used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Dryden._ Meantime the unfortunate Theodora had spent the day in a continual succession of sorrows.
alnounUS /æl/
a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
From this reading Ite, caldi sospiri, al freddo core; Rompete il ghiaccio che pieta contende; E, se prego mortal al ciel s'intende, Morte, o merce sia fine al mio dolore.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Sad recollections of her past misfortunes left not an interval of repose, and her interview with Caneri had awakened in her mind a lively sense of danger and alarm.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading _Petrarca._ He has I know not what Of greatness in his looks, and of high fate, That almost awes me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sad recollections of her past misfortunes left not an interval of repose, and her interview with Caneri had awakened in her mind a lively sense of danger and alarm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Petrarca._ He has I know not what Of greatness in his looks, and of high fate, That almost awes me.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She had been conducted to another apartment, somewhat in better order, where she had been pressed in vain to partake of some food which Marien Rufa with friendly officiousness presented to her.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading She had been conducted to another apartment, somewhat in better order, where she had been pressed in vain to partake of some food which Marien Rufa with friendly officiousness presented to her.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading Sad recollections of her past misfortunes left not an interval of repose, and her interview with Caneri had awakened in her mind a lively sense of danger and alarm.
awes
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From this reading _Petrarca._ He has I know not what Of greatness in his looks, and of high fate, That almost awes me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been conducted to another apartment, somewhat in better order, where she had been pressed in vain to partake of some food which Marien Rufa with friendly officiousness presented to her.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She had been conducted to another apartment, somewhat in better order, where she had been pressed in vain to partake of some food which Marien Rufa with friendly officiousness presented to her.
caldi
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From this reading Ite, caldi sospiri, al freddo core; Rompete il ghiaccio che pieta contende; E, se prego mortal al ciel s'intende, Morte, o merce sia fine al mio dolore.
Caneri
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From this reading Sad recollections of her past misfortunes left not an interval of repose, and her interview with Caneri had awakened in her mind a lively sense of danger and alarm.
che
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From this reading Ite, caldi sospiri, al freddo core; Rompete il ghiaccio che pieta contende; E, se prego mortal al ciel s'intende, Morte, o merce sia fine al mio dolore.
ciel
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From this reading Ite, caldi sospiri, al freddo core; Rompete il ghiaccio che pieta contende; E, se prego mortal al ciel s'intende, Morte, o merce sia fine al mio dolore.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading She had been conducted to another apartment, somewhat in better order, where she had been pressed in vain to partake of some food which Marien Rufa with friendly officiousness presented to her.
contende
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From this reading Ite, caldi sospiri, al freddo core; Rompete il ghiaccio che pieta contende; E, se prego mortal al ciel s'intende, Morte, o merce sia fine al mio dolore.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading _Dryden._ Meantime the unfortunate Theodora had spent the day in a continual succession of sorrows.
corenounUS /kɔːr/
a small group of indispensable persons or things
From this reading Ite, caldi sospiri, al freddo core; Rompete il ghiaccio che pieta contende; E, se prego mortal al ciel s'intende, Morte, o merce sia fine al mio dolore.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Sad recollections of her past misfortunes left not an interval of repose, and her interview with Caneri had awakened in her mind a lively sense of danger and alarm.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Dryden._ Meantime the unfortunate Theodora had spent the day in a continual succession of sorrows.
dolore
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From this reading Ite, caldi sospiri, al freddo core; Rompete il ghiaccio che pieta contende; E, se prego mortal al ciel s'intende, Morte, o merce sia fine al mio dolore.
DrydennounUS /ˈdraɪdən/
the outstanding poet and dramatist of the Restoration (1631-1700)
From this reading _Dryden._ Meantime the unfortunate Theodora had spent the day in a continual succession of sorrows.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading Ite, caldi sospiri, al freddo core; Rompete il ghiaccio che pieta contende; E, se prego mortal al ciel s'intende, Morte, o merce sia fine al mio dolore.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading _Petrarca._ He has I know not what Of greatness in his looks, and of high fate, That almost awes me.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Ite, caldi sospiri, al freddo core; Rompete il ghiaccio che pieta contende; E, se prego mortal al ciel s'intende, Morte, o merce sia fine al mio dolore.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading She had been conducted to another apartment, somewhat in better order, where she had been pressed in vain to partake of some food which Marien Rufa with friendly officiousness presented to her.
freddo
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From this reading Ite, caldi sospiri, al freddo core; Rompete il ghiaccio che pieta contende; E, se prego mortal al ciel s'intende, Morte, o merce sia fine al mio dolore.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading She had been conducted to another apartment, somewhat in better order, where she had been pressed in vain to partake of some food which Marien Rufa with friendly officiousness presented to her.
