used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DOOR IS OPENED THAT GIOVANNI PREFERS TO KEEP CLOSED The eyes of La Favorita boded good to no one!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At all events, as guest after guest arrived in her over-decorated salon, she looked up expectantly, and then resumed her expression of ugly indifference.
(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 At all events, as guest after guest arrived in her over-decorated salon, she looked up expectantly, and then resumed her expression of ugly indifference.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At all events, as guest after guest arrived in her over-decorated salon, she looked up expectantly, and then resumed her expression of ugly indifference.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading At all events, as guest after guest arrived in her over-decorated salon, she looked up expectantly, and then resumed her expression of ugly indifference.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a hostess her deportment left much to be desired, but since her visitors were limited to her very intimate friends it mattered, perhaps, little.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "_Per Bacco!_" she muttered quite audibly enough for one to overhear, "this crowd seems to think I have asked all Rome to supper!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At all events, as guest after guest arrived in her over-decorated salon, she looked up expectantly, and then resumed her expression of ugly indifference.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading She attacked two young men of fashion as they entered.
audiblyadverbUS /ˈɑːdəbli/
in an audible manner
From this reading "_Per Bacco!_" she muttered quite audibly enough for one to overhear, "this crowd seems to think I have asked all Rome to supper!"
Bacco
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From this reading "_Per Bacco!_" she muttered quite audibly enough for one to overhear, "this crowd seems to think I have asked all Rome to supper!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As a hostess her deportment left much to be desired, but since her visitors were limited to her very intimate friends it mattered, perhaps, little.
boded
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From this reading A DOOR IS OPENED THAT GIOVANNI PREFERS TO KEEP CLOSED The eyes of La Favorita boded good to no one!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As a hostess her deportment left much to be desired, but since her visitors were limited to her very intimate friends it mattered, perhaps, little.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading A DOOR IS OPENED THAT GIOVANNI PREFERS TO KEEP CLOSED The eyes of La Favorita boded good to no one!
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading "_Per Bacco!_" she muttered quite audibly enough for one to overhear, "this crowd seems to think I have asked all Rome to supper!"
deportmentnounUS /dəˈpɔːrtmənt/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading As a hostess her deportment left much to be desired, but since her visitors were limited to her very intimate friends it mattered, perhaps, little.
wanted intensely
From this reading As a hostess her deportment left much to be desired, but since her visitors were limited to her very intimate friends it mattered, perhaps, little.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A DOOR IS OPENED THAT GIOVANNI PREFERS TO KEEP CLOSED The eyes of La Favorita boded good to no one!
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "_Per Bacco!_" she muttered quite audibly enough for one to overhear, "this crowd seems to think I have asked all Rome to supper!"
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading She attacked two young men of fashion as they entered.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At all events, as guest after guest arrived in her over-decorated salon, she looked up expectantly, and then resumed her expression of ugly indifference.
expectantlyadverb
in an expectant manner
From this reading At all events, as guest after guest arrived in her over-decorated salon, she looked up expectantly, and then resumed her expression of ugly indifference.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading At all events, as guest after guest arrived in her over-decorated salon, she looked up expectantly, and then resumed her expression of ugly indifference.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A DOOR IS OPENED THAT GIOVANNI PREFERS TO KEEP CLOSED The eyes of La Favorita boded good to no one!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She attacked two young men of fashion as they entered.
Favorita
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From this reading A DOOR IS OPENED THAT GIOVANNI PREFERS TO KEEP CLOSED The eyes of La Favorita boded good to no one!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "_Per Bacco!_" she muttered quite audibly enough for one to overhear, "this crowd seems to think I have asked all Rome to supper!"
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As a hostess her deportment left much to be desired, but since her visitors were limited to her very intimate friends it mattered, perhaps, little.
GIOVANNI
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From this reading A DOOR IS OPENED THAT GIOVANNI PREFERS TO KEEP CLOSED The eyes of La Favorita boded good to no one!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A DOOR IS OPENED THAT GIOVANNI PREFERS TO KEEP CLOSED The eyes of La Favorita boded good to no one!
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading At all events, as guest after guest arrived in her over-decorated salon, she looked up expectantly, and then resumed her expression of ugly indifference.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "_Per Bacco!_" she muttered quite audibly enough for one to overhear, "this crowd seems to think I have asked all Rome to supper!"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As a hostess her deportment left much to be desired, but since her visitors were limited to her very intimate friends it mattered, perhaps, little.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading As a hostess her deportment left much to be desired, but since her visitors were limited to her very intimate friends it mattered, perhaps, little.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "_Per Bacco!_" she muttered quite audibly enough for one to overhear, "this crowd seems to think I have asked all Rome to supper!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At all events, as guest after guest arrived in her over-decorated salon, she looked up expectantly, and then resumed her expression of ugly indifference.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading At all events, as guest after guest arrived in her over-decorated salon, she looked up expectantly, and then resumed her expression of ugly indifference.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading As a hostess her deportment left much to be desired, but since her visitors were limited to her very intimate friends it mattered, perhaps, little.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DOOR IS OPENED THAT GIOVANNI PREFERS TO KEEP CLOSED The eyes of La Favorita boded good to no one!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As a hostess her deportment left much to be desired, but since her visitors were limited to her very intimate friends it mattered, perhaps, little.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A DOOR IS OPENED THAT GIOVANNI PREFERS TO KEEP CLOSED The eyes of La Favorita boded good to no one!
