AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About the time when Bianchi, fired with enthusiasm, was wading joyfully towards Palazzo Cestaldini, the lawyer issued from his door with the same goal in view.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had business with the Cardinal's maestro di casa concerning some houses in the suburbs, his Eminence's property, of which the leases were expiring, and which would require repairs before fresh contracts could be signed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One secret of De Sanctis's success in his profession was his very un-Italian habit of attending to each detail as it came up, whenever that was possible.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading One secret of De Sanctis's success in his profession was his very un-Italian habit of attending to each detail as it came up, whenever that was possible.
avvocato
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From this reading The avvocato De Sanctis lived in the Via Condotti, on higher ground by some feet than the other end of the Ripetta.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was sure that the bad weather would keep clients away to-day, and, undeterred by it himself, set out to clear one piece of business off his crowded list.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading He was sure that the bad weather would keep clients away to-day, and, undeterred by it himself, set out to clear one piece of business off his crowded list.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had business with the Cardinal's maestro di casa concerning some houses in the suburbs, his Eminence's property, of which the leases were expiring, and which would require repairs before fresh contracts could be signed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had business with the Cardinal's maestro di casa concerning some houses in the suburbs, his Eminence's property, of which the leases were expiring, and which would require repairs before fresh contracts could be signed.
Bianchi
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From this reading About the time when Bianchi, fired with enthusiasm, was wading joyfully towards Palazzo Cestaldini, the lawyer issued from his door with the same goal in view.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He had business with the Cardinal's maestro di casa concerning some houses in the suburbs, his Eminence's property, of which the leases were expiring, and which would require repairs before fresh contracts could be signed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The avvocato De Sanctis lived in the Via Condotti, on higher ground by some feet than the other end of the Ripetta.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One secret of De Sanctis's success in his profession was his very un-Italian habit of attending to each detail as it came up, whenever that was possible.
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 He had business with the Cardinal's maestro di casa concerning some houses in the suburbs, his Eminence's property, of which the leases were expiring, and which would require repairs before fresh contracts could be signed.
casa
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From this reading He had business with the Cardinal's maestro di casa concerning some houses in the suburbs, his Eminence's property, of which the leases were expiring, and which would require repairs before fresh contracts could be signed.
Cestaldini
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From this reading About the time when Bianchi, fired with enthusiasm, was wading joyfully towards Palazzo Cestaldini, the lawyer issued from his door with the same goal in view.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He was sure that the bad weather would keep clients away to-day, and, undeterred by it himself, set out to clear one piece of business off his crowded list.
clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading He was sure that the bad weather would keep clients away to-day, and, undeterred by it himself, set out to clear one piece of business off his crowded list.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading He had business with the Cardinal's maestro di casa concerning some houses in the suburbs, his Eminence's property, of which the leases were expiring, and which would require repairs before fresh contracts could be signed.
Condotti
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From this reading The avvocato De Sanctis lived in the Via Condotti, on higher ground by some feet than the other end of the Ripetta.
contractsnounUS /ˈkɑːntrækts/
plural of “contract” — a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
From this reading He had business with the Cardinal's maestro di casa concerning some houses in the suburbs, his Eminence's property, of which the leases were expiring, and which would require repairs before fresh contracts could be signed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had business with the Cardinal's maestro di casa concerning some houses in the suburbs, his Eminence's property, of which the leases were expiring, and which would require repairs before fresh contracts could be signed.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading He was sure that the bad weather would keep clients away to-day, and, undeterred by it himself, set out to clear one piece of business off his crowded list.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The avvocato De Sanctis lived in the Via Condotti, on higher ground by some feet than the other end of the Ripetta.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading One secret of De Sanctis's success in his profession was his very un-Italian habit of attending to each detail as it came up, whenever that was possible.
di
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From this reading He had business with the Cardinal's maestro di casa concerning some houses in the suburbs, his Eminence's property, of which the leases were expiring, and which would require repairs before fresh contracts could be signed.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading About the time when Bianchi, fired with enthusiasm, was wading joyfully towards Palazzo Cestaldini, the lawyer issued from his door with the same goal in view.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading One secret of De Sanctis's success in his profession was his very un-Italian habit of attending to each detail as it came up, whenever that was possible.
Eminence's
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From this reading He had business with the Cardinal's maestro di casa concerning some houses in the suburbs, his Eminence's property, of which the leases were expiring, and which would require repairs before fresh contracts could be signed.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The avvocato De Sanctis lived in the Via Condotti, on higher ground by some feet than the other end of the Ripetta.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading About the time when Bianchi, fired with enthusiasm, was wading joyfully towards Palazzo Cestaldini, the lawyer issued from his door with the same goal in view.
