used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
Agostino
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From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Young men went away from Montefiano when they could scrape up enough money to emigrate, but he had never known one to come there.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Young men went away from Montefiano when they could scrape up enough money to emigrate, but he had never known one to come there.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In this latter case, however, Don Agostino thought it improbable that he would be out so early in the morning.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Silvio looked embarrassed, though he had felt that the priest’s question must come.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Young men went away from Montefiano when they could scrape up enough money to emigrate, but he had never known one to come there.
creditorsnounUS /ˈkredɪtərz/
plural of “creditor” — a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It was, no doubt, a question of creditors.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In this latter case, however, Don Agostino thought it improbable that he would be out so early in the morning.
one or the other of two
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
else
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From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Silvio looked embarrassed, though he had felt that the priest’s question must come.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
emigrateverbUS /ˈeməɡreɪt/
leave one's country of residence for a new one
From this reading Young men went away from Montefiano when they could scrape up enough money to emigrate, but he had never known one to come there.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Young men went away from Montefiano when they could scrape up enough money to emigrate, but he had never known one to come there.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Silvio looked embarrassed, though he had felt that the priest’s question must come.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Silvio looked embarrassed, though he had felt that the priest’s question must come.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Silvio looked embarrassed, though he had felt that the priest’s question must come.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In this latter case, however, Don Agostino thought it improbable that he would be out so early in the morning.
improbableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːbəbəl/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading In this latter case, however, Don Agostino thought it improbable that he would be out so early in the morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In this latter case, however, Don Agostino thought it improbable that he would be out so early in the morning.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Young men went away from Montefiano when they could scrape up enough money to emigrate, but he had never known one to come there.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading In this latter case, however, Don Agostino thought it improbable that he would be out so early in the morning.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Silvio looked embarrassed, though he had felt that the priest’s question must come.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
the force of workers available
From this reading Young men went away from Montefiano when they could scrape up enough money to emigrate, but he had never known one to come there.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Young men went away from Montefiano when they could scrape up enough money to emigrate, but he had never known one to come there.
Montefiano
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From this reading Young men went away from Montefiano when they could scrape up enough money to emigrate, but he had never known one to come there.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In this latter case, however, Don Agostino thought it improbable that he would be out so early in the morning.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Silvio looked embarrassed, though he had felt that the priest’s question must come.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Young men went away from Montefiano when they could scrape up enough money to emigrate, but he had never known one to come there.
not any; not one
From this reading It was, no doubt, a question of creditors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was, no doubt, a question of creditors.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Young men went away from Montefiano when they could scrape up enough money to emigrate, but he had never known one to come there.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In this latter case, however, Don Agostino thought it improbable that he would be out so early in the morning.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
priest'snounUS /priːsts/
possessive form of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Silvio looked embarrassed, though he had felt that the priest’s question must come.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Silvio looked embarrassed, though he had felt that the priest’s question must come.
scrapeverbUS /skreɪp/
scratch repeatedly
From this reading Young men went away from Montefiano when they could scrape up enough money to emigrate, but he had never known one to come there.
Silvio
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From this reading Silvio looked embarrassed, though he had felt that the priest’s question must come.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In this latter case, however, Don Agostino thought it improbable that he would be out so early in the morning.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Silvio looked embarrassed, though he had felt that the priest’s question must come.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Silvio looked embarrassed, though he had felt that the priest’s question must come.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Young men went away from Montefiano when they could scrape up enough money to emigrate, but he had never known one to come there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Young men went away from Montefiano when they could scrape up enough money to emigrate, but he had never known one to come there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Silvio looked embarrassed, though he had felt that the priest’s question must come.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In this latter case, however, Don Agostino thought it improbable that he would be out so early in the morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Young men went away from Montefiano when they could scrape up enough money to emigrate, but he had never known one to come there.
unfrequentedadjective
devoid of creatures
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Young men went away from Montefiano when they could scrape up enough money to emigrate, but he had never known one to come there.
migratory
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was, no doubt, a question of creditors.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Young men went away from Montefiano when they could scrape up enough money to emigrate, but he had never known one to come there.
at the time that
From this reading Young men went away from Montefiano when they could scrape up enough money to emigrate, but he had never known one to come there.
which person or people
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In this latter case, however, Don Agostino thought it improbable that he would be out so early in the morning.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His embarrassment did not escape Don Agostino, who jumped at the somewhat hasty conclusion that either this young man must be hiding from creditors, or else that he must be wandering in unfrequented places with a mistress.
