used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Heaven forbid that such a necessity should ever arise," I fervently exclaimed.
accidentaladjectiveUS /ˌæksəˈdentəl/
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
From this reading I am _not_ deceived by any accidental resemblance, I feel as sure of the identity of this man, whom you call Matteo, with the traitor Guiseppe, as I am of my own existence.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am _not_ deceived by any accidental resemblance, I feel as sure of the identity of this man, whom you call Matteo, with the traitor Guiseppe, as I am of my own existence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I am _not_ deceived by any accidental resemblance, I feel as sure of the identity of this man, whom you call Matteo, with the traitor Guiseppe, as I am of my own existence.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading "Heaven forbid that such a necessity should ever arise," I fervently exclaimed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I am _not_ deceived by any accidental resemblance, I feel as sure of the identity of this man, whom you call Matteo, with the traitor Guiseppe, as I am of my own existence.
make certain of
From this reading "But, my good sir," returned the count somewhat tartly, "I assure you that what you say is quite impossible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It would be better to confide her to the protection of a pack of starving wolves.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Believe me, count, I would not speak so positively, did there exist the faintest possibility of doubt."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "It would be better to confide her to the protection of a pack of starving wolves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But, my good sir," returned the count somewhat tartly, "I assure you that what you say is quite impossible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am _not_ deceived by any accidental resemblance, I feel as sure of the identity of this man, whom you call Matteo, with the traitor Guiseppe, as I am of my own existence.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I am _not_ deceived by any accidental resemblance, I feel as sure of the identity of this man, whom you call Matteo, with the traitor Guiseppe, as I am of my own existence.
confideverbUS /kənˈfaɪd/
reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading "It would be better to confide her to the protection of a pack of starving wolves.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Believe me, count, I would not speak so positively, did there exist the faintest possibility of doubt."
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading I am _not_ deceived by any accidental resemblance, I feel as sure of the identity of this man, whom you call Matteo, with the traitor Guiseppe, as I am of my own existence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Believe me, count, I would not speak so positively, did there exist the faintest possibility of doubt."
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Believe me, count, I would not speak so positively, did there exist the faintest possibility of doubt."
at any time
From this reading "Heaven forbid that such a necessity should ever arise," I fervently exclaimed.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Heaven forbid that such a necessity should ever arise," I fervently exclaimed.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading Believe me, count, I would not speak so positively, did there exist the faintest possibility of doubt."
the state or fact of existing
From this reading I am _not_ deceived by any accidental resemblance, I feel as sure of the identity of this man, whom you call Matteo, with the traitor Guiseppe, as I am of my own existence.
faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/
superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Believe me, count, I would not speak so positively, did there exist the faintest possibility of doubt."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I am _not_ deceived by any accidental resemblance, I feel as sure of the identity of this man, whom you call Matteo, with the traitor Guiseppe, as I am of my own existence.
ferventlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrvəntli/
with passionate fervor
From this reading "Heaven forbid that such a necessity should ever arise," I fervently exclaimed.
forbidverbUS /fərˈbɪd/
command against
From this reading "Heaven forbid that such a necessity should ever arise," I fervently exclaimed.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "But, my good sir," returned the count somewhat tartly, "I assure you that what you say is quite impossible.
Guiseppe
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From this reading I am _not_ deceived by any accidental resemblance, I feel as sure of the identity of this man, whom you call Matteo, with the traitor Guiseppe, as I am of my own existence.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "Heaven forbid that such a necessity should ever arise," I fervently exclaimed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "It would be better to confide her to the protection of a pack of starving wolves.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Heaven forbid that such a necessity should ever arise," I fervently exclaimed.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading I am _not_ deceived by any accidental resemblance, I feel as sure of the identity of this man, whom you call Matteo, with the traitor Guiseppe, as I am of my own existence.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading "But, my good sir," returned the count somewhat tartly, "I assure you that what you say is quite impossible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But, my good sir," returned the count somewhat tartly, "I assure you that what you say is quite impossible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It would be better to confide her to the protection of a pack of starving wolves.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I am _not_ deceived by any accidental resemblance, I feel as sure of the identity of this man, whom you call Matteo, with the traitor Guiseppe, as I am of my own existence.
