used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A comedy was performed early in the evening, a comedy which Fra Serafino in his chronicle describes as lascivious, by which he may mean no more than playful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
anticsnounUS /ˈæntɪks/
plural of “antic” — a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
From this reading And there were few who smiled as they observed the drunken antics of their future prince.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A comedy was performed early in the evening, a comedy which Fra Serafino in his chronicle describes as lascivious, by which he may mean no more than playful.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE WARNING They were very gay that night at the hospitable court of the Marquis Theodore.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Thereafter there was some dancing in the long hall, of which the Regent himself set the example, leading forth the ugly but graceful young Princess of Morea.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A comedy was performed early in the evening, a comedy which Fra Serafino in his chronicle describes as lascivious, by which he may mean no more than playful.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading A comedy was performed early in the evening, a comedy which Fra Serafino in his chronicle describes as lascivious, by which he may mean no more than playful.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading A comedy was performed early in the evening, a comedy which Fra Serafino in his chronicle describes as lascivious, by which he may mean no more than playful.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading THE WARNING They were very gay that night at the hospitable court of the Marquis Theodore.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Thereafter there was some dancing in the long hall, of which the Regent himself set the example, leading forth the ugly but graceful young Princess of Morea.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading A comedy was performed early in the evening, a comedy which Fra Serafino in his chronicle describes as lascivious, by which he may mean no more than playful.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading And there were few who smiled as they observed the drunken antics of their future prince.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A comedy was performed early in the evening, a comedy which Fra Serafino in his chronicle describes as lascivious, by which he may mean no more than playful.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A comedy was performed early in the evening, a comedy which Fra Serafino in his chronicle describes as lascivious, by which he may mean no more than playful.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Thereafter there was some dancing in the long hall, of which the Regent himself set the example, leading forth the ugly but graceful young Princess of Morea.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading And there were few who smiled as they observed the drunken antics of their future prince.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Thereafter there was some dancing in the long hall, of which the Regent himself set the example, leading forth the ugly but graceful young Princess of Morea.
Fra
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From this reading A comedy was performed early in the evening, a comedy which Fra Serafino in his chronicle describes as lascivious, by which he may mean no more than playful.
yet to be or coming
From this reading And there were few who smiled as they observed the drunken antics of their future prince.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading THE WARNING They were very gay that night at the hospitable court of the Marquis Theodore.
Giacomo
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From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
Gian
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From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
glazedadjectiveUS /ɡleɪzd/
(used of eyes) lacking liveliness
From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Thereafter there was some dancing in the long hall, of which the Regent himself set the example, leading forth the ugly but graceful young Princess of Morea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Thereafter there was some dancing in the long hall, of which the Regent himself set the example, leading forth the ugly but graceful young Princess of Morea.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A comedy was performed early in the evening, a comedy which Fra Serafino in his chronicle describes as lascivious, by which he may mean no more than playful.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Thereafter there was some dancing in the long hall, of which the Regent himself set the example, leading forth the ugly but graceful young Princess of Morea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A comedy was performed early in the evening, a comedy which Fra Serafino in his chronicle describes as lascivious, by which he may mean no more than playful.
the state of being honored
From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading THE WARNING They were very gay that night at the hospitable court of the Marquis Theodore.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A comedy was performed early in the evening, a comedy which Fra Serafino in his chronicle describes as lascivious, by which he may mean no more than playful.
incoherentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt/
without logical or meaningful connection
From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
lasciviousadjectiveUS /ləˈsɪviəs/
driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires
From this reading A comedy was performed early in the evening, a comedy which Fra Serafino in his chronicle describes as lascivious, by which he may mean no more than playful.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Thereafter there was some dancing in the long hall, of which the Regent himself set the example, leading forth the ugly but graceful young Princess of Morea.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Thereafter there was some dancing in the long hall, of which the Regent himself set the example, leading forth the ugly but graceful young Princess of Morea.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading THE WARNING They were very gay that night at the hospitable court of the Marquis Theodore.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A comedy was performed early in the evening, a comedy which Fra Serafino in his chronicle describes as lascivious, by which he may mean no more than playful.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading A comedy was performed early in the evening, a comedy which Fra Serafino in his chronicle describes as lascivious, by which he may mean no more than playful.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A comedy was performed early in the evening, a comedy which Fra Serafino in his chronicle describes as lascivious, by which he may mean no more than playful.