expiringverbUS /ɪkˈspaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “expire” — lose validity
From this reading He had business with the Cardinal's maestro di casa concerning some houses in the suburbs, his Eminence's property, of which the leases were expiring, and which would require repairs before fresh contracts could be signed.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The avvocato De Sanctis lived in the Via Condotti, on higher ground by some feet than the other end of the Ripetta.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading About the time when Bianchi, fired with enthusiasm, was wading joyfully towards Palazzo Cestaldini, the lawyer issued from his door with the same goal in view.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading He had business with the Cardinal's maestro di casa concerning some houses in the suburbs, his Eminence's property, of which the leases were expiring, and which would require repairs before fresh contracts could be signed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading About the time when Bianchi, fired with enthusiasm, was wading joyfully towards Palazzo Cestaldini, the lawyer issued from his door with the same goal in view.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading About the time when Bianchi, fired with enthusiasm, was wading joyfully towards Palazzo Cestaldini, the lawyer issued from his door with the same goal in view.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The avvocato De Sanctis lived in the Via Condotti, on higher ground by some feet than the other end of the Ripetta.
an established custom
From this reading One secret of De Sanctis's success in his profession was his very un-Italian habit of attending to each detail as it came up, whenever that was possible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had business with the Cardinal's maestro di casa concerning some houses in the suburbs, his Eminence's property, of which the leases were expiring, and which would require repairs before fresh contracts could be signed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had business with the Cardinal's maestro di casa concerning some houses in the suburbs, his Eminence's property, of which the leases were expiring, and which would require repairs before fresh contracts could be signed.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The avvocato De Sanctis lived in the Via Condotti, on higher ground by some feet than the other end of the Ripetta.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was sure that the bad weather would keep clients away to-day, and, undeterred by it himself, set out to clear one piece of business off his crowded list.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading About the time when Bianchi, fired with enthusiasm, was wading joyfully towards Palazzo Cestaldini, the lawyer issued from his door with the same goal in view.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had business with the Cardinal's maestro di casa concerning some houses in the suburbs, his Eminence's property, of which the leases were expiring, and which would require repairs before fresh contracts could be signed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The avvocato De Sanctis lived in the Via Condotti, on higher ground by some feet than the other end of the Ripetta.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading About the time when Bianchi, fired with enthusiasm, was wading joyfully towards Palazzo Cestaldini, the lawyer issued from his door with the same goal in view.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One secret of De Sanctis's success in his profession was his very un-Italian habit of attending to each detail as it came up, whenever that was possible.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading About the time when Bianchi, fired with enthusiasm, was wading joyfully towards Palazzo Cestaldini, the lawyer issued from his door with the same goal in view.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He was sure that the bad weather would keep clients away to-day, and, undeterred by it himself, set out to clear one piece of business off his crowded list.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading About the time when Bianchi, fired with enthusiasm, was wading joyfully towards Palazzo Cestaldini, the lawyer issued from his door with the same goal in view.
leasesnounUS /ˈliːsɪz/
plural of “lease” — property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading He had business with the Cardinal's maestro di casa concerning some houses in the suburbs, his Eminence's property, of which the leases were expiring, and which would require repairs before fresh contracts could be signed.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading He was sure that the bad weather would keep clients away to-day, and, undeterred by it himself, set out to clear one piece of business off his crowded list.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The avvocato De Sanctis lived in the Via Condotti, on higher ground by some feet than the other end of the Ripetta.
maestronounUS /ˈmaɪstroʊ/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He had business with the Cardinal's maestro di casa concerning some houses in the suburbs, his Eminence's property, of which the leases were expiring, and which would require repairs before fresh contracts could be signed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The avvocato De Sanctis lived in the Via Condotti, on higher ground by some feet than the other end of the Ripetta.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was sure that the bad weather would keep clients away to-day, and, undeterred by it himself, set out to clear one piece of business off his crowded list.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The avvocato De Sanctis lived in the Via Condotti, on higher ground by some feet than the other end of the Ripetta.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One secret of De Sanctis's success in his profession was his very un-Italian habit of attending to each detail as it came up, whenever that was possible.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The avvocato De Sanctis lived in the Via Condotti, on higher ground by some feet than the other end of the Ripetta.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was sure that the bad weather would keep clients away to-day, and, undeterred by it himself, set out to clear one piece of business off his crowded list.
Palazzo
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From this reading About the time when Bianchi, fired with enthusiasm, was wading joyfully towards Palazzo Cestaldini, the lawyer issued from his door with the same goal in view.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading He was sure that the bad weather would keep clients away to-day, and, undeterred by it himself, set out to clear one piece of business off his crowded list.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading One secret of De Sanctis's success in his profession was his very un-Italian habit of attending to each detail as it came up, whenever that was possible.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading One secret of De Sanctis's success in his profession was his very un-Italian habit of attending to each detail as it came up, whenever that was possible.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He had business with the Cardinal's maestro di casa concerning some houses in the suburbs, his Eminence's property, of which the leases were expiring, and which would require repairs before fresh contracts could be signed.
repairsnounUS /rɪˈperz/
plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading He had business with the Cardinal's maestro di casa concerning some houses in the suburbs, his Eminence's property, of which the leases were expiring, and which would require repairs before fresh contracts could be signed.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading He had business with the Cardinal's maestro di casa concerning some houses in the suburbs, his Eminence's property, of which the leases were expiring, and which would require repairs before fresh contracts could be signed.
