used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Accompanied by a monk, who, with a small horn lantern in his hand, acted as my guide, I fancied that, by its uncertain light, I could discover stealthy figures lurking within the shades of the ruin.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Accompanied by a monk, who, with a small horn lantern in his hand, acted as my guide, I fancied that, by its uncertain light, I could discover stealthy figures lurking within the shades of the ruin.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Accompanied by a monk, who, with a small horn lantern in his hand, acted as my guide, I fancied that, by its uncertain light, I could discover stealthy figures lurking within the shades of the ruin.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading --_Lucrece Borgia._ On the same night I bent my steps towards the Colosseum; and, full of my adventure of the morning, found myself, not without apprehension, involved within its labyrinthine passages.
amphitheatrenounUS /ˈæmfəθiˈeɪtər/
a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)
From this reading Emerging from the _vomitorio_, we stood upon the steps of the colossal amphitheatre.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --_Lucrece Borgia._ On the same night I bent my steps towards the Colosseum; and, full of my adventure of the morning, found myself, not without apprehension, involved within its labyrinthine passages.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading --_Lucrece Borgia._ On the same night I bent my steps towards the Colosseum; and, full of my adventure of the morning, found myself, not without apprehension, involved within its labyrinthine passages.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Accompanied by a monk, who, with a small horn lantern in his hand, acted as my guide, I fancied that, by its uncertain light, I could discover stealthy figures lurking within the shades of the ruin.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading --_Lucrece Borgia._ On the same night I bent my steps towards the Colosseum; and, full of my adventure of the morning, found myself, not without apprehension, involved within its labyrinthine passages.
BorgianounUS /ˈbɔːrdʒə/
Italian pope whose nepotism put the Borgia family in power in Italy (1378-1458)
From this reading --_Lucrece Borgia._ On the same night I bent my steps towards the Colosseum; and, full of my adventure of the morning, found myself, not without apprehension, involved within its labyrinthine passages.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Accompanied by a monk, who, with a small horn lantern in his hand, acted as my guide, I fancied that, by its uncertain light, I could discover stealthy figures lurking within the shades of the ruin.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading THE MARCHESA Une chose tenebreuse fait par des hommes tenebreux.
colossaladjectiveUS /kəˈlɑːsəl/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading Emerging from the _vomitorio_, we stood upon the steps of the colossal amphitheatre.
ColosseumnounUS /ˌkɑːləˈsiːəm/
a large amphitheater in Rome whose construction was begun by Vespasian about AD 75 or 80
From this reading --_Lucrece Borgia._ On the same night I bent my steps towards the Colosseum; and, full of my adventure of the morning, found myself, not without apprehension, involved within its labyrinthine passages.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Accompanied by a monk, who, with a small horn lantern in his hand, acted as my guide, I fancied that, by its uncertain light, I could discover stealthy figures lurking within the shades of the ruin.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
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desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading THE MARCHESA Une chose tenebreuse fait par des hommes tenebreux.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Accompanied by a monk, who, with a small horn lantern in his hand, acted as my guide, I fancied that, by its uncertain light, I could discover stealthy figures lurking within the shades of the ruin.
EmergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading Emerging from the _vomitorio_, we stood upon the steps of the colossal amphitheatre.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading Whatever suspicions I might entertain, I pursued my course in silence.
fait
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formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading Accompanied by a monk, who, with a small horn lantern in his hand, acted as my guide, I fancied that, by its uncertain light, I could discover stealthy figures lurking within the shades of the ruin.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Accompanied by a monk, who, with a small horn lantern in his hand, acted as my guide, I fancied that, by its uncertain light, I could discover stealthy figures lurking within the shades of the ruin.
