(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 "I esteem you brave among all the nobles of Venice; and, reckless libertine and ruffian as you are, would regret to slay you.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "I esteem you brave among all the nobles of Venice; and, reckless libertine and ruffian as you are, would regret to slay you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stefano di Strazoldi—who has ridden through the thickest battalions of the Turks, and planted the standard of Manuel de Vilhena on the summit of the Castello Roso—will never ask mercy of mortal man!"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Strike, whoever you are!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I esteem you brave among all the nobles of Venice; and, reckless libertine and ruffian as you are, would regret to slay you.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Of the Countess I ask pardon most assuredly, but not of you!" replied the vanquished libertine, panting with rage.
assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading "Of the Countess I ask pardon most assuredly, but not of you!" replied the vanquished libertine, panting with rage.
battalionsnounUS /bəˈtæljənz/
plural of “battalion” — an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading Stefano di Strazoldi—who has ridden through the thickest battalions of the Turks, and planted the standard of Manuel de Vilhena on the summit of the Castello Roso—will never ask mercy of mortal man!"
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading "I esteem you brave among all the nobles of Venice; and, reckless libertine and ruffian as you are, would regret to slay you.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Of the Countess I ask pardon most assuredly, but not of you!" replied the vanquished libertine, panting with rage.
Castello
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From this reading Stefano di Strazoldi—who has ridden through the thickest battalions of the Turks, and planted the standard of Manuel de Vilhena on the summit of the Castello Roso—will never ask mercy of mortal man!"
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Once more, I ask, will Count Stefano of Strazoldi yield?"
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading "Of the Countess I ask pardon most assuredly, but not of you!" replied the vanquished libertine, panting with rage.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Stefano di Strazoldi—who has ridden through the thickest battalions of the Turks, and planted the standard of Manuel de Vilhena on the summit of the Castello Roso—will never ask mercy of mortal man!"
di
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From this reading Stefano di Strazoldi—who has ridden through the thickest battalions of the Turks, and planted the standard of Manuel de Vilhena on the summit of the Castello Roso—will never ask mercy of mortal man!"
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading "I esteem you brave among all the nobles of Venice; and, reckless libertine and ruffian as you are, would regret to slay you.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stefano di Strazoldi—who has ridden through the thickest battalions of the Turks, and planted the standard of Manuel de Vilhena on the summit of the Castello Roso—will never ask mercy of mortal man!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Of the Countess I ask pardon most assuredly, but not of you!" replied the vanquished libertine, panting with rage.
libertinenounUS /ˈlɪbərtiːn/
a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained
From this reading "Of the Countess I ask pardon most assuredly, but not of you!" replied the vanquished libertine, panting with rage.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Stefano di Strazoldi—who has ridden through the thickest battalions of the Turks, and planted the standard of Manuel de Vilhena on the summit of the Castello Roso—will never ask mercy of mortal man!"
Manuel
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From this reading Stefano di Strazoldi—who has ridden through the thickest battalions of the Turks, and planted the standard of Manuel de Vilhena on the summit of the Castello Roso—will never ask mercy of mortal man!"
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Stefano di Strazoldi—who has ridden through the thickest battalions of the Turks, and planted the standard of Manuel de Vilhena on the summit of the Castello Roso—will never ask mercy of mortal man!"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more, I ask, will Count Stefano of Strazoldi yield?"
subject to death
From this reading Stefano di Strazoldi—who has ridden through the thickest battalions of the Turks, and planted the standard of Manuel de Vilhena on the summit of the Castello Roso—will never ask mercy of mortal man!"
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Of the Countess I ask pardon most assuredly, but not of you!" replied the vanquished libertine, panting with rage.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Stefano di Strazoldi—who has ridden through the thickest battalions of the Turks, and planted the standard of Manuel de Vilhena on the summit of the Castello Roso—will never ask mercy of mortal man!"
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading "I esteem you brave among all the nobles of Venice; and, reckless libertine and ruffian as you are, would regret to slay you.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Of the Countess I ask pardon most assuredly, but not of you!" replied the vanquished libertine, panting with rage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of the Countess I ask pardon most assuredly, but not of you!" replied the vanquished libertine, panting with rage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Stefano di Strazoldi—who has ridden through the thickest battalions of the Turks, and planted the standard of Manuel de Vilhena on the summit of the Castello Roso—will never ask mercy of mortal man!"
on one occasion
From this reading Once more, I ask, will Count Stefano of Strazoldi yield?"
