used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Did not Giannella think that a fine idea?
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Mariuccia, having decided on her course of action, had confided to Giannella her intention of appealing to Signorino Goffi.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Then, closing the window so as to admit no breath of the night air, which the Romans look upon as fatal, she set all the doors open and retired to her cave beyond the kitchen on the other side of the passage.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Then, closing the window so as to admit no breath of the night air, which the Romans look upon as fatal, she set all the doors open and retired to her cave beyond the kitchen on the other side of the passage.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Then, closing the window so as to admit no breath of the night air, which the Romans look upon as fatal, she set all the doors open and retired to her cave beyond the kitchen on the other side of the passage.
in addition
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
Amalia's
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From this reading She would look for him in church in the morning, and if he was not there, she would find him out at the top of Sora Amalia's house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She would look for him in church in the morning, and if he was not there, she would find him out at the top of Sora Amalia's house.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading Mariuccia, having decided on her course of action, had confided to Giannella her intention of appealing to Signorino Goffi.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She would look for him in church in the morning, and if he was not there, she would find him out at the top of Sora Amalia's house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Then, closing the window so as to admit no breath of the night air, which the Romans look upon as fatal, she set all the doors open and retired to her cave beyond the kitchen on the other side of the passage.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Then, closing the window so as to admit no breath of the night air, which the Romans look upon as fatal, she set all the doors open and retired to her cave beyond the kitchen on the other side of the passage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Then, closing the window so as to admit no breath of the night air, which the Romans look upon as fatal, she set all the doors open and retired to her cave beyond the kitchen on the other side of the passage.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading She would look for him in church in the morning, and if he was not there, she would find him out at the top of Sora Amalia's house.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Then, closing the window so as to admit no breath of the night air, which the Romans look upon as fatal, she set all the doors open and retired to her cave beyond the kitchen on the other side of the passage.
combated
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From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading Mariuccia, having decided on her course of action, had confided to Giannella her intention of appealing to Signorino Goffi.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Mariuccia, having decided on her course of action, had confided to Giannella her intention of appealing to Signorino Goffi.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Mariuccia, having decided on her course of action, had confided to Giannella her intention of appealing to Signorino Goffi.
defendernounUS /dɪˈfendər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did not Giannella think that a fine idea?
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Then, closing the window so as to admit no breath of the night air, which the Romans look upon as fatal, she set all the doors open and retired to her cave beyond the kitchen on the other side of the passage.
enlistverbUS /ˌenˈlɪst/
join the military
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Then, closing the window so as to admit no breath of the night air, which the Romans look upon as fatal, she set all the doors open and retired to her cave beyond the kitchen on the other side of the passage.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She would look for him in church in the morning, and if he was not there, she would find him out at the top of Sora Amalia's house.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Did not Giannella think that a fine idea?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She would look for him in church in the morning, and if he was not there, she would find him out at the top of Sora Amalia's house.
Giannella
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From this reading Mariuccia, having decided on her course of action, had confided to Giannella her intention of appealing to Signorino Goffi.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
Goffi
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From this reading Mariuccia, having decided on her course of action, had confided to Giannella her intention of appealing to Signorino Goffi.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mariuccia, having decided on her course of action, had confided to Giannella her intention of appealing to Signorino Goffi.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mariuccia, having decided on her course of action, had confided to Giannella her intention of appealing to Signorino Goffi.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She would look for him in church in the morning, and if he was not there, she would find him out at the top of Sora Amalia's house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mariuccia, having decided on her course of action, had confided to Giannella her intention of appealing to Signorino Goffi.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She would look for him in church in the morning, and if he was not there, she would find him out at the top of Sora Amalia's house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She would look for him in church in the morning, and if he was not there, she would find him out at the top of Sora Amalia's house.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Did not Giannella think that a fine idea?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She would look for him in church in the morning, and if he was not there, she would find him out at the top of Sora Amalia's house.
impietynoun
unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She would look for him in church in the morning, and if he was not there, she would find him out at the top of Sora Amalia's house.
