Chapter XX

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

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading All the information that had been got in Budua about Vranic helped to show that he had embarked on board of an Italian ship, the _Diana_, which had sailed the evening of the murder.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading If this were the case, nothing could be done for the present but wait patiently till they could come across him, the communications between Budua and Naples being few and far between.

later than; following

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

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

From this reading All the information that had been got in Budua about Vranic helped to show that he had embarked on board of an Italian ship, the _Diana_, which had sailed the evening of the murder.

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

From this reading If this were the case, nothing could be done for the present but wait patiently till they could come across him, the communications between Budua and Naples being few and far between.

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

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

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

From this reading If this were the case, nothing could be done for the present but wait patiently till they could come across him, the communications between Budua and Naples being few and far between.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All the information that had been got in Budua about Vranic helped to show that he had embarked on board of an Italian ship, the _Diana_, which had sailed the evening of the murder.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading If this were the case, nothing could be done for the present but wait patiently till they could come across him, the communications between Budua and Naples being few and far between.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading It is one of the best places where I can get some information about this ship.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading If this were the case, nothing could be done for the present but wait patiently till they could come across him, the communications between Budua and Naples being few and far between.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading All the information that had been got in Budua about Vranic helped to show that he had embarked on board of an Italian ship, the _Diana_, which had sailed the evening of the murder.

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

From this reading All the information that had been got in Budua about Vranic helped to show that he had embarked on board of an Italian ship, the _Diana_, which had sailed the evening of the murder.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading If this were the case, nothing could be done for the present but wait patiently till they could come across him, the communications between Budua and Naples being few and far between.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It is one of the best places where I can get some information about this ship.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

an occurrence of something

From this reading If this were the case, nothing could be done for the present but wait patiently till they could come across him, the communications between Budua and Naples being few and far between.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)

From this reading If this were the case, nothing could be done for the present but wait patiently till they could come across him, the communications between Budua and Naples being few and far between.

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

From this reading If this were the case, nothing could be done for the present but wait patiently till they could come across him, the communications between Budua and Naples being few and far between.

the first light of day

From this reading "Well," said Milenko, "I'll sail at dawn for Trieste.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)

From this reading All the information that had been got in Budua about Vranic helped to show that he had embarked on board of an Italian ship, the _Diana_, which had sailed the evening of the murder.

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

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading If this were the case, nothing could be done for the present but wait patiently till they could come across him, the communications between Budua and Naples being few and far between.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading All the information that had been got in Budua about Vranic helped to show that he had embarked on board of an Italian ship, the _Diana_, which had sailed the evening of the murder.

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

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

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

From this reading All the information that had been got in Budua about Vranic helped to show that he had embarked on board of an Italian ship, the _Diana_, which had sailed the evening of the murder.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading If this were the case, nothing could be done for the present but wait patiently till they could come across him, the communications between Budua and Naples being few and far between.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading If this were the case, nothing could be done for the present but wait patiently till they could come across him, the communications between Budua and Naples being few and far between.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If this were the case, nothing could be done for the present but wait patiently till they could come across him, the communications between Budua and Naples being few and far between.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It is one of the best places where I can get some information about this ship.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading All the information that had been got in Budua about Vranic helped to show that he had embarked on board of an Italian ship, the _Diana_, which had sailed the evening of the murder.

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

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

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

From this reading All the information that had been got in Budua about Vranic helped to show that he had embarked on board of an Italian ship, the _Diana_, which had sailed the evening of the murder.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading All the information that had been got in Budua about Vranic helped to show that he had embarked on board of an Italian ship, the _Diana_, which had sailed the evening of the murder.

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

From this reading If this were the case, nothing could be done for the present but wait patiently till they could come across him, the communications between Budua and Naples being few and far between.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

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

From this reading It is one of the best places where I can get some information about this ship.

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

From this reading "Well," said Milenko, "I'll sail at dawn for Trieste.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If this were the case, nothing could be done for the present but wait patiently till they could come across him, the communications between Budua and Naples being few and far between.

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

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

a message received and understood

From this reading All the information that had been got in Budua about Vranic helped to show that he had embarked on board of an Italian ship, the _Diana_, which had sailed the evening of the murder.

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

From this reading It is one of the best places where I can get some information about this ship.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading All the information that had been got in Budua about Vranic helped to show that he had embarked on board of an Italian ship, the _Diana_, which had sailed the evening of the murder.

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

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

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

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

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

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

the force of workers available

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

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

From this reading "Well," said Milenko, "I'll sail at dawn for Trieste.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading All the information that had been got in Budua about Vranic helped to show that he had embarked on board of an Italian ship, the _Diana_, which had sailed the evening of the murder.

a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region

From this reading If this were the case, nothing could be done for the present but wait patiently till they could come across him, the communications between Budua and Naples being few and far between.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading If this were the case, nothing could be done for the present but wait patiently till they could come across him, the communications between Budua and Naples being few and far between.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All the information that had been got in Budua about Vranic helped to show that he had embarked on board of an Italian ship, the _Diana_, which had sailed the evening of the murder.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is one of the best places where I can get some information about this ship.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading If this were the case, nothing could be done for the present but wait patiently till they could come across him, the communications between Budua and Naples being few and far between.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It is one of the best places where I can get some information about this ship.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading If this were the case, nothing could be done for the present but wait patiently till they could come across him, the communications between Budua and Naples being few and far between.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Well," said Milenko, "I'll sail at dawn for Trieste.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading "Well," said Milenko, "I'll sail at dawn for Trieste.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading All the information that had been got in Budua about Vranic helped to show that he had embarked on board of an Italian ship, the _Diana_, which had sailed the evening of the murder.

transport commercially

From this reading All the information that had been got in Budua about Vranic helped to show that he had embarked on board of an Italian ship, the _Diana_, which had sailed the evening of the murder.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading All the information that had been got in Budua about Vranic helped to show that he had embarked on board of an Italian ship, the _Diana_, which had sailed the evening of the murder.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

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

From this reading It is one of the best places where I can get some information about this ship.

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

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

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

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All the information that had been got in Budua about Vranic helped to show that he had embarked on board of an Italian ship, the _Diana_, which had sailed the evening of the murder.

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

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

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

From this reading If this were the case, nothing could be done for the present but wait patiently till they could come across him, the communications between Budua and Naples being few and far between.

up to a particular time

From this reading If this were the case, nothing could be done for the present but wait patiently till they could come across him, the communications between Budua and Naples being few and far between.

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

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

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

From this reading "Well," said Milenko, "I'll sail at dawn for Trieste.

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

From this reading All the information that had been got in Budua about Vranic helped to show that he had embarked on board of an Italian ship, the _Diana_, which had sailed the evening of the murder.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading If this were the case, nothing could be done for the present but wait patiently till they could come across him, the communications between Budua and Naples being few and far between.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well," said Milenko, "I'll sail at dawn for Trieste.

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

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.

in or at the place that

From this reading It is one of the best places where I can get some information about this ship.

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

From this reading All the information that had been got in Budua about Vranic helped to show that he had embarked on board of an Italian ship, the _Diana_, which had sailed the evening of the murder.

which person or people

From this reading "SPERA IN DIO" After the ceremony of the _karva tajstvo_, all the men who had taken part in it met together at Janko Markovic's house, so as to come to a decision as to what they were to do in their endeavours to capture the murderer.