older one for information concerning the first thing that his eyes fell upon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
a special situation
From this reading Grown bolder, he approached them and, as a stranger, asked the older one for information concerning the first thing that his eyes fell upon.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She answered courteously, and the young woman, without joining in the conversation, turned her beautiful eyes on the Frenchman from time to time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day he went out to walk again, and again he saw the two ladies.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She answered courteously, and the young woman, without joining in the conversation, turned her beautiful eyes on the Frenchman from time to time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The next day he went out to walk again, and again he saw the two ladies.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Grown bolder, he approached them and, as a stranger, asked the older one for information concerning the first thing that his eyes fell upon.
precisely as stated
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The next day he went out to walk again, and again he saw the two ladies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The next day he went out to walk again, and again he saw the two ladies.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
at the time that
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
which person or people
From this reading The old lady, who was very talkative, soon informed the young Frenchman that her name was Signora Falenza, and that her companion was her niece Cecilia; that they were far from rich, and for that reason lived in a retired quarter, and that they let a portion of their lodgings when they had applications from quiet and orderly people, because that enabled them to increase their slender income a little.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She answered courteously, and the young woman, without joining in the conversation, turned her beautiful eyes on the Frenchman from time to time.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She answered courteously, and the young woman, without joining in the conversation, turned her beautiful eyes on the Frenchman from time to time.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She answered courteously, and the young woman, without joining in the conversation, turned her beautiful eyes on the Frenchman from time to time.