ghiaccio
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From this reading Ite, caldi sospiri, al freddo core; Rompete il ghiaccio che pieta contende; E, se prego mortal al ciel s'intende, Morte, o merce sia fine al mio dolore.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading _Petrarca._ He has I know not what Of greatness in his looks, and of high fate, That almost awes me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Dryden._ Meantime the unfortunate Theodora had spent the day in a continual succession of sorrows.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Petrarca._ He has I know not what Of greatness in his looks, and of high fate, That almost awes me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Petrarca._ He has I know not what Of greatness in his looks, and of high fate, That almost awes me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had been conducted to another apartment, somewhat in better order, where she had been pressed in vain to partake of some food which Marien Rufa with friendly officiousness presented to her.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading _Petrarca._ He has I know not what Of greatness in his looks, and of high fate, That almost awes me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Petrarca._ He has I know not what Of greatness in his looks, and of high fate, That almost awes me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Petrarca._ He has I know not what Of greatness in his looks, and of high fate, That almost awes me.
ilnounUS /ɪl/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading Ite, caldi sospiri, al freddo core; Rompete il ghiaccio che pieta contende; E, se prego mortal al ciel s'intende, Morte, o merce sia fine al mio dolore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Petrarca._ He has I know not what Of greatness in his looks, and of high fate, That almost awes me.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Sad recollections of her past misfortunes left not an interval of repose, and her interview with Caneri had awakened in her mind a lively sense of danger and alarm.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Sad recollections of her past misfortunes left not an interval of repose, and her interview with Caneri had awakened in her mind a lively sense of danger and alarm.
Ite
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From this reading Ite, caldi sospiri, al freddo core; Rompete il ghiaccio che pieta contende; E, se prego mortal al ciel s'intende, Morte, o merce sia fine al mio dolore.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _Petrarca._ He has I know not what Of greatness in his looks, and of high fate, That almost awes me.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Sad recollections of her past misfortunes left not an interval of repose, and her interview with Caneri had awakened in her mind a lively sense of danger and alarm.
full of life and energy
From this reading Sad recollections of her past misfortunes left not an interval of repose, and her interview with Caneri had awakened in her mind a lively sense of danger and alarm.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading _Petrarca._ He has I know not what Of greatness in his looks, and of high fate, That almost awes me.
Marien
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From this reading She had been conducted to another apartment, somewhat in better order, where she had been pressed in vain to partake of some food which Marien Rufa with friendly officiousness presented to her.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Petrarca._ He has I know not what Of greatness in his looks, and of high fate, That almost awes me.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading _Dryden._ Meantime the unfortunate Theodora had spent the day in a continual succession of sorrows.
merce
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From this reading Ite, caldi sospiri, al freddo core; Rompete il ghiaccio che pieta contende; E, se prego mortal al ciel s'intende, Morte, o merce sia fine al mio dolore.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Sad recollections of her past misfortunes left not an interval of repose, and her interview with Caneri had awakened in her mind a lively sense of danger and alarm.
mio
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From this reading Ite, caldi sospiri, al freddo core; Rompete il ghiaccio che pieta contende; E, se prego mortal al ciel s'intende, Morte, o merce sia fine al mio dolore.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Sad recollections of her past misfortunes left not an interval of repose, and her interview with Caneri had awakened in her mind a lively sense of danger and alarm.
subject to death
From this reading Ite, caldi sospiri, al freddo core; Rompete il ghiaccio che pieta contende; E, se prego mortal al ciel s'intende, Morte, o merce sia fine al mio dolore.
Morte
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From this reading Ite, caldi sospiri, al freddo core; Rompete il ghiaccio che pieta contende; E, se prego mortal al ciel s'intende, Morte, o merce sia fine al mio dolore.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Petrarca._ He has I know not what Of greatness in his looks, and of high fate, That almost awes me.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading Ite, caldi sospiri, al freddo core; Rompete il ghiaccio che pieta contende; E, se prego mortal al ciel s'intende, Morte, o merce sia fine al mio dolore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Petrarca._ He has I know not what Of greatness in his looks, and of high fate, That almost awes me.
officiousnessnoun
aggressiveness as evidenced by intruding; by advancing yourself or your ideas without invitation
From this reading She had been conducted to another apartment, somewhat in better order, where she had been pressed in vain to partake of some food which Marien Rufa with friendly officiousness presented to her.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She had been conducted to another apartment, somewhat in better order, where she had been pressed in vain to partake of some food which Marien Rufa with friendly officiousness presented to her.
partakeverbUS /pɑːrˈteɪk/
have some of the qualities or attributes of something
From this reading She had been conducted to another apartment, somewhat in better order, where she had been pressed in vain to partake of some food which Marien Rufa with friendly officiousness presented to her.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Sad recollections of her past misfortunes left not an interval of repose, and her interview with Caneri had awakened in her mind a lively sense of danger and alarm.