Ripetta
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From this reading The avvocato De Sanctis lived in the Via Condotti, on higher ground by some feet than the other end of the Ripetta.
Identical; not different.
From this reading About the time when Bianchi, fired with enthusiasm, was wading joyfully towards Palazzo Cestaldini, the lawyer issued from his door with the same goal in view.
Sanctis
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From this reading The avvocato De Sanctis lived in the Via Condotti, on higher ground by some feet than the other end of the Ripetta.
Sanctis's
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From this reading One secret of De Sanctis's success in his profession was his very un-Italian habit of attending to each detail as it came up, whenever that was possible.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading One secret of De Sanctis's success in his profession was his very un-Italian habit of attending to each detail as it came up, whenever that was possible.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He was sure that the bad weather would keep clients away to-day, and, undeterred by it himself, set out to clear one piece of business off his crowded list.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading He had business with the Cardinal's maestro di casa concerning some houses in the suburbs, his Eminence's property, of which the leases were expiring, and which would require repairs before fresh contracts could be signed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The avvocato De Sanctis lived in the Via Condotti, on higher ground by some feet than the other end of the Ripetta.
suburbsnounUS /ˈsʌbərbz/
plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading He had business with the Cardinal's maestro di casa concerning some houses in the suburbs, his Eminence's property, of which the leases were expiring, and which would require repairs before fresh contracts could be signed.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading One secret of De Sanctis's success in his profession was his very un-Italian habit of attending to each detail as it came up, whenever that was possible.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He was sure that the bad weather would keep clients away to-day, and, undeterred by it himself, set out to clear one piece of business off his crowded list.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The avvocato De Sanctis lived in the Via Condotti, on higher ground by some feet than the other end of the Ripetta.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One secret of De Sanctis's success in his profession was his very un-Italian habit of attending to each detail as it came up, whenever that was possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The avvocato De Sanctis lived in the Via Condotti, on higher ground by some feet than the other end of the Ripetta.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading About the time when Bianchi, fired with enthusiasm, was wading joyfully towards Palazzo Cestaldini, the lawyer issued from his door with the same goal in view.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One secret of De Sanctis's success in his profession was his very un-Italian habit of attending to each detail as it came up, whenever that was possible.
to-day
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From this reading He was sure that the bad weather would keep clients away to-day, and, undeterred by it himself, set out to clear one piece of business off his crowded list.
in the direction of
From this reading About the time when Bianchi, fired with enthusiasm, was wading joyfully towards Palazzo Cestaldini, the lawyer issued from his door with the same goal in view.
un-Italian
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From this reading One secret of De Sanctis's success in his profession was his very un-Italian habit of attending to each detail as it came up, whenever that was possible.
undeterredadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈtɜːrd/
not deterred
From this reading He was sure that the bad weather would keep clients away to-day, and, undeterred by it himself, set out to clear one piece of business off his crowded list.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading One secret of De Sanctis's success in his profession was his very un-Italian habit of attending to each detail as it came up, whenever that was possible.
precisely as stated
From this reading One secret of De Sanctis's success in his profession was his very un-Italian habit of attending to each detail as it came up, whenever that was possible.
ViaprepositionUS /ˈvaɪə/
by way of; passing through
From this reading The avvocato De Sanctis lived in the Via Condotti, on higher ground by some feet than the other end of the Ripetta.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading About the time when Bianchi, fired with enthusiasm, was wading joyfully towards Palazzo Cestaldini, the lawyer issued from his door with the same goal in view.
wadingnounUS /ˈweɪdɪŋ/
walking with your feet in shallow water
From this reading About the time when Bianchi, fired with enthusiasm, was wading joyfully towards Palazzo Cestaldini, the lawyer issued from his door with the same goal in view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About the time when Bianchi, fired with enthusiasm, was wading joyfully towards Palazzo Cestaldini, the lawyer issued from his door with the same goal in view.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading He was sure that the bad weather would keep clients away to-day, and, undeterred by it himself, set out to clear one piece of business off his crowded list.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had business with the Cardinal's maestro di casa concerning some houses in the suburbs, his Eminence's property, of which the leases were expiring, and which would require repairs before fresh contracts could be signed.
at the time that
From this reading About the time when Bianchi, fired with enthusiasm, was wading joyfully towards Palazzo Cestaldini, the lawyer issued from his door with the same goal in view.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading One secret of De Sanctis's success in his profession was his very un-Italian habit of attending to each detail as it came up, whenever that was possible.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had business with the Cardinal's maestro di casa concerning some houses in the suburbs, his Eminence's property, of which the leases were expiring, and which would require repairs before fresh contracts could be signed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading About the time when Bianchi, fired with enthusiasm, was wading joyfully towards Palazzo Cestaldini, the lawyer issued from his door with the same goal in view.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had business with the Cardinal's maestro di casa concerning some houses in the suburbs, his Eminence's property, of which the leases were expiring, and which would require repairs before fresh contracts could be signed.