Morea
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From this reading Thereafter there was some dancing in the long hall, of which the Regent himself set the example, leading forth the ugly but graceful young Princess of Morea.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE WARNING They were very gay that night at the hospitable court of the Marquis Theodore.
not any; not one
From this reading A comedy was performed early in the evening, a comedy which Fra Serafino in his chronicle describes as lascivious, by which he may mean no more than playful.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading And there were few who smiled as they observed the drunken antics of their future prince.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WARNING They were very gay that night at the hospitable court of the Marquis Theodore.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading A comedy was performed early in the evening, a comedy which Fra Serafino in his chronicle describes as lascivious, by which he may mean no more than playful.
playfuladjectiveUS /ˈpleɪfəl/
full of fun and high spirits
From this reading A comedy was performed early in the evening, a comedy which Fra Serafino in his chronicle describes as lascivious, by which he may mean no more than playful.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading And there were few who smiled as they observed the drunken antics of their future prince.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Thereafter there was some dancing in the long hall, of which the Regent himself set the example, leading forth the ugly but graceful young Princess of Morea.
RegentnounUS /ˈriːdʒənt/
members of a governing board
From this reading Thereafter there was some dancing in the long hall, of which the Regent himself set the example, leading forth the ugly but graceful young Princess of Morea.
Ronsecco
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From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
Serafino
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From this reading A comedy was performed early in the evening, a comedy which Fra Serafino in his chronicle describes as lascivious, by which he may mean no more than playful.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Thereafter there was some dancing in the long hall, of which the Regent himself set the example, leading forth the ugly but graceful young Princess of Morea.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading And there were few who smiled as they observed the drunken antics of their future prince.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Thereafter there was some dancing in the long hall, of which the Regent himself set the example, leading forth the ugly but graceful young Princess of Morea.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A comedy was performed early in the evening, a comedy which Fra Serafino in his chronicle describes as lascivious, by which he may mean no more than playful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WARNING They were very gay that night at the hospitable court of the Marquis Theodore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WARNING They were very gay that night at the hospitable court of the Marquis Theodore.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And there were few who smiled as they observed the drunken antics of their future prince.
Theodore
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From this reading THE WARNING They were very gay that night at the hospitable court of the Marquis Theodore.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Thereafter there was some dancing in the long hall, of which the Regent himself set the example, leading forth the ugly but graceful young Princess of Morea.
ThereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading Thereafter there was some dancing in the long hall, of which the Regent himself set the example, leading forth the ugly but graceful young Princess of Morea.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WARNING They were very gay that night at the hospitable court of the Marquis Theodore.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading Thereafter there was some dancing in the long hall, of which the Regent himself set the example, leading forth the ugly but graceful young Princess of Morea.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE WARNING They were very gay that night at the hospitable court of the Marquis Theodore.
a message informing of danger
From this reading THE WARNING They were very gay that night at the hospitable court of the Marquis Theodore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A comedy was performed early in the evening, a comedy which Fra Serafino in his chronicle describes as lascivious, by which he may mean no more than playful.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE WARNING They were very gay that night at the hospitable court of the Marquis Theodore.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A comedy was performed early in the evening, a comedy which Fra Serafino in his chronicle describes as lascivious, by which he may mean no more than playful.
which person or people
From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His nephew, the Marquis Gian Giacomo, followed with the Countess of Ronsecco, who would have declined the honour if she had dared, for the boy's cheeks were flushed, his eyes glazed, his step uncertain, and his speech noisy and incoherent.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Thereafter there was some dancing in the long hall, of which the Regent himself set the example, leading forth the ugly but graceful young Princess of Morea.
