Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading When they had parted, the young priest only had to climb a street in order to reach the Cardinal's door.

the right to enter

From this reading With his natural expansiveness and craving for popularity, Sanguinetti was easy of access, and at Frascati in particular his doors were flung open even to the most humble cassocks.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

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

From this reading Pierre began by declining, but he could offer no possible excuse, and at last surrendered, won over, despite himself, by Prada's real charm of manner.

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

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Pierre began by declining, but he could offer no possible excuse, and at last surrendered, won over, despite himself, by Prada's real charm of manner.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

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

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Pierre began by declining, but he could offer no possible excuse, and at last surrendered, won over, despite himself, by Prada's real charm of manner.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Pierre began by declining, but he could offer no possible excuse, and at last surrendered, won over, despite himself, by Prada's real charm of manner.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Pierre began by declining, but he could offer no possible excuse, and at last surrendered, won over, despite himself, by Prada's real charm of manner.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

possessive form of “cardinal” — (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes

From this reading When they had parted, the young priest only had to climb a street in order to reach the Cardinal's door.

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From this reading With his natural expansiveness and craving for popularity, Sanguinetti was easy of access, and at Frascati in particular his doors were flung open even to the most humble cassocks.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Pierre began by declining, but he could offer no possible excuse, and at last surrendered, won over, despite himself, by Prada's real charm of manner.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading When they had parted, the young priest only had to climb a street in order to reach the Cardinal's door.

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

From this reading Pierre began by declining, but he could offer no possible excuse, and at last surrendered, won over, despite himself, by Prada's real charm of manner.

an intense desire for some particular thing

From this reading With his natural expansiveness and craving for popularity, Sanguinetti was easy of access, and at Frascati in particular his doors were flung open even to the most humble cassocks.

-ing form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading Pierre began by declining, but he could offer no possible excuse, and at last surrendered, won over, despite himself, by Prada's real charm of manner.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Pierre began by declining, but he could offer no possible excuse, and at last surrendered, won over, despite himself, by Prada's real charm of manner.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

having the place or position changed

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading When they had parted, the young priest only had to climb a street in order to reach the Cardinal's door.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading With his natural expansiveness and craving for popularity, Sanguinetti was easy of access, and at Frascati in particular his doors were flung open even to the most humble cassocks.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading With his natural expansiveness and craving for popularity, Sanguinetti was easy of access, and at Frascati in particular his doors were flung open even to the most humble cassocks.

high status importance owing to marked superiority

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

divisible by two

From this reading With his natural expansiveness and craving for popularity, Sanguinetti was easy of access, and at Frascati in particular his doors were flung open even to the most humble cassocks.

accept an excuse for

From this reading Pierre began by declining, but he could offer no possible excuse, and at last surrendered, won over, despite himself, by Prada's real charm of manner.

a quality characterized by magnificence of scale or the tendency to expand

From this reading With his natural expansiveness and craving for popularity, Sanguinetti was easy of access, and at Frascati in particular his doors were flung open even to the most humble cassocks.

covered with water

From this reading However, nothing spoke of illness in that pleasant villa, flooded with sunshine.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading With his natural expansiveness and craving for popularity, Sanguinetti was easy of access, and at Frascati in particular his doors were flung open even to the most humble cassocks.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With his natural expansiveness and craving for popularity, Sanguinetti was easy of access, and at Frascati in particular his doors were flung open even to the most humble cassocks.

be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

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From this reading With his natural expansiveness and craving for popularity, Sanguinetti was easy of access, and at Frascati in particular his doors were flung open even to the most humble cassocks.

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

From this reading When they had parted, the young priest only had to climb a street in order to reach the Cardinal's door.

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

From this reading Pierre began by declining, but he could offer no possible excuse, and at last surrendered, won over, despite himself, by Prada's real charm of manner.

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

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Pierre began by declining, but he could offer no possible excuse, and at last surrendered, won over, despite himself, by Prada's real charm of manner.

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

From this reading With his natural expansiveness and craving for popularity, Sanguinetti was easy of access, and at Frascati in particular his doors were flung open even to the most humble cassocks.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, nothing spoke of illness in that pleasant villa, flooded with sunshine.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading With his natural expansiveness and craving for popularity, Sanguinetti was easy of access, and at Frascati in particular his doors were flung open even to the most humble cassocks.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading However, nothing spoke of illness in that pleasant villa, flooded with sunshine.

