Chapter IV

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

From this reading And when night had come he stole secretly out and betook himself to Ghirotto’s house, where Giliola gave him a most gracious reception.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

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

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Then Giliola replied, ‘Do not murmur, Messer Simplicio, or have any fear.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I thought he had gone to the mill, but I see the sacks are still here; so I hardly know what to think.’

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

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From this reading And when night had come he stole secretly out and betook himself to Ghirotto’s house, where Giliola gave him a most gracious reception.

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

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when he saw the oat-sacks standing there he was somewhat surprised, for he expected that the husband would have taken them to the mill; so he said to Giliola, ‘Where is Ghirotto?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

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From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading And when night had come he stole secretly out and betook himself to Ghirotto’s house, where Giliola gave him a most gracious reception.

having been prepared for eating by the application of heat

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Then Giliola replied, ‘Do not murmur, Messer Simplicio, or have any fear.

(law) a judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading But when he saw the oat-sacks standing there he was somewhat surprised, for he expected that the husband would have taken them to the mill; so he said to Giliola, ‘Where is Ghirotto?

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Then Giliola replied, ‘Do not murmur, Messer Simplicio, or have any fear.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But when he saw the oat-sacks standing there he was somewhat surprised, for he expected that the husband would have taken them to the mill; so he said to Giliola, ‘Where is Ghirotto?

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading And when night had come he stole secretly out and betook himself to Ghirotto’s house, where Giliola gave him a most gracious reception.

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From this reading But when he saw the oat-sacks standing there he was somewhat surprised, for he expected that the husband would have taken them to the mill; so he said to Giliola, ‘Where is Ghirotto?

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

From this reading And when night had come he stole secretly out and betook himself to Ghirotto’s house, where Giliola gave him a most gracious reception.

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

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

destroyed or killed

From this reading I thought he had gone to the mill, but I see the sacks are still here; so I hardly know what to think.’

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

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading And when night had come he stole secretly out and betook himself to Ghirotto’s house, where Giliola gave him a most gracious reception.

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

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

only a very short time before

From this reading I thought he had gone to the mill, but I see the sacks are still here; so I hardly know what to think.’

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But when he saw the oat-sacks standing there he was somewhat surprised, for he expected that the husband would have taken them to the mill; so he said to Giliola, ‘Where is Ghirotto?

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

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

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

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I thought he had gone to the mill, but I see the sacks are still here; so I hardly know what to think.’

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

From this reading And when night had come he stole secretly out and betook himself to Ghirotto’s house, where Giliola gave him a most gracious reception.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading And when night had come he stole secretly out and betook himself to Ghirotto’s house, where Giliola gave him a most gracious reception.

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

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading And when night had come he stole secretly out and betook himself to Ghirotto’s house, where Giliola gave him a most gracious reception.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading But when he saw the oat-sacks standing there he was somewhat surprised, for he expected that the husband would have taken them to the mill; so he said to Giliola, ‘Where is Ghirotto?

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

From this reading I thought he had gone to the mill, but I see the sacks are still here; so I hardly know what to think.’

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

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

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

From this reading But when he saw the oat-sacks standing there he was somewhat surprised, for he expected that the husband would have taken them to the mill; so he said to Giliola, ‘Where is Ghirotto?

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I thought he had gone to the mill, but I see the sacks are still here; so I hardly know what to think.’

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

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

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading But when he saw the oat-sacks standing there he was somewhat surprised, for he expected that the husband would have taken them to the mill; so he said to Giliola, ‘Where is Ghirotto?

used to form the superlative

From this reading And when night had come he stole secretly out and betook himself to Ghirotto’s house, where Giliola gave him a most gracious reception.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Then Giliola replied, ‘Do not murmur, Messer Simplicio, or have any fear.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading And when night had come he stole secretly out and betook himself to Ghirotto’s house, where Giliola gave him a most gracious reception.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Then Giliola replied, ‘Do not murmur, Messer Simplicio, or have any fear.

