used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a verbal message, and couched in terms to make the communication seem scarcely important.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading ‘That thunder-storm will break over us before we are half way across the Campagna,’ cried one.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Within less than half an hour after his arrival at home, Massini received an order from the Cardinal to repair to the palace.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The Cardinal’s carriage stood ready horsed in the courtyard as the Père passed through, and a certain air of impatience in the servants showed that the time of departure had been inconveniently delayed.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Massoni smiled as he prepared to obey; it amused him to think, that in a game of craft and subtlety his Eminence should dare to confront him, and yet this was evidently his policy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Within less than half an hour after his arrival at home, Massini received an order from the Cardinal to repair to the palace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a verbal message, and couched in terms to make the communication seem scarcely important.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ‘That thunder-storm will break over us before we are half way across the Campagna,’ cried one.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Within less than half an hour after his arrival at home, Massini received an order from the Cardinal to repair to the palace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Massoni smiled as he prepared to obey; it amused him to think, that in a game of craft and subtlety his Eminence should dare to confront him, and yet this was evidently his policy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Within less than half an hour after his arrival at home, Massini received an order from the Cardinal to repair to the palace.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Cardinal’s carriage stood ready horsed in the courtyard as the Père passed through, and a certain air of impatience in the servants showed that the time of departure had been inconveniently delayed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ‘That thunder-storm will break over us before we are half way across the Campagna,’ cried one.
terminate
From this reading ‘That thunder-storm will break over us before we are half way across the Campagna,’ cried one.
Campagna
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From this reading ‘That thunder-storm will break over us before we are half way across the Campagna,’ cried one.
CardinalnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəl/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading Within less than half an hour after his arrival at home, Massini received an order from the Cardinal to repair to the palace.
Cardinal'snounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəlz/
possessive form of “cardinal” — (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading The Cardinal’s carriage stood ready horsed in the courtyard as the Père passed through, and a certain air of impatience in the servants showed that the time of departure had been inconveniently delayed.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The Cardinal’s carriage stood ready horsed in the courtyard as the Père passed through, and a certain air of impatience in the servants showed that the time of departure had been inconveniently delayed.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The Cardinal’s carriage stood ready horsed in the courtyard as the Père passed through, and a certain air of impatience in the servants showed that the time of departure had been inconveniently delayed.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading It was a verbal message, and couched in terms to make the communication seem scarcely important.
confrontverbUS /kənˈfrʌnt/
oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Massoni smiled as he prepared to obey; it amused him to think, that in a game of craft and subtlety his Eminence should dare to confront him, and yet this was evidently his policy.
couchedverbUS /kaʊtʃt/
past form of “couch” — formulate in a particular style or language
From this reading It was a verbal message, and couched in terms to make the communication seem scarcely important.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading The Cardinal’s carriage stood ready horsed in the courtyard as the Père passed through, and a certain air of impatience in the servants showed that the time of departure had been inconveniently delayed.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Massoni smiled as he prepared to obey; it amused him to think, that in a game of craft and subtlety his Eminence should dare to confront him, and yet this was evidently his policy.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading ‘That thunder-storm will break over us before we are half way across the Campagna,’ cried one.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Massoni smiled as he prepared to obey; it amused him to think, that in a game of craft and subtlety his Eminence should dare to confront him, and yet this was evidently his policy.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading The Cardinal’s carriage stood ready horsed in the courtyard as the Père passed through, and a certain air of impatience in the servants showed that the time of departure had been inconveniently delayed.
the act of departing
From this reading The Cardinal’s carriage stood ready horsed in the courtyard as the Père passed through, and a certain air of impatience in the servants showed that the time of departure had been inconveniently delayed.
EminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading Massoni smiled as he prepared to obey; it amused him to think, that in a game of craft and subtlety his Eminence should dare to confront him, and yet this was evidently his policy.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Massoni smiled as he prepared to obey; it amused him to think, that in a game of craft and subtlety his Eminence should dare to confront him, and yet this was evidently his policy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Within less than half an hour after his arrival at home, Massini received an order from the Cardinal to repair to the palace.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Massoni smiled as he prepared to obey; it amused him to think, that in a game of craft and subtlety his Eminence should dare to confront him, and yet this was evidently his policy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Cardinal’s carriage stood ready horsed in the courtyard as the Père passed through, and a certain air of impatience in the servants showed that the time of departure had been inconveniently delayed.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Within less than half an hour after his arrival at home, Massini received an order from the Cardinal to repair to the palace.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Massoni smiled as he prepared to obey; it amused him to think, that in a game of craft and subtlety his Eminence should dare to confront him, and yet this was evidently his policy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Massoni smiled as he prepared to obey; it amused him to think, that in a game of craft and subtlety his Eminence should dare to confront him, and yet this was evidently his policy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Within less than half an hour after his arrival at home, Massini received an order from the Cardinal to repair to the palace.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Within less than half an hour after his arrival at home, Massini received an order from the Cardinal to repair to the palace.
horsedverbUS /hɔːrst/
past form of “horse” — provide with a horse or horses
From this reading The Cardinal’s carriage stood ready horsed in the courtyard as the Père passed through, and a certain air of impatience in the servants showed that the time of departure had been inconveniently delayed.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Within less than half an hour after his arrival at home, Massini received an order from the Cardinal to repair to the palace.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading The Cardinal’s carriage stood ready horsed in the courtyard as the Père passed through, and a certain air of impatience in the servants showed that the time of departure had been inconveniently delayed.
of great significance or value
From this reading It was a verbal message, and couched in terms to make the communication seem scarcely important.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a verbal message, and couched in terms to make the communication seem scarcely important.
inconvenientlyadverb
in an inconvenient manner
From this reading The Cardinal’s carriage stood ready horsed in the courtyard as the Père passed through, and a certain air of impatience in the servants showed that the time of departure had been inconveniently delayed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a verbal message, and couched in terms to make the communication seem scarcely important.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Within less than half an hour after his arrival at home, Massini received an order from the Cardinal to repair to the palace.
engage in
From this reading It was a verbal message, and couched in terms to make the communication seem scarcely important.