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

From this reading When they had parted, the young priest only had to climb a street in order to reach the Cardinal's door.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

immediately past

From this reading Pierre began by declining, but he could offer no possible excuse, and at last surrendered, won over, despite himself, by Prada's real charm of manner.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Pierre began by declining, but he could offer no possible excuse, and at last surrendered, won over, despite himself, by Prada's real charm of manner.

used to form the superlative

From this reading With his natural expansiveness and craving for popularity, Sanguinetti was easy of access, and at Frascati in particular his doors were flung open even to the most humble cassocks.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading With his natural expansiveness and craving for popularity, Sanguinetti was easy of access, and at Frascati in particular his doors were flung open even to the most humble cassocks.

not any; not one

From this reading Pierre began by declining, but he could offer no possible excuse, and at last surrendered, won over, despite himself, by Prada's real charm of manner.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading However, nothing spoke of illness in that pleasant villa, flooded with sunshine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Pierre began by declining, but he could offer no possible excuse, and at last surrendered, won over, despite himself, by Prada's real charm of manner.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Pierre began by declining, but he could offer no possible excuse, and at last surrendered, won over, despite himself, by Prada's real charm of manner.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

on one occasion

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

and nothing more

From this reading When they had parted, the young priest only had to climb a street in order to reach the Cardinal's door.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading With his natural expansiveness and craving for popularity, Sanguinetti was easy of access, and at Frascati in particular his doors were flung open even to the most humble cassocks.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading When they had parted, the young priest only had to climb a street in order to reach the Cardinal's door.

above and across; more than

From this reading Pierre began by declining, but he could offer no possible excuse, and at last surrendered, won over, despite himself, by Prada's real charm of manner.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading When they had parted, the young priest only had to climb a street in order to reach the Cardinal's door.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading With his natural expansiveness and craving for popularity, Sanguinetti was easy of access, and at Frascati in particular his doors were flung open even to the most humble cassocks.

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading Pierre began by declining, but he could offer no possible excuse, and at last surrendered, won over, despite himself, by Prada's real charm of manner.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading However, nothing spoke of illness in that pleasant villa, flooded with sunshine.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading With his natural expansiveness and craving for popularity, Sanguinetti was easy of access, and at Frascati in particular his doors were flung open even to the most humble cassocks.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Pierre began by declining, but he could offer no possible excuse, and at last surrendered, won over, despite himself, by Prada's real charm of manner.

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From this reading Pierre began by declining, but he could offer no possible excuse, and at last surrendered, won over, despite himself, by Prada's real charm of manner.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading When they had parted, the young priest only had to climb a street in order to reach the Cardinal's door.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading When they had parted, the young priest only had to climb a street in order to reach the Cardinal's door.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Pierre began by declining, but he could offer no possible excuse, and at last surrendered, won over, despite himself, by Prada's real charm of manner.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

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 So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

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From this reading With his natural expansiveness and craving for popularity, Sanguinetti was easy of access, and at Frascati in particular his doors were flung open even to the most humble cassocks.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading However, nothing spoke of illness in that pleasant villa, flooded with sunshine.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading When they had parted, the young priest only had to climb a street in order to reach the Cardinal's door.

the rays of the sun

From this reading However, nothing spoke of illness in that pleasant villa, flooded with sunshine.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

From this reading Pierre began by declining, but he could offer no possible excuse, and at last surrendered, won over, despite himself, by Prada's real charm of manner.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading However, nothing spoke of illness in that pleasant villa, flooded with sunshine.

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

From this reading When they had parted, the young priest only had to climb a street in order to reach the Cardinal's door.

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

From this reading When they had parted, the young priest only had to climb a street in order to reach the Cardinal's door.

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

From this reading When they had parted, the young priest only had to climb a street in order to reach the Cardinal's door.

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading However, nothing spoke of illness in that pleasant villa, flooded with sunshine.

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

From this reading With his natural expansiveness and craving for popularity, Sanguinetti was easy of access, and at Frascati in particular his doors were flung open even to the most humble cassocks.

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

From this reading With his natural expansiveness and craving for popularity, Sanguinetti was easy of access, and at Frascati in particular his doors were flung open even to the most humble cassocks.

at the time that

From this reading When they had parted, the young priest only had to climb a street in order to reach the Cardinal's door.

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

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading So Pierre was at once ushered in, a circumstance which somewhat surprised him, for he remembered the bad humour of the servant whom he had seen on calling at the Cardinal's residence in Rome, when he had been advised to forego the journey, as his Eminence did not like to be disturbed when he was ill.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With his natural expansiveness and craving for popularity, Sanguinetti was easy of access, and at Frascati in particular his doors were flung open even to the most humble cassocks.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Pierre began by declining, but he could offer no possible excuse, and at last surrendered, won over, despite himself, by Prada's real charm of manner.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading When they had parted, the young priest only had to climb a street in order to reach the Cardinal's door.