used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROME GOES TO THE OPERA On the evening of the first court ball, the Sanseveros gave a small dinner, after which they went to the opera.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Don Cesare Carpazzi, a thin swarthy youth, sat just across the corner of the table from Nina.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ROME GOES TO THE OPERA On the evening of the first court ball, the Sanseveros gave a small dinner, after which they went to the opera.
(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 Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
in addition
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The guests were the Count and Countess Olisco, Count Tornik, Don Cesare Carpazzi, and Prince Minotti.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
arrogancenounUS /ˈerəɡəns/
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
From this reading The old saying that "Clothes make the man" was refuted in his case, however, as his arrogance was proclaimed in every gesture.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The old saying that "Clothes make the man" was refuted in his case, however, as his arrogance was proclaimed in every gesture.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading ROME GOES TO THE OPERA On the evening of the first court ball, the Sanseveros gave a small dinner, after which they went to the opera.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
Carpazzi
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From this reading The guests were the Count and Countess Olisco, Count Tornik, Don Cesare Carpazzi, and Prince Minotti.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The old saying that "Clothes make the man" was refuted in his case, however, as his arrogance was proclaimed in every gesture.
Cesare
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From this reading The guests were the Count and Countess Olisco, Count Tornik, Don Cesare Carpazzi, and Prince Minotti.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
clothing in general
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Don Cesare Carpazzi, a thin swarthy youth, sat just across the corner of the table from Nina.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The guests were the Count and Countess Olisco, Count Tornik, Don Cesare Carpazzi, and Prince Minotti.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading The guests were the Count and Countess Olisco, Count Tornik, Don Cesare Carpazzi, and Prince Minotti.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading ROME GOES TO THE OPERA On the evening of the first court ball, the Sanseveros gave a small dinner, after which they went to the opera.
darningnoun
the act of mending a hole in a garment with crossing threads
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading ROME GOES TO THE OPERA On the evening of the first court ball, the Sanseveros gave a small dinner, after which they went to the opera.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading The guests were the Count and Countess Olisco, Count Tornik, Don Cesare Carpazzi, and Prince Minotti.
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading ROME GOES TO THE OPERA On the evening of the first court ball, the Sanseveros gave a small dinner, after which they went to the opera.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The old saying that "Clothes make the man" was refuted in his case, however, as his arrogance was proclaimed in every gesture.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ROME GOES TO THE OPERA On the evening of the first court ball, the Sanseveros gave a small dinner, after which they went to the opera.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Don Cesare Carpazzi, a thin swarthy youth, sat just across the corner of the table from Nina.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading ROME GOES TO THE OPERA On the evening of the first court ball, the Sanseveros gave a small dinner, after which they went to the opera.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading The old saying that "Clothes make the man" was refuted in his case, however, as his arrogance was proclaimed in every gesture.
glossnounUS /ɡlɔːs/
an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading ROME GOES TO THE OPERA On the evening of the first court ball, the Sanseveros gave a small dinner, after which they went to the opera.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The guests were the Count and Countess Olisco, Count Tornik, Don Cesare Carpazzi, and Prince Minotti.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
hemnounUS /hem/
the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The old saying that "Clothes make the man" was refuted in his case, however, as his arrogance was proclaimed in every gesture.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
and nothing more
From this reading Don Cesare Carpazzi, a thin swarthy youth, sat just across the corner of the table from Nina.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
engage in
From this reading The old saying that "Clothes make the man" was refuted in his case, however, as his arrogance was proclaimed in every gesture.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old saying that "Clothes make the man" was refuted in his case, however, as his arrogance was proclaimed in every gesture.
Minotti
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From this reading The guests were the Count and Countess Olisco, Count Tornik, Don Cesare Carpazzi, and Prince Minotti.
narrowedadjectiveUS /ˈneroʊd/
reduced in size as by squeezing together
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
neatnessnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/
the state of being neat and smart and trim
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
NinanounUS /ˈniːnə/
the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea
From this reading Don Cesare Carpazzi, a thin swarthy youth, sat just across the corner of the table from Nina.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROME GOES TO THE OPERA On the evening of the first court ball, the Sanseveros gave a small dinner, after which they went to the opera.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old saying that "Clothes make the man" was refuted in his case, however, as his arrogance was proclaimed in every gesture.
Olisco
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From this reading The guests were the Count and Countess Olisco, Count Tornik, Don Cesare Carpazzi, and Prince Minotti.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ROME GOES TO THE OPERA On the evening of the first court ball, the Sanseveros gave a small dinner, after which they went to the opera.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
and nothing more
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
OPERAnounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading ROME GOES TO THE OPERA On the evening of the first court ball, the Sanseveros gave a small dinner, after which they went to the opera.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The guests were the Count and Countess Olisco, Count Tornik, Don Cesare Carpazzi, and Prince Minotti.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The old saying that "Clothes make the man" was refuted in his case, however, as his arrogance was proclaimed in every gesture.
refutedverbUS /rɪˈfjuːtɪd/
past form of “refute” — overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
From this reading The old saying that "Clothes make the man" was refuted in his case, however, as his arrogance was proclaimed in every gesture.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
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 ROME GOES TO THE OPERA On the evening of the first court ball, the Sanseveros gave a small dinner, after which they went to the opera.
Sanseveros
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From this reading ROME GOES TO THE OPERA On the evening of the first court ball, the Sanseveros gave a small dinner, after which they went to the opera.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Don Cesare Carpazzi, a thin swarthy youth, sat just across the corner of the table from Nina.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The old saying that "Clothes make the man" was refuted in his case, however, as his arrogance was proclaimed in every gesture.
scissorsnounUS /ˈsɪzərz/
an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ROME GOES TO THE OPERA On the evening of the first court ball, the Sanseveros gave a small dinner, after which they went to the opera.
stitchingnounUS /ˈstɪtʃɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
swarthyadjectiveUS /ˈswɔːrði/
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading Don Cesare Carpazzi, a thin swarthy youth, sat just across the corner of the table from Nina.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Don Cesare Carpazzi, a thin swarthy youth, sat just across the corner of the table from Nina.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROME GOES TO THE OPERA On the evening of the first court ball, the Sanseveros gave a small dinner, after which they went to the opera.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ROME GOES TO THE OPERA On the evening of the first court ball, the Sanseveros gave a small dinner, after which they went to the opera.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Don Cesare Carpazzi, a thin swarthy youth, sat just across the corner of the table from Nina.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROME GOES TO THE OPERA On the evening of the first court ball, the Sanseveros gave a small dinner, after which they went to the opera.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
Tornik
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From this reading The guests were the Count and Countess Olisco, Count Tornik, Don Cesare Carpazzi, and Prince Minotti.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
the act of using
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ROME GOES TO THE OPERA On the evening of the first court ball, the Sanseveros gave a small dinner, after which they went to the opera.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The guests were the Count and Countess Olisco, Count Tornik, Don Cesare Carpazzi, and Prince Minotti.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ROME GOES TO THE OPERA On the evening of the first court ball, the Sanseveros gave a small dinner, after which they went to the opera.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Although his appearance was one of great neatness, it was all too evident, if one observed with good eyes, that the edges of his shirt had been trimmed with the scissors until the hem narrowed close to the line of stitching; and his evening clothes in a strong light would have revealed not only the fatal gloss of long use, but also careful darning.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Don Cesare Carpazzi, a thin swarthy youth, sat just across the corner of the table from Nina.
