used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM ROME DON RICCARDO, from his secluded ground in the villa park, saw Tarsis’s car pass in the twilight, and guessed that the message to Rome was on its way.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He made no concealment of his delight that Tarsis, after all, was not to be his son-in-law.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He thought the moment a good one, therefore, to take shelter indoors from the dewy air.
(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 He made no concealment of his delight that Tarsis, after all, was not to be his son-in-law.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading She told him what he already knew from the dialogue he had overheard a half-hour before.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Hera greeted him with a more cheerful countenance than he had seen her wear for many days, although she had made a brave effort to conceal her feelings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM ROME DON RICCARDO, from his secluded ground in the villa park, saw Tarsis’s car pass in the twilight, and guessed that the message to Rome was on its way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He made no concealment of his delight that Tarsis, after all, was not to be his son-in-law.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She told him what he already knew from the dialogue he had overheard a half-hour before.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Hera greeted him with a more cheerful countenance than he had seen her wear for many days, although she had made a brave effort to conceal her feelings.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM ROME DON RICCARDO, from his secluded ground in the villa park, saw Tarsis’s car pass in the twilight, and guessed that the message to Rome was on its way.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Hera greeted him with a more cheerful countenance than he had seen her wear for many days, although she had made a brave effort to conceal her feelings.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Hera greeted him with a more cheerful countenance than he had seen her wear for many days, although she had made a brave effort to conceal her feelings.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading He made no concealment of his delight that Tarsis, after all, was not to be his son-in-law.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Hera greeted him with a more cheerful countenance than he had seen her wear for many days, although she had made a brave effort to conceal her feelings.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Hera greeted him with a more cheerful countenance than he had seen her wear for many days, although she had made a brave effort to conceal her feelings.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He made no concealment of his delight that Tarsis, after all, was not to be his son-in-law.
dewyadjectiveUS /ˈduːi/
wet with dew
From this reading He thought the moment a good one, therefore, to take shelter indoors from the dewy air.
dialoguenounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
From this reading She told him what he already knew from the dialogue he had overheard a half-hour before.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM ROME DON RICCARDO, from his secluded ground in the villa park, saw Tarsis’s car pass in the twilight, and guessed that the message to Rome was on its way.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Hera greeted him with a more cheerful countenance than he had seen her wear for many days, although she had made a brave effort to conceal her feelings.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Hera greeted him with a more cheerful countenance than he had seen her wear for many days, although she had made a brave effort to conceal her feelings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hera greeted him with a more cheerful countenance than he had seen her wear for many days, although she had made a brave effort to conceal her feelings.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM ROME DON RICCARDO, from his secluded ground in the villa park, saw Tarsis’s car pass in the twilight, and guessed that the message to Rome was on its way.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He thought the moment a good one, therefore, to take shelter indoors from the dewy air.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Hera greeted him with a more cheerful countenance than he had seen her wear for many days, although she had made a brave effort to conceal her feelings.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM ROME DON RICCARDO, from his secluded ground in the villa park, saw Tarsis’s car pass in the twilight, and guessed that the message to Rome was on its way.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM ROME DON RICCARDO, from his secluded ground in the villa park, saw Tarsis’s car pass in the twilight, and guessed that the message to Rome was on its way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hera greeted him with a more cheerful countenance than he had seen her wear for many days, although she had made a brave effort to conceal her feelings.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading She told him what he already knew from the dialogue he had overheard a half-hour before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought the moment a good one, therefore, to take shelter indoors from the dewy air.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hera greeted him with a more cheerful countenance than he had seen her wear for many days, although she had made a brave effort to conceal her feelings.
HeranounUS /ˈhɪrə/
queen of the Olympian gods in ancient Greek mythology; sister and wife of Zeus remembered for her jealously of the many mortal women Zeus fell in love with; identified with Roman Juno
From this reading Hera greeted him with a more cheerful countenance than he had seen her wear for many days, although she had made a brave effort to conceal her feelings.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hera greeted him with a more cheerful countenance than he had seen her wear for many days, although she had made a brave effort to conceal her feelings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM ROME DON RICCARDO, from his secluded ground in the villa park, saw Tarsis’s car pass in the twilight, and guessed that the message to Rome was on its way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM ROME DON RICCARDO, from his secluded ground in the villa park, saw Tarsis’s car pass in the twilight, and guessed that the message to Rome was on its way.
indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading He thought the moment a good one, therefore, to take shelter indoors from the dewy air.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM ROME DON RICCARDO, from his secluded ground in the villa park, saw Tarsis’s car pass in the twilight, and guessed that the message to Rome was on its way.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She told him what he already knew from the dialogue he had overheard a half-hour before.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Hera greeted him with a more cheerful countenance than he had seen her wear for many days, although she had made a brave effort to conceal her feelings.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Hera greeted him with a more cheerful countenance than he had seen her wear for many days, although she had made a brave effort to conceal her feelings.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM ROME DON RICCARDO, from his secluded ground in the villa park, saw Tarsis’s car pass in the twilight, and guessed that the message to Rome was on its way.
a particular point in time
From this reading He thought the moment a good one, therefore, to take shelter indoors from the dewy air.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Hera greeted him with a more cheerful countenance than he had seen her wear for many days, although she had made a brave effort to conceal her feelings.
not any; not one
From this reading He made no concealment of his delight that Tarsis, after all, was not to be his son-in-law.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He made no concealment of his delight that Tarsis, after all, was not to be his son-in-law.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He made no concealment of his delight that Tarsis, after all, was not to be his son-in-law.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM ROME DON RICCARDO, from his secluded ground in the villa park, saw Tarsis’s car pass in the twilight, and guessed that the message to Rome was on its way.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He thought the moment a good one, therefore, to take shelter indoors from the dewy air.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading She told him what he already knew from the dialogue he had overheard a half-hour before.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM ROME DON RICCARDO, from his secluded ground in the villa park, saw Tarsis’s car pass in the twilight, and guessed that the message to Rome was on its way.
go across or through
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM ROME DON RICCARDO, from his secluded ground in the villa park, saw Tarsis’s car pass in the twilight, and guessed that the message to Rome was on its way.
RICCARDO
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From this reading A MESSAGE FROM ROME DON RICCARDO, from his secluded ground in the villa park, saw Tarsis’s car pass in the twilight, and guessed that the message to Rome was on its way.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM ROME DON RICCARDO, from his secluded ground in the villa park, saw Tarsis’s car pass in the twilight, and guessed that the message to Rome was on its way.
cut with a saw
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM ROME DON RICCARDO, from his secluded ground in the villa park, saw Tarsis’s car pass in the twilight, and guessed that the message to Rome was on its way.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM ROME DON RICCARDO, from his secluded ground in the villa park, saw Tarsis’s car pass in the twilight, and guessed that the message to Rome was on its way.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Hera greeted him with a more cheerful countenance than he had seen her wear for many days, although she had made a brave effort to conceal her feelings.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hera greeted him with a more cheerful countenance than he had seen her wear for many days, although she had made a brave effort to conceal her feelings.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading He thought the moment a good one, therefore, to take shelter indoors from the dewy air.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading He made no concealment of his delight that Tarsis, after all, was not to be his son-in-law.
carry out
From this reading He thought the moment a good one, therefore, to take shelter indoors from the dewy air.
Tarsis
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From this reading He made no concealment of his delight that Tarsis, after all, was not to be his son-in-law.
Tarsis's
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From this reading A MESSAGE FROM ROME DON RICCARDO, from his secluded ground in the villa park, saw Tarsis’s car pass in the twilight, and guessed that the message to Rome was on its way.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Hera greeted him with a more cheerful countenance than he had seen her wear for many days, although she had made a brave effort to conceal her feelings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM ROME DON RICCARDO, from his secluded ground in the villa park, saw Tarsis’s car pass in the twilight, and guessed that the message to Rome was on its way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM ROME DON RICCARDO, from his secluded ground in the villa park, saw Tarsis’s car pass in the twilight, and guessed that the message to Rome was on its way.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He thought the moment a good one, therefore, to take shelter indoors from the dewy air.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought the moment a good one, therefore, to take shelter indoors from the dewy air.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM ROME DON RICCARDO, from his secluded ground in the villa park, saw Tarsis’s car pass in the twilight, and guessed that the message to Rome was on its way.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She told him what he already knew from the dialogue he had overheard a half-hour before.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM ROME DON RICCARDO, from his secluded ground in the villa park, saw Tarsis’s car pass in the twilight, and guessed that the message to Rome was on its way.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM ROME DON RICCARDO, from his secluded ground in the villa park, saw Tarsis’s car pass in the twilight, and guessed that the message to Rome was on its way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM ROME DON RICCARDO, from his secluded ground in the villa park, saw Tarsis’s car pass in the twilight, and guessed that the message to Rome was on its way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM ROME DON RICCARDO, from his secluded ground in the villa park, saw Tarsis’s car pass in the twilight, and guessed that the message to Rome was on its way.
be dressed in
From this reading Hera greeted him with a more cheerful countenance than he had seen her wear for many days, although she had made a brave effort to conceal her feelings.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She told him what he already knew from the dialogue he had overheard a half-hour before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hera greeted him with a more cheerful countenance than he had seen her wear for many days, although she had made a brave effort to conceal her feelings.