a message received and understood
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
insufficientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mariuccia, having decided on her course of action, had confided to Giannella her intention of appealing to Signorino Goffi.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Then, closing the window so as to admit no breath of the night air, which the Romans look upon as fatal, she set all the doors open and retired to her cave beyond the kitchen on the other side of the passage.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She would look for him in church in the morning, and if he was not there, she would find him out at the top of Sora Amalia's house.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
Mariuccia
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From this reading Mariuccia, having decided on her course of action, had confided to Giannella her intention of appealing to Signorino Goffi.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
misapprehensionnounUS /mɪˌsæpriˈhenʃən/
an understanding of something that is not correct
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She would look for him in church in the morning, and if he was not there, she would find him out at the top of Sora Amalia's house.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Then, closing the window so as to admit no breath of the night air, which the Romans look upon as fatal, she set all the doors open and retired to her cave beyond the kitchen on the other side of the passage.
not any; not one
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She would look for him in church in the morning, and if he was not there, she would find him out at the top of Sora Amalia's house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mariuccia, having decided on her course of action, had confided to Giannella her intention of appealing to Signorino Goffi.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mariuccia, having decided on her course of action, had confided to Giannella her intention of appealing to Signorino Goffi.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Then, closing the window so as to admit no breath of the night air, which the Romans look upon as fatal, she set all the doors open and retired to her cave beyond the kitchen on the other side of the passage.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Then, closing the window so as to admit no breath of the night air, which the Romans look upon as fatal, she set all the doors open and retired to her cave beyond the kitchen on the other side of the passage.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She would look for him in church in the morning, and if he was not there, she would find him out at the top of Sora Amalia's house.
padronenoun
an owner or proprietor of an inn in Italy
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Then, closing the window so as to admit no breath of the night air, which the Romans look upon as fatal, she set all the doors open and retired to her cave beyond the kitchen on the other side of the passage.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
Princess'snounUS /ˈprɪnsesɪz/
possessive form of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Then, closing the window so as to admit no breath of the night air, which the Romans look upon as fatal, she set all the doors open and retired to her cave beyond the kitchen on the other side of the passage.
RomansnounUS /ˈroʊmənz/
a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
From this reading Then, closing the window so as to admit no breath of the night air, which the Romans look upon as fatal, she set all the doors open and retired to her cave beyond the kitchen on the other side of the passage.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then, closing the window so as to admit no breath of the night air, which the Romans look upon as fatal, she set all the doors open and retired to her cave beyond the kitchen on the other side of the passage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She would look for him in church in the morning, and if he was not there, she would find him out at the top of Sora Amalia's house.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
Signorino
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From this reading Mariuccia, having decided on her course of action, had confided to Giannella her intention of appealing to Signorino Goffi.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then, closing the window so as to admit no breath of the night air, which the Romans look upon as fatal, she set all the doors open and retired to her cave beyond the kitchen on the other side of the passage.
Sora
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From this reading She would look for him in church in the morning, and if he was not there, she would find him out at the top of Sora Amalia's house.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Did not Giannella think that a fine idea?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She would look for him in church in the morning, and if he was not there, she would find him out at the top of Sora Amalia's house.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, closing the window so as to admit no breath of the night air, which the Romans look upon as fatal, she set all the doors open and retired to her cave beyond the kitchen on the other side of the passage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She would look for him in church in the morning, and if he was not there, she would find him out at the top of Sora Amalia's house.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Did not Giannella think that a fine idea?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mariuccia, having decided on her course of action, had confided to Giannella her intention of appealing to Signorino Goffi.
the upper part of anything
From this reading She would look for him in church in the morning, and if he was not there, she would find him out at the top of Sora Amalia's house.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She would look for him in church in the morning, and if he was not there, she would find him out at the top of Sora Amalia's house.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then, closing the window so as to admit no breath of the night air, which the Romans look upon as fatal, she set all the doors open and retired to her cave beyond the kitchen on the other side of the passage.
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 Then, closing the window so as to admit no breath of the night air, which the Romans look upon as fatal, she set all the doors open and retired to her cave beyond the kitchen on the other side of the passage.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The padrone had managed to enlist the most excellent Princess on his side (Mariuccia had by this time concluded that the Princess's verdict was given upon insufficient information, and might be combated without impiety); well, she and Giannella would also find a defender, and he at any rate should labor under no misapprehension as to the true state of affairs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would look for him in church in the morning, and if he was not there, she would find him out at the top of Sora Amalia's house.
