Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

anew

From this reading The contents were undisturbed, the poor fishermen had not thought of opening the box which the Count of Monte-Cristo had closed again, and thus the world stood open to the wretch.

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

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

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

From this reading One evening as Benedetto lay faint and weak on the straw, he heard low murmurs of conversation in the neighboring room.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading He discovered that his benefactors belonged to a patriotic league similar to the Carbonari, whose object was to free Italy.

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From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

plural of “benefactor” — a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)

From this reading He discovered that his benefactors belonged to a patriotic league similar to the Carbonari, whose object was to free Italy.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

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

From this reading He discovered that his benefactors belonged to a patriotic league similar to the Carbonari, whose object was to free Italy.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading The contents were undisturbed, the poor fishermen had not thought of opening the box which the Count of Monte-Cristo had closed again, and thus the world stood open to the wretch.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading The contents were undisturbed, the poor fishermen had not thought of opening the box which the Count of Monte-Cristo had closed again, and thus the world stood open to the wretch.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading One evening as Benedetto lay faint and weak on the straw, he heard low murmurs of conversation in the neighboring room.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading His viperous instincts had not deserted him.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He discovered that his benefactors belonged to a patriotic league similar to the Carbonari, whose object was to free Italy.

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

From this reading One evening as Benedetto lay faint and weak on the straw, he heard low murmurs of conversation in the neighboring room.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading One evening as Benedetto lay faint and weak on the straw, he heard low murmurs of conversation in the neighboring room.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

physically weak

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading He discovered that his benefactors belonged to a patriotic league similar to the Carbonari, whose object was to free Italy.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

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

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

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

From this reading One evening as Benedetto lay faint and weak on the straw, he heard low murmurs of conversation in the neighboring room.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading One evening as Benedetto lay faint and weak on the straw, he heard low murmurs of conversation in the neighboring room.

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

From this reading His viperous instincts had not deserted him.

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

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

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

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading His viperous instincts had not deserted him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

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 He discovered that his benefactors belonged to a patriotic league similar to the Carbonari, whose object was to free Italy.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading One evening as Benedetto lay faint and weak on the straw, he heard low murmurs of conversation in the neighboring room.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading He discovered that his benefactors belonged to a patriotic league similar to the Carbonari, whose object was to free Italy.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading One evening as Benedetto lay faint and weak on the straw, he heard low murmurs of conversation in the neighboring room.

in a miraculous manner

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

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

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

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

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading One evening as Benedetto lay faint and weak on the straw, he heard low murmurs of conversation in the neighboring room.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading One evening as Benedetto lay faint and weak on the straw, he heard low murmurs of conversation in the neighboring room.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The contents were undisturbed, the poor fishermen had not thought of opening the box which the Count of Monte-Cristo had closed again, and thus the world stood open to the wretch.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading He discovered that his benefactors belonged to a patriotic league similar to the Carbonari, whose object was to free Italy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One evening as Benedetto lay faint and weak on the straw, he heard low murmurs of conversation in the neighboring room.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The contents were undisturbed, the poor fishermen had not thought of opening the box which the Count of Monte-Cristo had closed again, and thus the world stood open to the wretch.

inspired by love for your country

From this reading He discovered that his benefactors belonged to a patriotic league similar to the Carbonari, whose object was to free Italy.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The contents were undisturbed, the poor fishermen had not thought of opening the box which the Count of Monte-Cristo had closed again, and thus the world stood open to the wretch.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

delivered from danger

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading One evening as Benedetto lay faint and weak on the straw, he heard low murmurs of conversation in the neighboring room.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading He discovered that his benefactors belonged to a patriotic league similar to the Carbonari, whose object was to free Italy.

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

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

a male human offspring

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading One evening as Benedetto lay faint and weak on the straw, he heard low murmurs of conversation in the neighboring room.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He discovered that his benefactors belonged to a patriotic league similar to the Carbonari, whose object was to free Italy.

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

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The contents were undisturbed, the poor fishermen had not thought of opening the box which the Count of Monte-Cristo had closed again, and thus the world stood open to the wretch.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The contents were undisturbed, the poor fishermen had not thought of opening the box which the Count of Monte-Cristo had closed again, and thus the world stood open to the wretch.

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

From this reading The contents were undisturbed, the poor fishermen had not thought of opening the box which the Count of Monte-Cristo had closed again, and thus the world stood open to the wretch.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading The contents were undisturbed, the poor fishermen had not thought of opening the box which the Count of Monte-Cristo had closed again, and thus the world stood open to the wretch.

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

From this reading His viperous instincts had not deserted him.

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

From this reading He discovered that his benefactors belonged to a patriotic league similar to the Carbonari, whose object was to free Italy.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading One evening as Benedetto lay faint and weak on the straw, he heard low murmurs of conversation in the neighboring room.

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

From this reading The contents were undisturbed, the poor fishermen had not thought of opening the box which the Count of Monte-Cristo had closed again, and thus the world stood open to the wretch.

at the time that

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

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

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

which person or people

From this reading FATHER AND SON Benedetto, who had been pushed into the open sea in a frail bark by the Count of Monte-Cristo, had been miraculously rescued by some fishermen, and when the murderer recovered consciousness his first glance fell on the box which stood near his bed.

belonging to which person

From this reading He discovered that his benefactors belonged to a patriotic league similar to the Carbonari, whose object was to free Italy.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The contents were undisturbed, the poor fishermen had not thought of opening the box which the Count of Monte-Cristo had closed again, and thus the world stood open to the wretch.

performs some wicked deed

From this reading The contents were undisturbed, the poor fishermen had not thought of opening the box which the Count of Monte-Cristo had closed again, and thus the world stood open to the wretch.