PetrarcanounUS /ˌpeˈtrɑːrkə/
an Italian poet famous for love lyrics (1304-1374)
From this reading _Petrarca._ He has I know not what Of greatness in his looks, and of high fate, That almost awes me.
pietanoun
a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the dead body of Jesus
From this reading Ite, caldi sospiri, al freddo core; Rompete il ghiaccio che pieta contende; E, se prego mortal al ciel s'intende, Morte, o merce sia fine al mio dolore.
prego
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From this reading Ite, caldi sospiri, al freddo core; Rompete il ghiaccio che pieta contende; E, se prego mortal al ciel s'intende, Morte, o merce sia fine al mio dolore.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She had been conducted to another apartment, somewhat in better order, where she had been pressed in vain to partake of some food which Marien Rufa with friendly officiousness presented to her.
compacted by ironing
From this reading She had been conducted to another apartment, somewhat in better order, where she had been pressed in vain to partake of some food which Marien Rufa with friendly officiousness presented to her.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Sad recollections of her past misfortunes left not an interval of repose, and her interview with Caneri had awakened in her mind a lively sense of danger and alarm.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading Sad recollections of her past misfortunes left not an interval of repose, and her interview with Caneri had awakened in her mind a lively sense of danger and alarm.
Rompete
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From this reading Ite, caldi sospiri, al freddo core; Rompete il ghiaccio che pieta contende; E, se prego mortal al ciel s'intende, Morte, o merce sia fine al mio dolore.
Rufa
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From this reading She had been conducted to another apartment, somewhat in better order, where she had been pressed in vain to partake of some food which Marien Rufa with friendly officiousness presented to her.
s'intende
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From this reading Ite, caldi sospiri, al freddo core; Rompete il ghiaccio che pieta contende; E, se prego mortal al ciel s'intende, Morte, o merce sia fine al mio dolore.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Sad recollections of her past misfortunes left not an interval of repose, and her interview with Caneri had awakened in her mind a lively sense of danger and alarm.
a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium
From this reading Ite, caldi sospiri, al freddo core; Rompete il ghiaccio che pieta contende; E, se prego mortal al ciel s'intende, Morte, o merce sia fine al mio dolore.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Sad recollections of her past misfortunes left not an interval of repose, and her interview with Caneri had awakened in her mind a lively sense of danger and alarm.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been conducted to another apartment, somewhat in better order, where she had been pressed in vain to partake of some food which Marien Rufa with friendly officiousness presented to her.
sia
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From this reading Ite, caldi sospiri, al freddo core; Rompete il ghiaccio che pieta contende; E, se prego mortal al ciel s'intende, Morte, o merce sia fine al mio dolore.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She had been conducted to another apartment, somewhat in better order, where she had been pressed in vain to partake of some food which Marien Rufa with friendly officiousness presented to her.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She had been conducted to another apartment, somewhat in better order, where she had been pressed in vain to partake of some food which Marien Rufa with friendly officiousness presented to her.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading _Dryden._ Meantime the unfortunate Theodora had spent the day in a continual succession of sorrows.
sospiri
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From this reading Ite, caldi sospiri, al freddo core; Rompete il ghiaccio che pieta contende; E, se prego mortal al ciel s'intende, Morte, o merce sia fine al mio dolore.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading _Dryden._ Meantime the unfortunate Theodora had spent the day in a continual succession of sorrows.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading _Dryden._ Meantime the unfortunate Theodora had spent the day in a continual succession of sorrows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Petrarca._ He has I know not what Of greatness in his looks, and of high fate, That almost awes me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Dryden._ Meantime the unfortunate Theodora had spent the day in a continual succession of sorrows.
Theodora
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From this reading _Dryden._ Meantime the unfortunate Theodora had spent the day in a continual succession of sorrows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had been conducted to another apartment, somewhat in better order, where she had been pressed in vain to partake of some food which Marien Rufa with friendly officiousness presented to her.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading _Dryden._ Meantime the unfortunate Theodora had spent the day in a continual succession of sorrows.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading She had been conducted to another apartment, somewhat in better order, where she had been pressed in vain to partake of some food which Marien Rufa with friendly officiousness presented to her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Petrarca._ He has I know not what Of greatness in his looks, and of high fate, That almost awes me.
in or at the place that
From this reading She had been conducted to another apartment, somewhat in better order, where she had been pressed in vain to partake of some food which Marien Rufa with friendly officiousness presented to her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had been conducted to another apartment, somewhat in better order, where she had been pressed in vain to partake of some food which Marien Rufa with friendly officiousness presented to her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had been conducted to another apartment, somewhat in better order, where she had been pressed in vain to partake of some food which Marien Rufa with friendly officiousness presented to her.