set up or found
From this reading --_Lucrece Borgia._ On the same night I bent my steps towards the Colosseum; and, full of my adventure of the morning, found myself, not without apprehension, involved within its labyrinthine passages.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Emerging from the _vomitorio_, we stood upon the steps of the colossal amphitheatre.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading --_Lucrece Borgia._ On the same night I bent my steps towards the Colosseum; and, full of my adventure of the morning, found myself, not without apprehension, involved within its labyrinthine passages.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Accompanied by a monk, who, with a small horn lantern in his hand, acted as my guide, I fancied that, by its uncertain light, I could discover stealthy figures lurking within the shades of the ruin.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Accompanied by a monk, who, with a small horn lantern in his hand, acted as my guide, I fancied that, by its uncertain light, I could discover stealthy figures lurking within the shades of the ruin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Accompanied by a monk, who, with a small horn lantern in his hand, acted as my guide, I fancied that, by its uncertain light, I could discover stealthy figures lurking within the shades of the ruin.
hommes
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hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Accompanied by a monk, who, with a small horn lantern in his hand, acted as my guide, I fancied that, by its uncertain light, I could discover stealthy figures lurking within the shades of the ruin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading --_Lucrece Borgia._ On the same night I bent my steps towards the Colosseum; and, full of my adventure of the morning, found myself, not without apprehension, involved within its labyrinthine passages.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Accompanied by a monk, who, with a small horn lantern in his hand, acted as my guide, I fancied that, by its uncertain light, I could discover stealthy figures lurking within the shades of the ruin.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading --_Lucrece Borgia._ On the same night I bent my steps towards the Colosseum; and, full of my adventure of the morning, found myself, not without apprehension, involved within its labyrinthine passages.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading --_Lucrece Borgia._ On the same night I bent my steps towards the Colosseum; and, full of my adventure of the morning, found myself, not without apprehension, involved within its labyrinthine passages.
labyrinthineadjectiveUS /ˌlæbərˈɪnθiːn/
relating to or affecting or originating in the inner ear
From this reading --_Lucrece Borgia._ On the same night I bent my steps towards the Colosseum; and, full of my adventure of the morning, found myself, not without apprehension, involved within its labyrinthine passages.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Accompanied by a monk, who, with a small horn lantern in his hand, acted as my guide, I fancied that, by its uncertain light, I could discover stealthy figures lurking within the shades of the ruin.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Accompanied by a monk, who, with a small horn lantern in his hand, acted as my guide, I fancied that, by its uncertain light, I could discover stealthy figures lurking within the shades of the ruin.
Lucrece
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From this reading --_Lucrece Borgia._ On the same night I bent my steps towards the Colosseum; and, full of my adventure of the morning, found myself, not without apprehension, involved within its labyrinthine passages.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading Accompanied by a monk, who, with a small horn lantern in his hand, acted as my guide, I fancied that, by its uncertain light, I could discover stealthy figures lurking within the shades of the ruin.
MARCHESA
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used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Whatever suspicions I might entertain, I pursued my course in silence.
monknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading Accompanied by a monk, who, with a small horn lantern in his hand, acted as my guide, I fancied that, by its uncertain light, I could discover stealthy figures lurking within the shades of the ruin.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading --_Lucrece Borgia._ On the same night I bent my steps towards the Colosseum; and, full of my adventure of the morning, found myself, not without apprehension, involved within its labyrinthine passages.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading --_Lucrece Borgia._ On the same night I bent my steps towards the Colosseum; and, full of my adventure of the morning, found myself, not without apprehension, involved within its labyrinthine passages.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading --_Lucrece Borgia._ On the same night I bent my steps towards the Colosseum; and, full of my adventure of the morning, found myself, not without apprehension, involved within its labyrinthine passages.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading --_Lucrece Borgia._ On the same night I bent my steps towards the Colosseum; and, full of my adventure of the morning, found myself, not without apprehension, involved within its labyrinthine passages.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading --_Lucrece Borgia._ On the same night I bent my steps towards the Colosseum; and, full of my adventure of the morning, found myself, not without apprehension, involved within its labyrinthine passages.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading --_Lucrece Borgia._ On the same night I bent my steps towards the Colosseum; and, full of my adventure of the morning, found myself, not without apprehension, involved within its labyrinthine passages.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading --_Lucrece Borgia._ On the same night I bent my steps towards the Colosseum; and, full of my adventure of the morning, found myself, not without apprehension, involved within its labyrinthine passages.