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From this reading But when he saw the oat-sacks standing there he was somewhat surprised, for he expected that the husband would have taken them to the mill; so he said to Giliola, ‘Where is Ghirotto?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Then Giliola replied, ‘Do not murmur, Messer Simplicio, or have any fear.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And when night had come he stole secretly out and betook himself to Ghirotto’s house, where Giliola gave him a most gracious reception.

a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading And when night had come he stole secretly out and betook himself to Ghirotto’s house, where Giliola gave him a most gracious reception.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Then Giliola replied, ‘Do not murmur, Messer Simplicio, or have any fear.

plural of “sack” — a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading I thought he had gone to the mill, but I see the sacks are still here; so I hardly know what to think.’

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading But when he saw the oat-sacks standing there he was somewhat surprised, for he expected that the husband would have taken them to the mill; so he said to Giliola, ‘Where is Ghirotto?

cut with a saw

From this reading But when he saw the oat-sacks standing there he was somewhat surprised, for he expected that the husband would have taken them to the mill; so he said to Giliola, ‘Where is Ghirotto?

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading And when night had come he stole secretly out and betook himself to Ghirotto’s house, where Giliola gave him a most gracious reception.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I thought he had gone to the mill, but I see the sacks are still here; so I hardly know what to think.’

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

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

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But when he saw the oat-sacks standing there he was somewhat surprised, for he expected that the husband would have taken them to the mill; so he said to Giliola, ‘Where is Ghirotto?

to a small degree or extent

From this reading But when he saw the oat-sacks standing there he was somewhat surprised, for he expected that the husband would have taken them to the mill; so he said to Giliola, ‘Where is Ghirotto?

having a supporting base

From this reading But when he saw the oat-sacks standing there he was somewhat surprised, for he expected that the husband would have taken them to the mill; so he said to Giliola, ‘Where is Ghirotto?

not in physical motion

From this reading I thought he had gone to the mill, but I see the sacks are still here; so I hardly know what to think.’

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading And when night had come he stole secretly out and betook himself to Ghirotto’s house, where Giliola gave him a most gracious reception.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading But when he saw the oat-sacks standing there he was somewhat surprised, for he expected that the husband would have taken them to the mill; so he said to Giliola, ‘Where is Ghirotto?

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading But when he saw the oat-sacks standing there he was somewhat surprised, for he expected that the husband would have taken them to the mill; so he said to Giliola, ‘Where is Ghirotto?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But when he saw the oat-sacks standing there he was somewhat surprised, for he expected that the husband would have taken them to the mill; so he said to Giliola, ‘Where is Ghirotto?

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

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then Giliola replied, ‘Do not murmur, Messer Simplicio, or have any fear.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But when he saw the oat-sacks standing there he was somewhat surprised, for he expected that the husband would have taken them to the mill; so he said to Giliola, ‘Where is Ghirotto?

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I thought he had gone to the mill, but I see the sacks are still here; so I hardly know what to think.’

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I thought he had gone to the mill, but I see the sacks are still here; so I hardly know what to think.’

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

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

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

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

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

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

From this reading But when he saw the oat-sacks standing there he was somewhat surprised, for he expected that the husband would have taken them to the mill; so he said to Giliola, ‘Where is Ghirotto?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I thought he had gone to the mill, but I see the sacks are still here; so I hardly know what to think.’

at the time that

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

in or at the place that

From this reading And when night had come he stole secretly out and betook himself to Ghirotto’s house, where Giliola gave him a most gracious reception.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But when he saw the oat-sacks standing there he was somewhat surprised, for he expected that the husband would have taken them to the mill; so he said to Giliola, ‘Where is Ghirotto?

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Messer Simplicio had in his poultry yard good store of capons, and he took two of the best of these and sent them by his body-servant to Giliola, enjoining her to let them be ready cooked by the time when he should be with her according to their agreement.