adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He was hastening to pay another visit, in which his heart was far more interested, and had not intended to remain with La Lalli above five minutes.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He was hastening to pay another visit, in which his heart was far more interested, and had not intended to remain with La Lalli above five minutes.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The talk between them had become far more interesting than any which he had thought likely to pass between him and the famous singer.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The talk between them had become far more interesting than any which he had thought likely to pass between him and the famous singer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The conversation between them had extended to a greater length; and the Marchesino, eager as he was to get to the dear little room in the Via di Sta.
Bianca's
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From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The conversation between them had extended to a greater length; and the Marchesino, eager as he was to get to the dear little room in the Via di Sta.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading The conversation between them had extended to a greater length; and the Marchesino, eager as he was to get to the dear little room in the Via di Sta.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
di
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From this reading The conversation between them had extended to a greater length; and the Marchesino, eager as he was to get to the dear little room in the Via di Sta.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading Eufemia, would have made it still longer, had not the Diva dismissed him.
DivanounUS /ˈdiːvə/
a distinguished female operatic singer; a female operatic star
From this reading Eufemia, would have made it still longer, had not the Diva dismissed him.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The conversation between them had extended to a greater length; and the Marchesino, eager as he was to get to the dear little room in the Via di Sta.
Eufemia
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From this reading Eufemia, would have made it still longer, had not the Diva dismissed him.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
extendedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstendəd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The conversation between them had extended to a greater length; and the Marchesino, eager as he was to get to the dear little room in the Via di Sta.
famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The talk between them had become far more interesting than any which he had thought likely to pass between him and the famous singer.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He was hastening to pay another visit, in which his heart was far more interested, and had not intended to remain with La Lalli above five minutes.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He was hastening to pay another visit, in which his heart was far more interested, and had not intended to remain with La Lalli above five minutes.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The conversation between them had extended to a greater length; and the Marchesino, eager as he was to get to the dear little room in the Via di Sta.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The conversation between them had extended to a greater length; and the Marchesino, eager as he was to get to the dear little room in the Via di Sta.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading He was hastening to pay another visit, in which his heart was far more interested, and had not intended to remain with La Lalli above five minutes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Eufemia, would have made it still longer, had not the Diva dismissed him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He was hastening to pay another visit, in which his heart was far more interested, and had not intended to remain with La Lalli above five minutes.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Eufemia, would have made it still longer, had not the Diva dismissed him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
HomenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He was hastening to pay another visit, in which his heart was far more interested, and had not intended to remain with La Lalli above five minutes.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He was hastening to pay another visit, in which his heart was far more interested, and had not intended to remain with La Lalli above five minutes.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The talk between them had become far more interesting than any which he had thought likely to pass between him and the famous singer.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
LanounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading He was hastening to pay another visit, in which his heart was far more interested, and had not intended to remain with La Lalli above five minutes.
Lalli
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From this reading He was hastening to pay another visit, in which his heart was far more interested, and had not intended to remain with La Lalli above five minutes.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The conversation between them had extended to a greater length; and the Marchesino, eager as he was to get to the dear little room in the Via di Sta.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The talk between them had become far more interesting than any which he had thought likely to pass between him and the famous singer.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The conversation between them had extended to a greater length; and the Marchesino, eager as he was to get to the dear little room in the Via di Sta.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading Eufemia, would have made it still longer, had not the Diva dismissed him.
Ludovico
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From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Eufemia, would have made it still longer, had not the Diva dismissed him.
Marchesino
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From this reading The conversation between them had extended to a greater length; and the Marchesino, eager as he was to get to the dear little room in the Via di Sta.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He was hastening to pay another visit, in which his heart was far more interested, and had not intended to remain with La Lalli above five minutes.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was hastening to pay another visit, in which his heart was far more interested, and had not intended to remain with La Lalli above five minutes.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was hastening to pay another visit, in which his heart was far more interested, and had not intended to remain with La Lalli above five minutes.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
Paolina
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From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading The talk between them had become far more interesting than any which he had thought likely to pass between him and the famous singer.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He was hastening to pay another visit, in which his heart was far more interested, and had not intended to remain with La Lalli above five minutes.
payingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪɪŋ/
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He was hastening to pay another visit, in which his heart was far more interested, and had not intended to remain with La Lalli above five minutes.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The conversation between them had extended to a greater length; and the Marchesino, eager as he was to get to the dear little room in the Via di Sta.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading The talk between them had become far more interesting than any which he had thought likely to pass between him and the famous singer.
Sta
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From this reading The conversation between them had extended to a greater length; and the Marchesino, eager as he was to get to the dear little room in the Via di Sta.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Eufemia, would have made it still longer, had not the Diva dismissed him.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The talk between them had become far more interesting than any which he had thought likely to pass between him and the famous singer.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The talk between them had become far more interesting than any which he had thought likely to pass between him and the famous singer.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The conversation between them had extended to a greater length; and the Marchesino, eager as he was to get to the dear little room in the Via di Sta.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The talk between them had become far more interesting than any which he had thought likely to pass between him and the famous singer.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
ViaprepositionUS /ˈvaɪə/
by way of; passing through
From this reading The conversation between them had extended to a greater length; and the Marchesino, eager as he was to get to the dear little room in the Via di Sta.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He was hastening to pay another visit, in which his heart was far more interested, and had not intended to remain with La Lalli above five minutes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was hastening to pay another visit, in which his heart was far more interested, and had not intended to remain with La Lalli above five minutes.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Paolina at Home Ludovico had run up in a hurry to Bianca's lodging, as has been seen, merely because it happened to be in his way, and because he had been desirous, as he told her, of paying her his compliments on the success of the preceding evening.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was hastening to pay another visit, in which his heart was far more interested, and had not intended to remain with La Lalli above five minutes.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was hastening to pay another visit, in which his heart was far more interested, and had not intended to remain with La Lalli above five minutes.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Eufemia, would have made it still longer, had not the Diva dismissed him.
