used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Franco's blood ran cold, but on hearing about the telegram Dina exhibited great surprise.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Perceiving his agitation, Dina said: "Ah! then you already know?"
Ah
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From this reading Perceiving his agitation, Dina said: "Ah! then you already know?"
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Perceiving his agitation, Dina said: "Ah! then you already know?"
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHADOWS AND DAWN On receiving the telegram Franco at once hastened to the office of the _Opinione_, in Via della Rocca.
arrestsnounUS /ərˈests/
plural of “arrest” — the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SHADOWS AND DAWN On receiving the telegram Franco at once hastened to the office of the _Opinione_, in Via della Rocca.
AustriannounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Franco's blood ran cold, but on hearing about the telegram Dina exhibited great surprise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Franco's blood ran cold, but on hearing about the telegram Dina exhibited great surprise.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Franco's blood ran cold, but on hearing about the telegram Dina exhibited great surprise.
compromisingadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
making or willing to make concessions
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
the first light of day
From this reading SHADOWS AND DAWN On receiving the telegram Franco at once hastened to the office of the _Opinione_, in Via della Rocca.
della
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From this reading SHADOWS AND DAWN On receiving the telegram Franco at once hastened to the office of the _Opinione_, in Via della Rocca.
Dina
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From this reading Perceiving his agitation, Dina said: "Ah! then you already know?"
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Franco's blood ran cold, but on hearing about the telegram Dina exhibited great surprise.
FranconounUS /ˈfræŋkoʊ/
Spanish general whose armies took control of Spain in 1939 and who ruled as a dictator until his death (1892-1975)
From this reading SHADOWS AND DAWN On receiving the telegram Franco at once hastened to the office of the _Opinione_, in Via della Rocca.
Franco'snounUS /ˈfræŋkoʊz/
possessive form of “franco” — Spanish general whose armies took control of Spain in 1939 and who ruled as a dictator until his death (1892-1975)
From this reading Franco's blood ran cold, but on hearing about the telegram Dina exhibited great surprise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Franco's blood ran cold, but on hearing about the telegram Dina exhibited great surprise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading SHADOWS AND DAWN On receiving the telegram Franco at once hastened to the office of the _Opinione_, in Via della Rocca.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No, no, of that he knew nothing.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Franco's blood ran cold, but on hearing about the telegram Dina exhibited great surprise.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perceiving his agitation, Dina said: "Ah! then you already know?"
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHADOWS AND DAWN On receiving the telegram Franco at once hastened to the office of the _Opinione_, in Via della Rocca.
a message received and understood
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
Intelvi
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From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
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 No, no, of that he knew nothing.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Perceiving his agitation, Dina said: "Ah! then you already know?"
Maironi
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From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
not any; not one
From this reading No, no, of that he knew nothing.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading No, no, of that he knew nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHADOWS AND DAWN On receiving the telegram Franco at once hastened to the office of the _Opinione_, in Via della Rocca.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading SHADOWS AND DAWN On receiving the telegram Franco at once hastened to the office of the _Opinione_, in Via della Rocca.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SHADOWS AND DAWN On receiving the telegram Franco at once hastened to the office of the _Opinione_, in Via della Rocca.
on one occasion
From this reading SHADOWS AND DAWN On receiving the telegram Franco at once hastened to the office of the _Opinione_, in Via della Rocca.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
Opinione
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From this reading SHADOWS AND DAWN On receiving the telegram Franco at once hastened to the office of the _Opinione_, in Via della Rocca.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
PerceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Perceiving his agitation, Dina said: "Ah! then you already know?"
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
PrimeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Franco's blood ran cold, but on hearing about the telegram Dina exhibited great surprise.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading SHADOWS AND DAWN On receiving the telegram Franco at once hastened to the office of the _Opinione_, in Via della Rocca.
Rocca
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From this reading SHADOWS AND DAWN On receiving the telegram Franco at once hastened to the office of the _Opinione_, in Via della Rocca.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Perceiving his agitation, Dina said: "Ah! then you already know?"
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading SHADOWS AND DAWN On receiving the telegram Franco at once hastened to the office of the _Opinione_, in Via della Rocca.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Franco's blood ran cold, but on hearing about the telegram Dina exhibited great surprise.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading SHADOWS AND DAWN On receiving the telegram Franco at once hastened to the office of the _Opinione_, in Via della Rocca.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No, no, of that he knew nothing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHADOWS AND DAWN On receiving the telegram Franco at once hastened to the office of the _Opinione_, in Via della Rocca.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Perceiving his agitation, Dina said: "Ah! then you already know?"
in or at that place or location
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHADOWS AND DAWN On receiving the telegram Franco at once hastened to the office of the _Opinione_, in Via della Rocca.
Vall
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From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
ViaprepositionUS /ˈvaɪə/
by way of; passing through
From this reading SHADOWS AND DAWN On receiving the telegram Franco at once hastened to the office of the _Opinione_, in Via della Rocca.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Information had reached him from the Prime Minister that the Austrian police had been searching houses and making arrests in Vall' Intelvi, and that among the papers of a certain doctor there was one in which the name of Don Franco Maironi was mentioned, with particulars of a compromising nature.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Perceiving his agitation, Dina said: "Ah! then you already know?"
