used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Do not let people see you, and do not be angry with me if I detain you a moment.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Do not let people see you, and do not be angry with me if I detain you a moment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Do not let people see you, and do not be angry with me if I detain you a moment.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "Dear Mila," he said, placing himself in front of the door, "one moment's patience, I beg you.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I!" cried proud little Mila, rising.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
dearly loved
From this reading "Dear Mila," he said, placing himself in front of the door, "one moment's patience, I beg you.
detainverbUS /dɪˈteɪn/
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading Do not let people see you, and do not be angry with me if I detain you a moment.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do not let people see you, and do not be angry with me if I detain you a moment.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Dear Mila," he said, placing himself in front of the door, "one moment's patience, I beg you.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
set up or found
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "Dear Mila," he said, placing himself in front of the door, "one moment's patience, I beg you.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I have nothing to say to you, I give you my word, Signor Magnani!"
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have nothing to say to you, I give you my word, Signor Magnani!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Dear Mila," he said, placing himself in front of the door, "one moment's patience, I beg you.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Dear Mila," he said, placing himself in front of the door, "one moment's patience, I beg you.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I!" cried proud little Mila, rising.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Do not let people see you, and do not be angry with me if I detain you a moment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Dear Mila," he said, placing himself in front of the door, "one moment's patience, I beg you.
go away from a place
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Do not let people see you, and do not be angry with me if I detain you a moment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I!" cried proud little Mila, rising.
held dear
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
Magnani
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From this reading "I have nothing to say to you, I give you my word, Signor Magnani!"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Do not let people see you, and do not be angry with me if I detain you a moment.
Mila
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From this reading "I!" cried proud little Mila, rising.
a particular point in time
From this reading Do not let people see you, and do not be angry with me if I detain you a moment.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading "Dear Mila," he said, placing himself in front of the door, "one moment's patience, I beg you.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I have nothing to say to you, I give you my word, Signor Magnani!"
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Do not let people see you, and do not be angry with me if I detain you a moment.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I have nothing to say to you, I give you my word, Signor Magnani!"
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Dear Mila," he said, placing himself in front of the door, "one moment's patience, I beg you.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading "Dear Mila," he said, placing himself in front of the door, "one moment's patience, I beg you.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Do not let people see you, and do not be angry with me if I detain you a moment.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Dear Mila," he said, placing himself in front of the door, "one moment's patience, I beg you.
preferringverbUS /prɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "I!" cried proud little Mila, rising.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "I!" cried proud little Mila, rising.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Dear Mila," he said, placing himself in front of the door, "one moment's patience, I beg you.
express in words
From this reading "I have nothing to say to you, I give you my word, Signor Magnani!"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Do not let people see you, and do not be angry with me if I detain you a moment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
SignornounUS /ˈsiːnjɔːr/
used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading "I have nothing to say to you, I give you my word, Signor Magnani!"
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I have nothing to say to you, I give you my word, Signor Magnani!"
a fact that has been verified
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
at the time that
From this reading And she was about to leave the room, preferring the gossip of the neighborhood to the danger of being found out by the man she loved, when Magnani, surprised by her movement, and observing her sudden flush, began to suspect the truth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Do not let people see you, and do not be angry with me if I detain you a moment.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "I have nothing to say to you, I give you my word, Signor Magnani!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have nothing to say to you, I give you my word, Signor Magnani!"
