adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading Determining to avoid alarming the guests, if possible, D’Arbino first sought help in the antechamber.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While Finello and his friend carried Fabio to an open window in the antechamber, the valet procured some iced water.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
Andrea
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From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
antechambernounUS /ˈæntetʃeɪmbər/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading Determining to avoid alarming the guests, if possible, D’Arbino first sought help in the antechamber.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He found there the marquis’s valet, assisting the Cavaliere Finello (who was just taking his departure) to put on his cloak.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading This simple remedy, and the change of atmosphere, proved enough to restore the fainting man to his senses, but hardly--as it seemed to his friends--to his former self.
avoidverbUS /əˈvɔɪd/
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Determining to avoid alarming the guests, if possible, D’Arbino first sought help in the antechamber.
ballroomnounUS /ˈbɔːlruːm/
large room used mainly for dancing
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This simple remedy, and the change of atmosphere, proved enough to restore the fainting man to his senses, but hardly--as it seemed to his friends--to his former self.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading While Finello and his friend carried Fabio to an open window in the antechamber, the valet procured some iced water.
Cavaliere
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From this reading He found there the marquis’s valet, assisting the Cavaliere Finello (who was just taking his departure) to put on his cloak.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading This simple remedy, and the change of atmosphere, proved enough to restore the fainting man to his senses, but hardly--as it seemed to his friends--to his former self.
cloaknounUS /kloʊk/
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading He found there the marquis’s valet, assisting the Cavaliere Finello (who was just taking his departure) to put on his cloak.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
CountverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
creaturenounUS /ˈkriːtʃər/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
D'Arbino
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From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
d'Ascoli
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From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading He found there the marquis’s valet, assisting the Cavaliere Finello (who was just taking his departure) to put on his cloak.
DeterminingadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənɪŋ/
having the power or quality of deciding
From this reading Determining to avoid alarming the guests, if possible, D’Arbino first sought help in the antechamber.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading This simple remedy, and the change of atmosphere, proved enough to restore the fainting man to his senses, but hardly--as it seemed to his friends--to his former self.
Fabio
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From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading This simple remedy, and the change of atmosphere, proved enough to restore the fainting man to his senses, but hardly--as it seemed to his friends--to his former self.
Finello
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From this reading He found there the marquis’s valet, assisting the Cavaliere Finello (who was just taking his departure) to put on his cloak.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Determining to avoid alarming the guests, if possible, D’Arbino first sought help in the antechamber.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading This simple remedy, and the change of atmosphere, proved enough to restore the fainting man to his senses, but hardly--as it seemed to his friends--to his former self.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He found there the marquis’s valet, assisting the Cavaliere Finello (who was just taking his departure) to put on his cloak.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This simple remedy, and the change of atmosphere, proved enough to restore the fainting man to his senses, but hardly--as it seemed to his friends--to his former self.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Determining to avoid alarming the guests, if possible, D’Arbino first sought help in the antechamber.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading This simple remedy, and the change of atmosphere, proved enough to restore the fainting man to his senses, but hardly--as it seemed to his friends--to his former self.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found there the marquis’s valet, assisting the Cavaliere Finello (who was just taking his departure) to put on his cloak.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Determining to avoid alarming the guests, if possible, D’Arbino first sought help in the antechamber.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
icedverbUS /aɪst/
past form of “ice” — decorate with frosting
From this reading While Finello and his friend carried Fabio to an open window in the antechamber, the valet procured some iced water.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Determining to avoid alarming the guests, if possible, D’Arbino first sought help in the antechamber.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This simple remedy, and the change of atmosphere, proved enough to restore the fainting man to his senses, but hardly--as it seemed to his friends--to his former self.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading He found there the marquis’s valet, assisting the Cavaliere Finello (who was just taking his departure) to put on his cloak.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This simple remedy, and the change of atmosphere, proved enough to restore the fainting man to his senses, but hardly--as it seemed to his friends--to his former self.
marquis's
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From this reading He found there the marquis’s valet, assisting the Cavaliere Finello (who was just taking his departure) to put on his cloak.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This simple remedy, and the change of atmosphere, proved enough to restore the fainting man to his senses, but hardly--as it seemed to his friends--to his former self.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading While Finello and his friend carried Fabio to an open window in the antechamber, the valet procured some iced water.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Determining to avoid alarming the guests, if possible, D’Arbino first sought help in the antechamber.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading While Finello and his friend carried Fabio to an open window in the antechamber, the valet procured some iced water.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading This simple remedy, and the change of atmosphere, proved enough to restore the fainting man to his senses, but hardly--as it seemed to his friends--to his former self.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He found there the marquis’s valet, assisting the Cavaliere Finello (who was just taking his departure) to put on his cloak.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading This simple remedy, and the change of atmosphere, proved enough to restore the fainting man to his senses, but hardly--as it seemed to his friends--to his former self.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading This simple remedy, and the change of atmosphere, proved enough to restore the fainting man to his senses, but hardly--as it seemed to his friends--to his former self.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This simple remedy, and the change of atmosphere, proved enough to restore the fainting man to his senses, but hardly--as it seemed to his friends--to his former self.
selfnounUS /self/
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading This simple remedy, and the change of atmosphere, proved enough to restore the fainting man to his senses, but hardly--as it seemed to his friends--to his former self.
sensesnounUS /ˈsensɪz/
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading This simple remedy, and the change of atmosphere, proved enough to restore the fainting man to his senses, but hardly--as it seemed to his friends--to his former self.
SignornounUS /ˈsiːnjɔːr/
used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading This simple remedy, and the change of atmosphere, proved enough to restore the fainting man to his senses, but hardly--as it seemed to his friends--to his former self.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading While Finello and his friend carried Fabio to an open window in the antechamber, the valet procured some iced water.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading Determining to avoid alarming the guests, if possible, D’Arbino first sought help in the antechamber.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
swoonverbUS /swuːn/
pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He found there the marquis’s valet, assisting the Cavaliere Finello (who was just taking his departure) to put on his cloak.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He found there the marquis’s valet, assisting the Cavaliere Finello (who was just taking his departure) to put on his cloak.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This simple remedy, and the change of atmosphere, proved enough to restore the fainting man to his senses, but hardly--as it seemed to his friends--to his former self.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading He found there the marquis’s valet, assisting the Cavaliere Finello (who was just taking his departure) to put on his cloak.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He found there the marquis’s valet, assisting the Cavaliere Finello (who was just taking his departure) to put on his cloak.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading While Finello and his friend carried Fabio to an open window in the antechamber, the valet procured some iced water.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Finello and his friend carried Fabio to an open window in the antechamber, the valet procured some iced water.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He found there the marquis’s valet, assisting the Cavaliere Finello (who was just taking his departure) to put on his cloak.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading While Finello and his friend carried Fabio to an open window in the antechamber, the valet procured some iced water.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Signor Andrea D’Arbino, searching vainly through the various rooms in the palace for Count Fabio d’Ascoli, and trying as a last resource, the corridor leading to the ballroom and grand staircase, discovered his friend lying on the floor in a swoon, without any living creature near him.
