adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Today, she said, it was also worth the effort; to be among those watching the obsequies for the noble Signore Venier in San Rocco, could even tempt her.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Today, she said, it was also worth the effort; to be among those watching the obsequies for the noble Signore Venier in San Rocco, could even tempt her.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She praised him for making an exception to his rule.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
Andrea
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From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Saturday evening, he asked Signora Giovanna for the key to the house.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Today, she said, it was also worth the effort; to be among those watching the obsequies for the noble Signore Venier in San Rocco, could even tempt her.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Four days had passed since that conversation.
Cortesia
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From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Today, she said, it was also worth the effort; to be among those watching the obsequies for the noble Signore Venier in San Rocco, could even tempt her.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Four days had passed since that conversation.
della
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From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Today, she said, it was also worth the effort; to be among those watching the obsequies for the noble Signore Venier in San Rocco, could even tempt her.
establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Today, she said, it was also worth the effort; to be among those watching the obsequies for the noble Signore Venier in San Rocco, could even tempt her.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Saturday evening, he asked Signora Giovanna for the key to the house.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading She praised him for making an exception to his rule.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Saturday evening, he asked Signora Giovanna for the key to the house.
FournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four days had passed since that conversation.
Giovanna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Saturday evening, he asked Signora Giovanna for the key to the house.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Four days had passed since that conversation.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Today, she said, it was also worth the effort; to be among those watching the obsequies for the noble Signore Venier in San Rocco, could even tempt her.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She praised him for making an exception to his rule.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Saturday evening, he asked Signora Giovanna for the key to the house.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Today, she said, it was also worth the effort; to be among those watching the obsequies for the noble Signore Venier in San Rocco, could even tempt her.
keynounUS /kiː/
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Saturday evening, he asked Signora Giovanna for the key to the house.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading She praised him for making an exception to his rule.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Today, she said, it was also worth the effort; to be among those watching the obsequies for the noble Signore Venier in San Rocco, could even tempt her.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
notarynounUS /ˈnoʊtəri/
someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
obsequies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Today, she said, it was also worth the effort; to be among those watching the obsequies for the noble Signore Venier in San Rocco, could even tempt her.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Four days had passed since that conversation.
policenounUS /pəˈliːs/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading She praised him for making an exception to his rule.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
reputationnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
Rocco
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Today, she said, it was also worth the effort; to be among those watching the obsequies for the noble Signore Venier in San Rocco, could even tempt her.
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading She praised him for making an exception to his rule.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Today, she said, it was also worth the effort; to be among those watching the obsequies for the noble Signore Venier in San Rocco, could even tempt her.
San
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Today, she said, it was also worth the effort; to be among those watching the obsequies for the noble Signore Venier in San Rocco, could even tempt her.
SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Saturday evening, he asked Signora Giovanna for the key to the house.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She praised him for making an exception to his rule.
Signoranoun
an Italian title of address equivalent to Mrs. when used before a name
From this reading Saturday evening, he asked Signora Giovanna for the key to the house.
SignorenounUS /siˈnjɔːreɪ/
an Italian title of respect for a man; equivalent to the English “sir”; used separately (not prefixed to his name)
From this reading Today, she said, it was also worth the effort; to be among those watching the obsequies for the noble Signore Venier in San Rocco, could even tempt her.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Four days had passed since that conversation.
stayedverbUS /steɪd/
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
temptverbUS /tempt/
dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Today, she said, it was also worth the effort; to be among those watching the obsequies for the noble Signore Venier in San Rocco, could even tempt her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Four days had passed since that conversation.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Today, she said, it was also worth the effort; to be among those watching the obsequies for the noble Signore Venier in San Rocco, could even tempt her.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
TodaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading Today, she said, it was also worth the effort; to be among those watching the obsequies for the noble Signore Venier in San Rocco, could even tempt her.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
Venier
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Today, she said, it was also worth the effort; to be among those watching the obsequies for the noble Signore Venier in San Rocco, could even tempt her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Today, she said, it was also worth the effort; to be among those watching the obsequies for the noble Signore Venier in San Rocco, could even tempt her.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Today, she said, it was also worth the effort; to be among those watching the obsequies for the noble Signore Venier in San Rocco, could even tempt her.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Andrea had continued his usual life, had gone to the notary every morning, and had stayed at home at night, though now, having established a close relationship with the high police, he did not need to care about having a good reputation in the street della Cortesia any more.
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Today, she said, it was also worth the effort; to be among those watching the obsequies for the noble Signore Venier in San Rocco, could even tempt her.