Matteo
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From this reading I am _not_ deceived by any accidental resemblance, I feel as sure of the identity of this man, whom you call Matteo, with the traitor Guiseppe, as I am of my own existence.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Believe me, count, I would not speak so positively, did there exist the faintest possibility of doubt."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am _not_ deceived by any accidental resemblance, I feel as sure of the identity of this man, whom you call Matteo, with the traitor Guiseppe, as I am of my own existence.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading "Heaven forbid that such a necessity should ever arise," I fervently exclaimed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am _not_ deceived by any accidental resemblance, I feel as sure of the identity of this man, whom you call Matteo, with the traitor Guiseppe, as I am of my own existence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It would be better to confide her to the protection of a pack of starving wolves.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I am _not_ deceived by any accidental resemblance, I feel as sure of the identity of this man, whom you call Matteo, with the traitor Guiseppe, as I am of my own existence.
arrange in a container
From this reading "It would be better to confide her to the protection of a pack of starving wolves.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Believe me, count, I would not speak so positively, did there exist the faintest possibility of doubt."
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Believe me, count, I would not speak so positively, did there exist the faintest possibility of doubt."
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading "It would be better to confide her to the protection of a pack of starving wolves.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "But, my good sir," returned the count somewhat tartly, "I assure you that what you say is quite impossible.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading I am _not_ deceived by any accidental resemblance, I feel as sure of the identity of this man, whom you call Matteo, with the traitor Guiseppe, as I am of my own existence.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "But, my good sir," returned the count somewhat tartly, "I assure you that what you say is quite impossible.
express in words
From this reading "But, my good sir," returned the count somewhat tartly, "I assure you that what you say is quite impossible.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Heaven forbid that such a necessity should ever arise," I fervently exclaimed.
term of address for a man
From this reading "But, my good sir," returned the count somewhat tartly, "I assure you that what you say is quite impossible.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Believe me, count, I would not speak so positively, did there exist the faintest possibility of doubt."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "But, my good sir," returned the count somewhat tartly, "I assure you that what you say is quite impossible.
express in speech
From this reading Believe me, count, I would not speak so positively, did there exist the faintest possibility of doubt."
starvingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrvɪŋ/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading "It would be better to confide her to the protection of a pack of starving wolves.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Heaven forbid that such a necessity should ever arise," I fervently exclaimed.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am _not_ deceived by any accidental resemblance, I feel as sure of the identity of this man, whom you call Matteo, with the traitor Guiseppe, as I am of my own existence.
tartlyadverbUS /ˈtɑːrtli/
in a tart manner
From this reading "But, my good sir," returned the count somewhat tartly, "I assure you that what you say is quite impossible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Heaven forbid that such a necessity should ever arise," I fervently exclaimed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It would be better to confide her to the protection of a pack of starving wolves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Believe me, count, I would not speak so positively, did there exist the faintest possibility of doubt."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am _not_ deceived by any accidental resemblance, I feel as sure of the identity of this man, whom you call Matteo, with the traitor Guiseppe, as I am of my own existence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It would be better to confide her to the protection of a pack of starving wolves.
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading I am _not_ deceived by any accidental resemblance, I feel as sure of the identity of this man, whom you call Matteo, with the traitor Guiseppe, as I am of my own existence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "But, my good sir," returned the count somewhat tartly, "I assure you that what you say is quite impossible.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am _not_ deceived by any accidental resemblance, I feel as sure of the identity of this man, whom you call Matteo, with the traitor Guiseppe, as I am of my own existence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am _not_ deceived by any accidental resemblance, I feel as sure of the identity of this man, whom you call Matteo, with the traitor Guiseppe, as I am of my own existence.
wolvesnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading "It would be better to confide her to the protection of a pack of starving wolves.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "It would be better to confide her to the protection of a pack of starving wolves.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am _not_ deceived by any accidental resemblance, I feel as sure of the identity of this man, whom you call Matteo, with the traitor Guiseppe, as I am of my own existence.
