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

From this reading Presently a window above his head was opened, and a little, old, clean-shaven face of "Sior Zacomo" himself appeared in the moonlight.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Presently a window above his head was opened, and a little, old, clean-shaven face of "Sior Zacomo" himself appeared in the moonlight.

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From this reading THE GREAT STEP That same evening at exactly ten o'clock the engineer Ribera knocked gently twice on the door of Signor Giacomo Puttini's house at Albogasio Superiore.

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

From this reading Presently a window above his head was opened, and a little, old, clean-shaven face of "Sior Zacomo" himself appeared in the moonlight.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "That is not necessary," the other answered.

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

From this reading Presently a window above his head was opened, and a little, old, clean-shaven face of "Sior Zacomo" himself appeared in the moonlight.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE GREAT STEP That same evening at exactly ten o'clock the engineer Ribera knocked gently twice on the door of Signor Giacomo Puttini's house at Albogasio Superiore.

closely shaved recently

From this reading Presently a window above his head was opened, and a little, old, clean-shaven face of "Sior Zacomo" himself appeared in the moonlight.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "The servant is coming down to let you in."

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE GREAT STEP That same evening at exactly ten o'clock the engineer Ribera knocked gently twice on the door of Signor Giacomo Puttini's house at Albogasio Superiore.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "The servant is coming down to let you in."

a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading THE GREAT STEP That same evening at exactly ten o'clock the engineer Ribera knocked gently twice on the door of Signor Giacomo Puttini's house at Albogasio Superiore.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE GREAT STEP That same evening at exactly ten o'clock the engineer Ribera knocked gently twice on the door of Signor Giacomo Puttini's house at Albogasio Superiore.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading THE GREAT STEP That same evening at exactly ten o'clock the engineer Ribera knocked gently twice on the door of Signor Giacomo Puttini's house at Albogasio Superiore.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Presently a window above his head was opened, and a little, old, clean-shaven face of "Sior Zacomo" himself appeared in the moonlight.

in a gradual manner

From this reading THE GREAT STEP That same evening at exactly ten o'clock the engineer Ribera knocked gently twice on the door of Signor Giacomo Puttini's house at Albogasio Superiore.

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From this reading THE GREAT STEP That same evening at exactly ten o'clock the engineer Ribera knocked gently twice on the door of Signor Giacomo Puttini's house at Albogasio Superiore.

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

From this reading THE GREAT STEP That same evening at exactly ten o'clock the engineer Ribera knocked gently twice on the door of Signor Giacomo Puttini's house at Albogasio Superiore.

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

From this reading "Most worshipful engineer, my respects!" said he.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Presently a window above his head was opened, and a little, old, clean-shaven face of "Sior Zacomo" himself appeared in the moonlight.

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

From this reading Presently a window above his head was opened, and a little, old, clean-shaven face of "Sior Zacomo" himself appeared in the moonlight.

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

From this reading Presently a window above his head was opened, and a little, old, clean-shaven face of "Sior Zacomo" himself appeared in the moonlight.

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

From this reading THE GREAT STEP That same evening at exactly ten o'clock the engineer Ribera knocked gently twice on the door of Signor Giacomo Puttini's house at Albogasio Superiore.

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

From this reading Presently a window above his head was opened, and a little, old, clean-shaven face of "Sior Zacomo" himself appeared in the moonlight.

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

From this reading "The servant is coming down to let you in."

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading THE GREAT STEP That same evening at exactly ten o'clock the engineer Ribera knocked gently twice on the door of Signor Giacomo Puttini's house at Albogasio Superiore.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "The servant is coming down to let you in."

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Presently a window above his head was opened, and a little, old, clean-shaven face of "Sior Zacomo" himself appeared in the moonlight.

the light of the Moon

From this reading Presently a window above his head was opened, and a little, old, clean-shaven face of "Sior Zacomo" himself appeared in the moonlight.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Most worshipful engineer, my respects!" said he.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Most worshipful engineer, my respects!" said he.

absolutely essential

From this reading "That is not necessary," the other answered.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "That is not necessary," the other answered.

according to the clock

From this reading THE GREAT STEP That same evening at exactly ten o'clock the engineer Ribera knocked gently twice on the door of Signor Giacomo Puttini's house at Albogasio Superiore.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GREAT STEP That same evening at exactly ten o'clock the engineer Ribera knocked gently twice on the door of Signor Giacomo Puttini's house at Albogasio Superiore.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Presently a window above his head was opened, and a little, old, clean-shaven face of "Sior Zacomo" himself appeared in the moonlight.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE GREAT STEP That same evening at exactly ten o'clock the engineer Ribera knocked gently twice on the door of Signor Giacomo Puttini's house at Albogasio Superiore.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Presently a window above his head was opened, and a little, old, clean-shaven face of "Sior Zacomo" himself appeared in the moonlight.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "That is not necessary," the other answered.

in the near future

From this reading Presently a window above his head was opened, and a little, old, clean-shaven face of "Sior Zacomo" himself appeared in the moonlight.

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

From this reading THE GREAT STEP That same evening at exactly ten o'clock the engineer Ribera knocked gently twice on the door of Signor Giacomo Puttini's house at Albogasio Superiore.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading "Most worshipful engineer, my respects!" said he.

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From this reading THE GREAT STEP That same evening at exactly ten o'clock the engineer Ribera knocked gently twice on the door of Signor Giacomo Puttini's house at Albogasio Superiore.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Most worshipful engineer, my respects!" said he.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE GREAT STEP That same evening at exactly ten o'clock the engineer Ribera knocked gently twice on the door of Signor Giacomo Puttini's house at Albogasio Superiore.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading "The servant is coming down to let you in."

used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately

From this reading THE GREAT STEP That same evening at exactly ten o'clock the engineer Ribera knocked gently twice on the door of Signor Giacomo Puttini's house at Albogasio Superiore.

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

From this reading Presently a window above his head was opened, and a little, old, clean-shaven face of "Sior Zacomo" himself appeared in the moonlight.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading THE GREAT STEP That same evening at exactly ten o'clock the engineer Ribera knocked gently twice on the door of Signor Giacomo Puttini's house at Albogasio Superiore.

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

From this reading THE GREAT STEP That same evening at exactly ten o'clock the engineer Ribera knocked gently twice on the door of Signor Giacomo Puttini's house at Albogasio Superiore.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading THE GREAT STEP That same evening at exactly ten o'clock the engineer Ribera knocked gently twice on the door of Signor Giacomo Puttini's house at Albogasio Superiore.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE GREAT STEP That same evening at exactly ten o'clock the engineer Ribera knocked gently twice on the door of Signor Giacomo Puttini's house at Albogasio Superiore.

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

From this reading THE GREAT STEP That same evening at exactly ten o'clock the engineer Ribera knocked gently twice on the door of Signor Giacomo Puttini's house at Albogasio Superiore.

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

From this reading "The servant is coming down to let you in."

two times

From this reading THE GREAT STEP That same evening at exactly ten o'clock the engineer Ribera knocked gently twice on the door of Signor Giacomo Puttini's house at Albogasio Superiore.

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

From this reading Presently a window above his head was opened, and a little, old, clean-shaven face of "Sior Zacomo" himself appeared in the moonlight.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Presently a window above his head was opened, and a little, old, clean-shaven face of "Sior Zacomo" himself appeared in the moonlight.

showing adoration

From this reading "Most worshipful engineer, my respects!" said he.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "The servant is coming down to let you in."

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

From this reading Presently a window above his head was opened, and a little, old, clean-shaven face of "Sior Zacomo" himself appeared in the moonlight.