used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Against us both the popular feeling was intense.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Whilst I lay waiting for the day of trial, I learned from my counsel that my fellow-prisoner was identified as one Giovanni Fornajo, an old companion of Charles Grammont.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whilst I lay waiting for the day of trial, I learned from my counsel that my fellow-prisoner was identified as one Giovanni Fornajo, an old companion of Charles Grammont.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
for the reason that
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
bespokeadjectiveUS /bʊˈspoʊk/
(of clothing) custom-made
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Against us both the popular feeling was intense.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Whilst I lay waiting for the day of trial, I learned from my counsel that my fellow-prisoner was identified as one Giovanni Fornajo, an old companion of Charles Grammont.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Whilst I lay waiting for the day of trial, I learned from my counsel that my fellow-prisoner was identified as one Giovanni Fornajo, an old companion of Charles Grammont.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Whilst I lay waiting for the day of trial, I learned from my counsel that my fellow-prisoner was identified as one Giovanni Fornajo, an old companion of Charles Grammont.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
cupiditynounUS /kjuːˈpɪdɪti/
extreme greed for material wealth
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Whilst I lay waiting for the day of trial, I learned from my counsel that my fellow-prisoner was identified as one Giovanni Fornajo, an old companion of Charles Grammont.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
having the place or position changed
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
one or the other of two
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Against us both the popular feeling was intense.
fellow-prisoner
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From this reading Whilst I lay waiting for the day of trial, I learned from my counsel that my fellow-prisoner was identified as one Giovanni Fornajo, an old companion of Charles Grammont.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whilst I lay waiting for the day of trial, I learned from my counsel that my fellow-prisoner was identified as one Giovanni Fornajo, an old companion of Charles Grammont.
Fornajo
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From this reading Whilst I lay waiting for the day of trial, I learned from my counsel that my fellow-prisoner was identified as one Giovanni Fornajo, an old companion of Charles Grammont.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Whilst I lay waiting for the day of trial, I learned from my counsel that my fellow-prisoner was identified as one Giovanni Fornajo, an old companion of Charles Grammont.
Giovanni
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From this reading Whilst I lay waiting for the day of trial, I learned from my counsel that my fellow-prisoner was identified as one Giovanni Fornajo, an old companion of Charles Grammont.
Grammont
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From this reading Whilst I lay waiting for the day of trial, I learned from my counsel that my fellow-prisoner was identified as one Giovanni Fornajo, an old companion of Charles Grammont.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Whilst I lay waiting for the day of trial, I learned from my counsel that my fellow-prisoner was identified as one Giovanni Fornajo, an old companion of Charles Grammont.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I am proud of Italy, and I am proud of Naples, and I have no idea of pretending to be other than a Neapolitan.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading Whilst I lay waiting for the day of trial, I learned from my counsel that my fellow-prisoner was identified as one Giovanni Fornajo, an old companion of Charles Grammont.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Against us both the popular feeling was intense.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading I am proud of Italy, and I am proud of Naples, and I have no idea of pretending to be other than a Neapolitan.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Whilst I lay waiting for the day of trial, I learned from my counsel that my fellow-prisoner was identified as one Giovanni Fornajo, an old companion of Charles Grammont.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Whilst I lay waiting for the day of trial, I learned from my counsel that my fellow-prisoner was identified as one Giovanni Fornajo, an old companion of Charles Grammont.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Whilst I lay waiting for the day of trial, I learned from my counsel that my fellow-prisoner was identified as one Giovanni Fornajo, an old companion of Charles Grammont.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading I am proud of Italy, and I am proud of Naples, and I have no idea of pretending to be other than a Neapolitan.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
naturalisedadjective
planted so as to give an effect of wild growth
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
NeapolitannounUS /ˌniːəˈpɑːlətən/
a native or inhabitant of Naples
From this reading I am proud of Italy, and I am proud of Naples, and I have no idea of pretending to be other than a Neapolitan.
not any; not one
From this reading I am proud of Italy, and I am proud of Naples, and I have no idea of pretending to be other than a Neapolitan.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whilst I lay waiting for the day of trial, I learned from my counsel that my fellow-prisoner was identified as one Giovanni Fornajo, an old companion of Charles Grammont.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Whilst I lay waiting for the day of trial, I learned from my counsel that my fellow-prisoner was identified as one Giovanni Fornajo, an old companion of Charles Grammont.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Whilst I lay waiting for the day of trial, I learned from my counsel that my fellow-prisoner was identified as one Giovanni Fornajo, an old companion of Charles Grammont.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
pretendingnounUS /priˈtendɪŋ/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading I am proud of Italy, and I am proud of Naples, and I have no idea of pretending to be other than a Neapolitan.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading I am proud of Italy, and I am proud of Naples, and I have no idea of pretending to be other than a Neapolitan.
repudiationnounUS /rɪˌpjuːdiˈeɪʃən/
rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
rifledadjectiveUS /ˈraɪfəld/
of a firearm; having rifling or internal spiral grooves inside the barrel
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
strivenverbUS /ˈstrɪvən/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whilst I lay waiting for the day of trial, I learned from my counsel that my fellow-prisoner was identified as one Giovanni Fornajo, an old companion of Charles Grammont.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whilst I lay waiting for the day of trial, I learned from my counsel that my fellow-prisoner was identified as one Giovanni Fornajo, an old companion of Charles Grammont.
a special situation
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This man was known to have rifled his dead friend's clothing, and the popular impression appeared to be that I had either committed the murder from some other motive than cupidity, or had been disturbed, and that this poor scoundrel had striven to profit by my crime.
the act of testing something
From this reading Whilst I lay waiting for the day of trial, I learned from my counsel that my fellow-prisoner was identified as one Giovanni Fornajo, an old companion of Charles Grammont.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Against us both the popular feeling was intense.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Whilst I lay waiting for the day of trial, I learned from my counsel that my fellow-prisoner was identified as one Giovanni Fornajo, an old companion of Charles Grammont.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whilst I lay waiting for the day of trial, I learned from my counsel that my fellow-prisoner was identified as one Giovanni Fornajo, an old companion of Charles Grammont.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was noted by the crowd that both Fornajo and myself were naturalised British subjects, and that fact alone might have created considerable prejudice against us, because to the ignorant mind it bespoke the repudiation of our native land--a thing from which I am utterly afar in my own mind.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst I lay waiting for the day of trial, I learned from my counsel that my fellow-prisoner was identified as one Giovanni Fornajo, an old companion of Charles Grammont.