Massini
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From this reading Within less than half an hour after his arrival at home, Massini received an order from the Cardinal to repair to the palace.
Massoni
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From this reading Massoni smiled as he prepared to obey; it amused him to think, that in a game of craft and subtlety his Eminence should dare to confront him, and yet this was evidently his policy.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading It was a verbal message, and couched in terms to make the communication seem scarcely important.
be obedient to
From this reading Massoni smiled as he prepared to obey; it amused him to think, that in a game of craft and subtlety his Eminence should dare to confront him, and yet this was evidently his policy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Massoni smiled as he prepared to obey; it amused him to think, that in a game of craft and subtlety his Eminence should dare to confront him, and yet this was evidently his policy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ‘That thunder-storm will break over us before we are half way across the Campagna,’ cried one.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Within less than half an hour after his arrival at home, Massini received an order from the Cardinal to repair to the palace.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ‘That thunder-storm will break over us before we are half way across the Campagna,’ cried one.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Within less than half an hour after his arrival at home, Massini received an order from the Cardinal to repair to the palace.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The Cardinal’s carriage stood ready horsed in the courtyard as the Père passed through, and a certain air of impatience in the servants showed that the time of departure had been inconveniently delayed.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Massoni smiled as he prepared to obey; it amused him to think, that in a game of craft and subtlety his Eminence should dare to confront him, and yet this was evidently his policy.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Massoni smiled as he prepared to obey; it amused him to think, that in a game of craft and subtlety his Eminence should dare to confront him, and yet this was evidently his policy.
Père
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From this reading The Cardinal’s carriage stood ready horsed in the courtyard as the Père passed through, and a certain air of impatience in the servants showed that the time of departure had been inconveniently delayed.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The Cardinal’s carriage stood ready horsed in the courtyard as the Père passed through, and a certain air of impatience in the servants showed that the time of departure had been inconveniently delayed.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Within less than half an hour after his arrival at home, Massini received an order from the Cardinal to repair to the palace.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading Within less than half an hour after his arrival at home, Massini received an order from the Cardinal to repair to the palace.
only a very short time before
From this reading It was a verbal message, and couched in terms to make the communication seem scarcely important.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was a verbal message, and couched in terms to make the communication seem scarcely important.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The Cardinal’s carriage stood ready horsed in the courtyard as the Père passed through, and a certain air of impatience in the servants showed that the time of departure had been inconveniently delayed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Massoni smiled as he prepared to obey; it amused him to think, that in a game of craft and subtlety his Eminence should dare to confront him, and yet this was evidently his policy.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Cardinal’s carriage stood ready horsed in the courtyard as the Père passed through, and a certain air of impatience in the servants showed that the time of departure had been inconveniently delayed.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Massoni smiled as he prepared to obey; it amused him to think, that in a game of craft and subtlety his Eminence should dare to confront him, and yet this was evidently his policy.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The Cardinal’s carriage stood ready horsed in the courtyard as the Père passed through, and a certain air of impatience in the servants showed that the time of departure had been inconveniently delayed.
subtletynounUS /ˈsʌtəlti/
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
From this reading Massoni smiled as he prepared to obey; it amused him to think, that in a game of craft and subtlety his Eminence should dare to confront him, and yet this was evidently his policy.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading It was a verbal message, and couched in terms to make the communication seem scarcely important.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Within less than half an hour after his arrival at home, Massini received an order from the Cardinal to repair to the palace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Massoni smiled as he prepared to obey; it amused him to think, that in a game of craft and subtlety his Eminence should dare to confront him, and yet this was evidently his policy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Within less than half an hour after his arrival at home, Massini received an order from the Cardinal to repair to the palace.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Massoni smiled as he prepared to obey; it amused him to think, that in a game of craft and subtlety his Eminence should dare to confront him, and yet this was evidently his policy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Massoni smiled as he prepared to obey; it amused him to think, that in a game of craft and subtlety his Eminence should dare to confront him, and yet this was evidently his policy.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The Cardinal’s carriage stood ready horsed in the courtyard as the Père passed through, and a certain air of impatience in the servants showed that the time of departure had been inconveniently delayed.
thunder-storm
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From this reading ‘That thunder-storm will break over us before we are half way across the Campagna,’ cried one.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Cardinal’s carriage stood ready horsed in the courtyard as the Père passed through, and a certain air of impatience in the servants showed that the time of departure had been inconveniently delayed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Within less than half an hour after his arrival at home, Massini received an order from the Cardinal to repair to the palace.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘That thunder-storm will break over us before we are half way across the Campagna,’ cried one.
verbaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrbəl/
communicated in the form of words
From this reading It was a verbal message, and couched in terms to make the communication seem scarcely important.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a verbal message, and couched in terms to make the communication seem scarcely important.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ‘That thunder-storm will break over us before we are half way across the Campagna,’ cried one.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ‘That thunder-storm will break over us before we are half way across the Campagna,’ cried one.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ‘That thunder-storm will break over us before we are half way across the Campagna,’ cried one.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within less than half an hour after his arrival at home, Massini received an order from the Cardinal to repair to the palace.
but in spite of that
From this reading Massoni smiled as he prepared to obey; it amused him to think, that in a game of craft and subtlety his Eminence should dare to confront him, and yet this was evidently his policy.
