Chapter X

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

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

inflected form of “abhor” — find repugnant

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

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From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

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

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

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

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The bandit's head was completely turned, and another passion, which was contending with greed in his heart, gained the upper hand in a twinkling.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

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

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

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From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

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

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading He put both of the signora's trembling hands to his lips and bestowed upon them a kiss so long and so passionate that Michel and the marquis himself shuddered.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

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

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

a young person of either sex

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The bandit's head was completely turned, and another passion, which was contending with greed in his heart, gained the upper hand in a twinkling.

have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority

From this reading Agatha had conquered.

-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert

From this reading The bandit's head was completely turned, and another passion, which was contending with greed in his heart, gained the upper hand in a twinkling.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

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

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading The bandit's head was completely turned, and another passion, which was contending with greed in his heart, gained the upper hand in a twinkling.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

make happy or satisfied

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves

From this reading The bandit's head was completely turned, and another passion, which was contending with greed in his heart, gained the upper hand in a twinkling.

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

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The bandit's head was completely turned, and another passion, which was contending with greed in his heart, gained the upper hand in a twinkling.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

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

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

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

From this reading The bandit's head was completely turned, and another passion, which was contending with greed in his heart, gained the upper hand in a twinkling.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The bandit's head was completely turned, and another passion, which was contending with greed in his heart, gained the upper hand in a twinkling.

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

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

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

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

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

From this reading He put both of the signora's trembling hands to his lips and bestowed upon them a kiss so long and so passionate that Michel and the marquis himself shuddered.

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

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

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

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

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

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading He put both of the signora's trembling hands to his lips and bestowed upon them a kiss so long and so passionate that Michel and the marquis himself shuddered.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading He put both of the signora's trembling hands to his lips and bestowed upon them a kiss so long and so passionate that Michel and the marquis himself shuddered.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He put both of the signora's trembling hands to his lips and bestowed upon them a kiss so long and so passionate that Michel and the marquis himself shuddered.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading He put both of the signora's trembling hands to his lips and bestowed upon them a kiss so long and so passionate that Michel and the marquis himself shuddered.

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From this reading He put both of the signora's trembling hands to his lips and bestowed upon them a kiss so long and so passionate that Michel and the marquis himself shuddered.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading The bandit's head was completely turned, and another passion, which was contending with greed in his heart, gained the upper hand in a twinkling.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading He put both of the signora's trembling hands to his lips and bestowed upon them a kiss so long and so passionate that Michel and the marquis himself shuddered.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

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

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He put both of the signora's trembling hands to his lips and bestowed upon them a kiss so long and so passionate that Michel and the marquis himself shuddered.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

by right

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

Identical; not different.

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold

From this reading He put both of the signora's trembling hands to his lips and bestowed upon them a kiss so long and so passionate that Michel and the marquis himself shuddered.

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

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

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

From this reading He put both of the signora's trembling hands to his lips and bestowed upon them a kiss so long and so passionate that Michel and the marquis himself shuddered.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

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

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

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

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

a shaky motion

From this reading He put both of the signora's trembling hands to his lips and bestowed upon them a kiss so long and so passionate that Michel and the marquis himself shuddered.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The bandit's head was completely turned, and another passion, which was contending with greed in his heart, gained the upper hand in a twinkling.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading The bandit's head was completely turned, and another passion, which was contending with greed in his heart, gained the upper hand in a twinkling.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

the topmost one of two

From this reading The bandit's head was completely turned, and another passion, which was contending with greed in his heart, gained the upper hand in a twinkling.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

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

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Agatha had already made up her mind with respect to the Piccinino's ambitions; but by the way in which he allowed them to appear, she understood that there was a large admixture of vanity in his avarice, and she had the fortunate inspiration to gratify both of the bandit's passions at the same time.

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

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Signor de Castro-Reale," she said, making an effort to pronounce a name that she abhorred, and to confer it upon him as a title rightfully belonging to the _Destatore's_ natural child, "the will would be so safe in your hands, that I should be glad if I could place it there myself."