used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "An improvisatore," replied Mrs. Cleveland, "is one who makes poetry on the spur of the moment.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Improvisatore," answered the girl.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER.
ClevelandnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/
the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port
From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
a young female
From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
Giuseppina
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From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading "What is that?" inquired Horace.
Improvisatore
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From this reading "Improvisatore," answered the girl.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
and nothing more
From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
maccaroni
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From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "An improvisatore," replied Mrs. Cleveland, "is one who makes poetry on the spur of the moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading "An improvisatore," replied Mrs. Cleveland, "is one who makes poetry on the spur of the moment.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "An improvisatore," replied Mrs. Cleveland, "is one who makes poetry on the spur of the moment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "An improvisatore," replied Mrs. Cleveland, "is one who makes poetry on the spur of the moment.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
literature in metrical form
From this reading "An improvisatore," replied Mrs. Cleveland, "is one who makes poetry on the spur of the moment.
reentered
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From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "An improvisatore," replied Mrs. Cleveland, "is one who makes poetry on the spur of the moment.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading "An improvisatore," replied Mrs. Cleveland, "is one who makes poetry on the spur of the moment.
SUSPICIOUSadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
tobacco-pipes
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From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is that?" inquired Horace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
which person or people
From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Who is that singer?" inquired Mrs. Cleveland in broken Italian of the girl Giuseppina, who had just reentered the room with a large dish of maccaroni which looked like a pile of tobacco-pipes.
