Chapter XIV

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

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

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

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

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

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

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

From this reading It was, therefore, but natural that Radonic should, tacitly, be looked upon as a kind of deliverer.

past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

deadly or sinister

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.

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

From this reading It was, therefore, but natural that Radonic should, tacitly, be looked upon as a kind of deliverer.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was, therefore, but natural that Radonic should, tacitly, be looked upon as a kind of deliverer.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

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

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading It was, therefore, but natural that Radonic should, tacitly, be looked upon as a kind of deliverer.

properly deserved

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

your usual mood

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

plural of “dread” — fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

From this reading As for Radonic, he daily grew in the general esteem.

divisible by two

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

every person

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.

the organ of sight

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

a boy or man

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading As for Radonic, he daily grew in the general esteem.

endowed with talent or talents

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading As for Radonic, he daily grew in the general esteem.

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

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

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

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

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

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

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

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

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

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.

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

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was, therefore, but natural that Radonic should, tacitly, be looked upon as a kind of deliverer.

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From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

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From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading It was, therefore, but natural that Radonic should, tacitly, be looked upon as a kind of deliverer.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It was, therefore, but natural that Radonic should, tacitly, be looked upon as a kind of deliverer.

evil or harmful in nature or influence

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading It was, therefore, but natural that Radonic should, tacitly, be looked upon as a kind of deliverer.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

not any; not one

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

and nothing more

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

edible viscera of a butchered animal

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.

expecting unquestioning obedience

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

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From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

relieve from

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was, therefore, but natural that Radonic should, tacitly, be looked upon as a kind of deliverer.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

a gesture involving the shoulders

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

in a tacit manner; by unexpressed agreement

From this reading It was, therefore, but natural that Radonic should, tacitly, be looked upon as a kind of deliverer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was, therefore, but natural that Radonic should, tacitly, be looked upon as a kind of deliverer.

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

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It was, therefore, but natural that Radonic should, tacitly, be looked upon as a kind of deliverer.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

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

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.

(informal) small and of little importance

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.

not openly expressed

From this reading Besides this unavowed feeling of relief at having been rid of the _jettatore_, no one could feel any pity for Vranic; for even the more indifferent could only shrug their shoulders, and mutter to themselves, "Serve him right," for he had only met with the fate he had deserved.

not inclined to society or companionship

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was, therefore, but natural that Radonic should, tacitly, be looked upon as a kind of deliverer.

relating to or using sight

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.

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From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

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

From this reading THE "KARVARINA" Radonic had never been much of a favourite amongst his fellow countrymen, for he was of an unsociable, surly, overbearing disposition; still, from the day he had killed Vranic public opinion began to change in his behalf.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A man gifted with an evil eye is a baleful being, whom everyone dreads meeting--a real curse in a town, for a number of the daily accidents and trivial misfortunes were ascribed to the malign influence of his visual organs.