parnounUS /pɑːr/
(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
From this reading THE MARCHESA Une chose tenebreuse fait par des hommes tenebreux.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading --_Lucrece Borgia._ On the same night I bent my steps towards the Colosseum; and, full of my adventure of the morning, found myself, not without apprehension, involved within its labyrinthine passages.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Whatever suspicions I might entertain, I pursued my course in silence.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Accompanied by a monk, who, with a small horn lantern in his hand, acted as my guide, I fancied that, by its uncertain light, I could discover stealthy figures lurking within the shades of the ruin.
Identical; not different.
From this reading --_Lucrece Borgia._ On the same night I bent my steps towards the Colosseum; and, full of my adventure of the morning, found myself, not without apprehension, involved within its labyrinthine passages.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading Accompanied by a monk, who, with a small horn lantern in his hand, acted as my guide, I fancied that, by its uncertain light, I could discover stealthy figures lurking within the shades of the ruin.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Whatever suspicions I might entertain, I pursued my course in silence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Accompanied by a monk, who, with a small horn lantern in his hand, acted as my guide, I fancied that, by its uncertain light, I could discover stealthy figures lurking within the shades of the ruin.
stealthyadjectiveUS /ˈstelθi/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading Accompanied by a monk, who, with a small horn lantern in his hand, acted as my guide, I fancied that, by its uncertain light, I could discover stealthy figures lurking within the shades of the ruin.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading --_Lucrece Borgia._ On the same night I bent my steps towards the Colosseum; and, full of my adventure of the morning, found myself, not without apprehension, involved within its labyrinthine passages.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Emerging from the _vomitorio_, we stood upon the steps of the colossal amphitheatre.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Whatever suspicions I might entertain, I pursued my course in silence.
tenebreuse
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tenebreux
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From this reading THE MARCHESA Une chose tenebreuse fait par des hommes tenebreux.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Accompanied by a monk, who, with a small horn lantern in his hand, acted as my guide, I fancied that, by its uncertain light, I could discover stealthy figures lurking within the shades of the ruin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MARCHESA Une chose tenebreuse fait par des hommes tenebreux.
in the direction of
From this reading --_Lucrece Borgia._ On the same night I bent my steps towards the Colosseum; and, full of my adventure of the morning, found myself, not without apprehension, involved within its labyrinthine passages.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Accompanied by a monk, who, with a small horn lantern in his hand, acted as my guide, I fancied that, by its uncertain light, I could discover stealthy figures lurking within the shades of the ruin.
Une
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From this reading THE MARCHESA Une chose tenebreuse fait par des hommes tenebreux.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Emerging from the _vomitorio_, we stood upon the steps of the colossal amphitheatre.
vomitorio
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From this reading Emerging from the _vomitorio_, we stood upon the steps of the colossal amphitheatre.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Emerging from the _vomitorio_, we stood upon the steps of the colossal amphitheatre.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever suspicions I might entertain, I pursued my course in silence.
which person or people
From this reading Accompanied by a monk, who, with a small horn lantern in his hand, acted as my guide, I fancied that, by its uncertain light, I could discover stealthy figures lurking within the shades of the ruin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Accompanied by a monk, who, with a small horn lantern in his hand, acted as my guide, I fancied that, by its uncertain light, I could discover stealthy figures lurking within the shades of the ruin.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading --_Lucrece Borgia._ On the same night I bent my steps towards the Colosseum; and, full of my adventure of the morning, found myself, not without apprehension, involved within its labyrinthine passages.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading --_Lucrece Borgia._ On the same night I bent my steps towards the Colosseum; and, full of my adventure of the morning, found myself, not without apprehension, involved within its labyrinthine passages.
