Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading PHANTOMS On the evening of that same day a numerous company assembled in the Marchesa's red drawing-room.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

in addition

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

a quantity of money

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The curate of Puria and Paolin had also put in an appearance, both being anxious to observe the effects of the tragedy on the old lady's marble countenance.

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

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

eagerly desirous

From this reading The curate of Puria and Paolin had also put in an appearance, both being anxious to observe the effects of the tragedy on the old lady's marble countenance.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The curate of Puria and Paolin had also put in an appearance, both being anxious to observe the effects of the tragedy on the old lady's marble countenance.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading PHANTOMS On the evening of that same day a numerous company assembled in the Marchesa's red drawing-room.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The curate of Puria and Paolin had also put in an appearance, both being anxious to observe the effects of the tragedy on the old lady's marble countenance.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The curate of Puria and Paolin had also put in an appearance, both being anxious to observe the effects of the tragedy on the old lady's marble countenance.

confined by bonds

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

plural of “caprice” — a sudden desire

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

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

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

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

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading PHANTOMS On the evening of that same day a numerous company assembled in the Marchesa's red drawing-room.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

possessive form of “controller” — someone who maintains and audits business accounts

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading The curate of Puria and Paolin had also put in an appearance, both being anxious to observe the effects of the tragedy on the old lady's marble countenance.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Paolin of course dragged the worthy Paolon in his wake, he being still in a state of limp and sheepish resistance.

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

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The curate of Puria and Paolin had also put in an appearance, both being anxious to observe the effects of the tragedy on the old lady's marble countenance.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading PHANTOMS On the evening of that same day a numerous company assembled in the Marchesa's red drawing-room.

belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading Paolin of course dragged the worthy Paolon in his wake, he being still in a state of limp and sheepish resistance.

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

From this reading PHANTOMS On the evening of that same day a numerous company assembled in the Marchesa's red drawing-room.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading The curate of Puria and Paolin had also put in an appearance, both being anxious to observe the effects of the tragedy on the old lady's marble countenance.

an opposing military force

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

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

From this reading PHANTOMS On the evening of that same day a numerous company assembled in the Marchesa's red drawing-room.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

Spanish general whose armies took control of Spain in 1939 and who ruled as a dictator until his death (1892-1975)

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

a man of refinement

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

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

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

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

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

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

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

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

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

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

From this reading PHANTOMS On the evening of that same day a numerous company assembled in the Marchesa's red drawing-room.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The curate of Puria and Paolin had also put in an appearance, both being anxious to observe the effects of the tragedy on the old lady's marble countenance.

walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading Paolin of course dragged the worthy Paolon in his wake, he being still in a state of limp and sheepish resistance.

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

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

most important element

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading The curate of Puria and Paolin had also put in an appearance, both being anxious to observe the effects of the tragedy on the old lady's marble countenance.

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

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

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

From this reading PHANTOMS On the evening of that same day a numerous company assembled in the Marchesa's red drawing-room.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading PHANTOMS On the evening of that same day a numerous company assembled in the Marchesa's red drawing-room.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading The curate of Puria and Paolin had also put in an appearance, both being anxious to observe the effects of the tragedy on the old lady's marble countenance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PHANTOMS On the evening of that same day a numerous company assembled in the Marchesa's red drawing-room.

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

From this reading The curate of Puria and Paolin had also put in an appearance, both being anxious to observe the effects of the tragedy on the old lady's marble countenance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PHANTOMS On the evening of that same day a numerous company assembled in the Marchesa's red drawing-room.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

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

From this reading The curate of Puria and Paolin had also put in an appearance, both being anxious to observe the effects of the tragedy on the old lady's marble countenance.

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

From this reading Paolin of course dragged the worthy Paolon in his wake, he being still in a state of limp and sheepish resistance.

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

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

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

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

plural of “phantom” — a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading PHANTOMS On the evening of that same day a numerous company assembled in the Marchesa's red drawing-room.

a chief officer or chief magistrate

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

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

From this reading The curate of Puria and Paolin had also put in an appearance, both being anxious to observe the effects of the tragedy on the old lady's marble countenance.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The curate of Puria and Paolin had also put in an appearance, both being anxious to observe the effects of the tragedy on the old lady's marble countenance.

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

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading PHANTOMS On the evening of that same day a numerous company assembled in the Marchesa's red drawing-room.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading Paolin of course dragged the worthy Paolon in his wake, he being still in a state of limp and sheepish resistance.

Identical; not different.

From this reading PHANTOMS On the evening of that same day a numerous company assembled in the Marchesa's red drawing-room.

like or suggestive of a sheep in docility or stupidity or meekness or timidity

From this reading Paolin of course dragged the worthy Paolon in his wake, he being still in a state of limp and sheepish resistance.

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

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Paolin of course dragged the worthy Paolon in his wake, he being still in a state of limp and sheepish resistance.

not in physical motion

From this reading Paolin of course dragged the worthy Paolon in his wake, he being still in a state of limp and sheepish resistance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PHANTOMS On the evening of that same day a numerous company assembled in the Marchesa's red drawing-room.

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

From this reading PHANTOMS On the evening of that same day a numerous company assembled in the Marchesa's red drawing-room.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

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

From this reading The curate of Puria and Paolin had also put in an appearance, both being anxious to observe the effects of the tragedy on the old lady's marble countenance.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading The curate of Puria and Paolin had also put in an appearance, both being anxious to observe the effects of the tragedy on the old lady's marble countenance.

interact in a certain way

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

having or bringing misfortune

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading Paolin of course dragged the worthy Paolon in his wake, he being still in a state of limp and sheepish resistance.

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

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

which person or people

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

belonging to which person

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Pasotti had brought his unlucky wife by main force, and he had brought Signor Giacomo Puttini also, although that gentleman had held out for some time against the most gracious Controller's despotic caprices.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The curate of Cima, who was devoted to the Marchesa, came also, as did the prefect of Caravina, whose heart really belonged to Franco and Luisa, but who, as parish-priest of Cressogno, was bound to treat their enemy with a certain amount of consideration.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Paolin of course dragged the worthy Paolon in his wake, he being still in a state of limp and sheepish resistance.