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading "Of the Countess I ask pardon most assuredly, but not of you!" replied the vanquished libertine, panting with rage.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Of the Countess I ask pardon most assuredly, but not of you!" replied the vanquished libertine, panting with rage.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading Stefano di Strazoldi—who has ridden through the thickest battalions of the Turks, and planted the standard of Manuel de Vilhena on the summit of the Castello Roso—will never ask mercy of mortal man!"
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading "Of the Countess I ask pardon most assuredly, but not of you!" replied the vanquished libertine, panting with rage.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading "I esteem you brave among all the nobles of Venice; and, reckless libertine and ruffian as you are, would regret to slay you.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading "I esteem you brave among all the nobles of Venice; and, reckless libertine and ruffian as you are, would regret to slay you.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Of the Countess I ask pardon most assuredly, but not of you!" replied the vanquished libertine, panting with rage.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Stefano di Strazoldi—who has ridden through the thickest battalions of the Turks, and planted the standard of Manuel de Vilhena on the summit of the Castello Roso—will never ask mercy of mortal man!"
Roso
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From this reading Stefano di Strazoldi—who has ridden through the thickest battalions of the Turks, and planted the standard of Manuel de Vilhena on the summit of the Castello Roso—will never ask mercy of mortal man!"
ruffiannoun
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading "I esteem you brave among all the nobles of Venice; and, reckless libertine and ruffian as you are, would regret to slay you.
slayverbUS /sleɪ/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading "I esteem you brave among all the nobles of Venice; and, reckless libertine and ruffian as you are, would regret to slay you.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading Stefano di Strazoldi—who has ridden through the thickest battalions of the Turks, and planted the standard of Manuel de Vilhena on the summit of the Castello Roso—will never ask mercy of mortal man!"
Stefano
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From this reading Stefano di Strazoldi—who has ridden through the thickest battalions of the Turks, and planted the standard of Manuel de Vilhena on the summit of the Castello Roso—will never ask mercy of mortal man!"
Strazoldi
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From this reading Stefano di Strazoldi—who has ridden through the thickest battalions of the Turks, and planted the standard of Manuel de Vilhena on the summit of the Castello Roso—will never ask mercy of mortal man!"
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading "Strike, whoever you are!
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Stefano di Strazoldi—who has ridden through the thickest battalions of the Turks, and planted the standard of Manuel de Vilhena on the summit of the Castello Roso—will never ask mercy of mortal man!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Of the Countess I ask pardon most assuredly, but not of you!" replied the vanquished libertine, panting with rage.
thickestadjectiveUS /ˈθɪkɪst/
superlative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Stefano di Strazoldi—who has ridden through the thickest battalions of the Turks, and planted the standard of Manuel de Vilhena on the summit of the Castello Roso—will never ask mercy of mortal man!"
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Stefano di Strazoldi—who has ridden through the thickest battalions of the Turks, and planted the standard of Manuel de Vilhena on the summit of the Castello Roso—will never ask mercy of mortal man!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I esteem you brave among all the nobles of Venice; and, reckless libertine and ruffian as you are, would regret to slay you.
TurksnounUS /tɜːrks/
plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading Stefano di Strazoldi—who has ridden through the thickest battalions of the Turks, and planted the standard of Manuel de Vilhena on the summit of the Castello Roso—will never ask mercy of mortal man!"
vanquishedverbUS /ˈvæŋkwɪʃt/
past form of “vanquish” — come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading "Of the Countess I ask pardon most assuredly, but not of you!" replied the vanquished libertine, panting with rage.
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading "I esteem you brave among all the nobles of Venice; and, reckless libertine and ruffian as you are, would regret to slay you.
Vilhena
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From this reading Stefano di Strazoldi—who has ridden through the thickest battalions of the Turks, and planted the standard of Manuel de Vilhena on the summit of the Castello Roso—will never ask mercy of mortal man!"
which person or people
From this reading Stefano di Strazoldi—who has ridden through the thickest battalions of the Turks, and planted the standard of Manuel de Vilhena on the summit of the Castello Roso—will never ask mercy of mortal man!"
whoever
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From this reading "Strike, whoever you are!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Stefano di Strazoldi—who has ridden through the thickest battalions of the Turks, and planted the standard of Manuel de Vilhena on the summit of the Castello Roso—will never ask mercy of mortal man!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Of the Countess I ask pardon most assuredly, but not of you!" replied the vanquished libertine, panting with rage.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I esteem you brave among all the nobles of Venice; and, reckless libertine and ruffian as you are, would regret to slay you.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading Once more, I ask, will Count Stefano of Strazoldi yield?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Of the Countess I ask pardon most assuredly, but not of you!" replied the vanquished libertine, panting with rage.
