adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "The Marchese seems to have been a little overtired when he came back from the ball this morning, Nanni; and then this is a sad affair about the Marchese Ludovico."
acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
affairnounUS /əˈfer/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "The Marchese seems to have been a little overtired when he came back from the ball this morning, Nanni; and then this is a sad affair about the Marchese Ludovico."
Ahi
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From this reading "Ahi, misericordia!
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading To think that I should live to hear of a Castelmare arrested in Ravenna.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "The Marchese seems to have been a little overtired when he came back from the ball this morning, Nanni; and then this is a sad affair about the Marchese Ludovico."
ballnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading "The Marchese seems to have been a little overtired when he came back from the ball this morning, Nanni; and then this is a sad affair about the Marchese Ludovico."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "The Marchese seems to have been a little overtired when he came back from the ball this morning, Nanni; and then this is a sad affair about the Marchese Ludovico."
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "The Marchese seems to have been a little overtired when he came back from the ball this morning, Nanni; and then this is a sad affair about the Marchese Ludovico."
Castelmare
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From this reading To think that I should live to hear of a Castelmare arrested in Ravenna.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The world is coming to an end, I think, Signor Giovacchino."
DoubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The world is coming to an end, I think, Signor Giovacchino."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "The Marchese seems to have been a little overtired when he came back from the ball this morning, Nanni; and then this is a sad affair about the Marchese Ludovico."
Giovacchino
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The world is coming to an end, I think, Signor Giovacchino."
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "The Marchese seems to have been a little overtired when he came back from the ball this morning, Nanni; and then this is a sad affair about the Marchese Ludovico."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The Marchese seems to have been a little overtired when he came back from the ball this morning, Nanni; and then this is a sad affair about the Marchese Ludovico."
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading To think that I should live to hear of a Castelmare arrested in Ravenna.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To think that I should live to hear of a Castelmare arrested in Ravenna.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Marchese seems to have been a little overtired when he came back from the ball this morning, Nanni; and then this is a sad affair about the Marchese Ludovico."
lawyernounUS /ˈlɔːjər/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "The Marchese seems to have been a little overtired when he came back from the ball this morning, Nanni; and then this is a sad affair about the Marchese Ludovico."
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading To think that I should live to hear of a Castelmare arrested in Ravenna.
Ludovico
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From this reading "The Marchese seems to have been a little overtired when he came back from the ball this morning, Nanni; and then this is a sad affair about the Marchese Ludovico."
Marchese
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From this reading "The Marchese seems to have been a little overtired when he came back from the ball this morning, Nanni; and then this is a sad affair about the Marchese Ludovico."
Marchese's
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From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
misericordia
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From this reading "Ahi, misericordia!
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "The Marchese seems to have been a little overtired when he came back from the ball this morning, Nanni; and then this is a sad affair about the Marchese Ludovico."
Nanni
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From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
overtired
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From this reading "The Marchese seems to have been a little overtired when he came back from the ball this morning, Nanni; and then this is a sad affair about the Marchese Ludovico."
Palazzo
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From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
PossibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
RavennanounUS /rəˈvenə/
a battle between the French and an alliance of Spaniards and Swiss and Venetians in 1512
From this reading To think that I should live to hear of a Castelmare arrested in Ravenna.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading "The Marchese seems to have been a little overtired when he came back from the ball this morning, Nanni; and then this is a sad affair about the Marchese Ludovico."
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "The Marchese seems to have been a little overtired when he came back from the ball this morning, Nanni; and then this is a sad affair about the Marchese Ludovico."
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading To think that I should live to hear of a Castelmare arrested in Ravenna.
SignornounUS /ˈsiːnjɔːr/
used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading The world is coming to an end, I think, Signor Giovacchino."
speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To think that I should live to hear of a Castelmare arrested in Ravenna.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "The Marchese seems to have been a little overtired when he came back from the ball this morning, Nanni; and then this is a sad affair about the Marchese Ludovico."
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading To think that I should live to hear of a Castelmare arrested in Ravenna.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "The Marchese seems to have been a little overtired when he came back from the ball this morning, Nanni; and then this is a sad affair about the Marchese Ludovico."
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "The Marchese seems to have been a little overtired when he came back from the ball this morning, Nanni; and then this is a sad affair about the Marchese Ludovico."
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Doubts and Possibilities In passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The world is coming to an end, I think, Signor Giovacchino."