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading A DOOR IS OPENED THAT GIOVANNI PREFERS TO KEEP CLOSED The eyes of La Favorita boded good to no one!
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading As a hostess her deportment left much to be desired, but since her visitors were limited to her very intimate friends it mattered, perhaps, little.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading As a hostess her deportment left much to be desired, but since her visitors were limited to her very intimate friends it mattered, perhaps, little.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As a hostess her deportment left much to be desired, but since her visitors were limited to her very intimate friends it mattered, perhaps, little.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At all events, as guest after guest arrived in her over-decorated salon, she looked up expectantly, and then resumed her expression of ugly indifference.
matteredverbUS /ˈmætərd/
past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight
From this reading As a hostess her deportment left much to be desired, but since her visitors were limited to her very intimate friends it mattered, perhaps, little.
the force of workers available
From this reading She attacked two young men of fashion as they entered.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As a hostess her deportment left much to be desired, but since her visitors were limited to her very intimate friends it mattered, perhaps, little.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "_Per Bacco!_" she muttered quite audibly enough for one to overhear, "this crowd seems to think I have asked all Rome to supper!"
not any; not one
From this reading A DOOR IS OPENED THAT GIOVANNI PREFERS TO KEEP CLOSED The eyes of La Favorita boded good to no one!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DOOR IS OPENED THAT GIOVANNI PREFERS TO KEEP CLOSED The eyes of La Favorita boded good to no one!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A DOOR IS OPENED THAT GIOVANNI PREFERS TO KEEP CLOSED The eyes of La Favorita boded good to no one!
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A DOOR IS OPENED THAT GIOVANNI PREFERS TO KEEP CLOSED The eyes of La Favorita boded good to no one!
over-decorated
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From this reading At all events, as guest after guest arrived in her over-decorated salon, she looked up expectantly, and then resumed her expression of ugly indifference.
overhearverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhiːr/
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading "_Per Bacco!_" she muttered quite audibly enough for one to overhear, "this crowd seems to think I have asked all Rome to supper!"
for each
From this reading "_Per Bacco!_" she muttered quite audibly enough for one to overhear, "this crowd seems to think I have asked all Rome to supper!"
by chance
From this reading As a hostess her deportment left much to be desired, but since her visitors were limited to her very intimate friends it mattered, perhaps, little.
PREFERSverbUS /prəˈfɜːrz/
third-person singular of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading A DOOR IS OPENED THAT GIOVANNI PREFERS TO KEEP CLOSED The eyes of La Favorita boded good to no one!
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "_Per Bacco!_" she muttered quite audibly enough for one to overhear, "this crowd seems to think I have asked all Rome to supper!"
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading At all events, as guest after guest arrived in her over-decorated salon, she looked up expectantly, and then resumed her expression of ugly indifference.
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 "_Per Bacco!_" she muttered quite audibly enough for one to overhear, "this crowd seems to think I have asked all Rome to supper!"
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading At all events, as guest after guest arrived in her over-decorated salon, she looked up expectantly, and then resumed her expression of ugly indifference.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "_Per Bacco!_" she muttered quite audibly enough for one to overhear, "this crowd seems to think I have asked all Rome to supper!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At all events, as guest after guest arrived in her over-decorated salon, she looked up expectantly, and then resumed her expression of ugly indifference.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading As a hostess her deportment left much to be desired, but since her visitors were limited to her very intimate friends it mattered, perhaps, little.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "_Per Bacco!_" she muttered quite audibly enough for one to overhear, "this crowd seems to think I have asked all Rome to supper!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A DOOR IS OPENED THAT GIOVANNI PREFERS TO KEEP CLOSED The eyes of La Favorita boded good to no one!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DOOR IS OPENED THAT GIOVANNI PREFERS TO KEEP CLOSED The eyes of La Favorita boded good to no one!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At all events, as guest after guest arrived in her over-decorated salon, she looked up expectantly, and then resumed her expression of ugly indifference.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She attacked two young men of fashion as they entered.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "_Per Bacco!_" she muttered quite audibly enough for one to overhear, "this crowd seems to think I have asked all Rome to supper!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "_Per Bacco!_" she muttered quite audibly enough for one to overhear, "this crowd seems to think I have asked all Rome to supper!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DOOR IS OPENED THAT GIOVANNI PREFERS TO KEEP CLOSED The eyes of La Favorita boded good to no one!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She attacked two young men of fashion as they entered.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading At all events, as guest after guest arrived in her over-decorated salon, she looked up expectantly, and then resumed her expression of ugly indifference.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At all events, as guest after guest arrived in her over-decorated salon, she looked up expectantly, and then resumed her expression of ugly indifference.
precisely as stated
From this reading As a hostess her deportment left much to be desired, but since her visitors were limited to her very intimate friends it mattered, perhaps, little.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading As a hostess her deportment left much to be desired, but since her visitors were limited to her very intimate friends it mattered, perhaps, little.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As a hostess her deportment left much to be desired, but since her visitors were limited to her very intimate friends it mattered, perhaps, little.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She attacked two young men of fashion as they entered.
