prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Francisco, who was already dressed, was overwhelmed with grief at this announcement, and, in the first excess of excitement, conveyed to her his intention of seeking the young maiden throughout the city.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nisida hastened, at an early hour, to her brother's apartment, and intimated to him the fact that she was nowhere to be found.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRANCISCO AND NISIDA--DR.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Francisco, who was already dressed, was overwhelmed with grief at this announcement, and, in the first excess of excitement, conveyed to her his intention of seeking the young maiden throughout the city.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Nisida hastened, at an early hour, to her brother's apartment, and intimated to him the fact that she was nowhere to be found.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nisida hastened, at an early hour, to her brother's apartment, and intimated to him the fact that she was nowhere to be found.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nisida hastened, at an early hour, to her brother's apartment, and intimated to him the fact that she was nowhere to be found.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Nisida hastened, at an early hour, to her brother's apartment, and intimated to him the fact that she was nowhere to be found.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Francisco, who was already dressed, was overwhelmed with grief at this announcement, and, in the first excess of excitement, conveyed to her his intention of seeking the young maiden throughout the city.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The greatest confusion prevailed in the Riverola Palace, when, in the morning, the disappearance of Flora Francatelli was discovered.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Francisco, who was already dressed, was overwhelmed with grief at this announcement, and, in the first excess of excitement, conveyed to her his intention of seeking the young maiden throughout the city.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The greatest confusion prevailed in the Riverola Palace, when, in the morning, the disappearance of Flora Francatelli was discovered.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The greatest confusion prevailed in the Riverola Palace, when, in the morning, the disappearance of Flora Francatelli was discovered.
DR
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From this reading FRANCISCO AND NISIDA--DR.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Francisco, who was already dressed, was overwhelmed with grief at this announcement, and, in the first excess of excitement, conveyed to her his intention of seeking the young maiden throughout the city.
DURAS
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From this reading DURAS AND THE LETTER.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Nisida hastened, at an early hour, to her brother's apartment, and intimated to him the fact that she was nowhere to be found.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading Francisco, who was already dressed, was overwhelmed with grief at this announcement, and, in the first excess of excitement, conveyed to her his intention of seeking the young maiden throughout the city.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Francisco, who was already dressed, was overwhelmed with grief at this announcement, and, in the first excess of excitement, conveyed to her his intention of seeking the young maiden throughout the city.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Nisida hastened, at an early hour, to her brother's apartment, and intimated to him the fact that she was nowhere to be found.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Francisco, who was already dressed, was overwhelmed with grief at this announcement, and, in the first excess of excitement, conveyed to her his intention of seeking the young maiden throughout the city.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading The greatest confusion prevailed in the Riverola Palace, when, in the morning, the disappearance of Flora Francatelli was discovered.
set up or found
From this reading Nisida hastened, at an early hour, to her brother's apartment, and intimated to him the fact that she was nowhere to be found.
Francatelli
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From this reading The greatest confusion prevailed in the Riverola Palace, when, in the morning, the disappearance of Flora Francatelli was discovered.
FRANCISCO
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From this reading FRANCISCO AND NISIDA--DR.
highest in quality
From this reading The greatest confusion prevailed in the Riverola Palace, when, in the morning, the disappearance of Flora Francatelli was discovered.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Francisco, who was already dressed, was overwhelmed with grief at this announcement, and, in the first excess of excitement, conveyed to her his intention of seeking the young maiden throughout the city.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Nisida hastened, at an early hour, to her brother's apartment, and intimated to him the fact that she was nowhere to be found.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nisida hastened, at an early hour, to her brother's apartment, and intimated to him the fact that she was nowhere to be found.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nisida hastened, at an early hour, to her brother's apartment, and intimated to him the fact that she was nowhere to be found.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Francisco, who was already dressed, was overwhelmed with grief at this announcement, and, in the first excess of excitement, conveyed to her his intention of seeking the young maiden throughout the city.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Nisida hastened, at an early hour, to her brother's apartment, and intimated to him the fact that she was nowhere to be found.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The greatest confusion prevailed in the Riverola Palace, when, in the morning, the disappearance of Flora Francatelli was discovered.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Francisco, who was already dressed, was overwhelmed with grief at this announcement, and, in the first excess of excitement, conveyed to her his intention of seeking the young maiden throughout the city.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading Nisida hastened, at an early hour, to her brother's apartment, and intimated to him the fact that she was nowhere to be found.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading DURAS AND THE LETTER.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Francisco, who was already dressed, was overwhelmed with grief at this announcement, and, in the first excess of excitement, conveyed to her his intention of seeking the young maiden throughout the city.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The greatest confusion prevailed in the Riverola Palace, when, in the morning, the disappearance of Flora Francatelli was discovered.
NISIDA
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From this reading FRANCISCO AND NISIDA--DR.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading Nisida hastened, at an early hour, to her brother's apartment, and intimated to him the fact that she was nowhere to be found.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The greatest confusion prevailed in the Riverola Palace, when, in the morning, the disappearance of Flora Francatelli was discovered.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading Francisco, who was already dressed, was overwhelmed with grief at this announcement, and, in the first excess of excitement, conveyed to her his intention of seeking the young maiden throughout the city.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The greatest confusion prevailed in the Riverola Palace, when, in the morning, the disappearance of Flora Francatelli was discovered.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading The greatest confusion prevailed in the Riverola Palace, when, in the morning, the disappearance of Flora Francatelli was discovered.
Riverola
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From this reading The greatest confusion prevailed in the Riverola Palace, when, in the morning, the disappearance of Flora Francatelli was discovered.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Francisco, who was already dressed, was overwhelmed with grief at this announcement, and, in the first excess of excitement, conveyed to her his intention of seeking the young maiden throughout the city.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nisida hastened, at an early hour, to her brother's apartment, and intimated to him the fact that she was nowhere to be found.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nisida hastened, at an early hour, to her brother's apartment, and intimated to him the fact that she was nowhere to be found.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DURAS AND THE LETTER.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Francisco, who was already dressed, was overwhelmed with grief at this announcement, and, in the first excess of excitement, conveyed to her his intention of seeking the young maiden throughout the city.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Francisco, who was already dressed, was overwhelmed with grief at this announcement, and, in the first excess of excitement, conveyed to her his intention of seeking the young maiden throughout the city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nisida hastened, at an early hour, to her brother's apartment, and intimated to him the fact that she was nowhere to be found.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The greatest confusion prevailed in the Riverola Palace, when, in the morning, the disappearance of Flora Francatelli was discovered.
at the time that
From this reading The greatest confusion prevailed in the Riverola Palace, when, in the morning, the disappearance of Flora Francatelli was discovered.
which person or people
From this reading Francisco, who was already dressed, was overwhelmed with grief at this announcement, and, in the first excess of excitement, conveyed to her his intention of seeking the young maiden throughout the city.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Francisco, who was already dressed, was overwhelmed with grief at this announcement, and, in the first excess of excitement, conveyed to her his intention of seeking the young maiden throughout the city.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Francisco, who was already dressed, was overwhelmed with grief at this announcement, and, in the first excess of excitement, conveyed to her his intention of seeking the young maiden throughout the city.
