Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The Georgian is as beautiful as ever, and he is going to marry a rich wife."

higher than, or over, something

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

matters of personal concern

From this reading "Nevertheless," said the big Foscari to Zuan Venier, "his love affairs seem to prosper!

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

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From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading The street smelt of Eastern silks and Spanish leather, and of the Egyptian pastils which the merchants of perfumery continually burnt in order to attract custom.

plural of “balcony” — an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The Georgian is as beautiful as ever, and he is going to marry a rich wife."

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Nevertheless," said the big Foscari to Zuan Venier, "his love affairs seem to prosper!

ruined by overcooking

From this reading The street smelt of Eastern silks and Spanish leather, and of the Egyptian pastils which the merchants of perfumery continually burnt in order to attract custom.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

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From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading The street smelt of Eastern silks and Spanish leather, and of the Egyptian pastils which the merchants of perfumery continually burnt in order to attract custom.

plural of “counter” — table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading The street smelt of Eastern silks and Spanish leather, and of the Egyptian pastils which the merchants of perfumery continually burnt in order to attract custom.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers

From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading The street smelt of Eastern silks and Spanish leather, and of the Egyptian pastils which the merchants of perfumery continually burnt in order to attract custom.

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

From this reading The street smelt of Eastern silks and Spanish leather, and of the Egyptian pastils which the merchants of perfumery continually burnt in order to attract custom.

at any time

From this reading The Georgian is as beautiful as ever, and he is going to marry a rich wife."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Nevertheless," said the big Foscari to Zuan Venier, "his love affairs seem to prosper!

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

a native or resident of the American state of Georgia

From this reading The Georgian is as beautiful as ever, and he is going to marry a rich wife."

the act of departing

From this reading The Georgian is as beautiful as ever, and he is going to marry a rich wife."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Georgian is as beautiful as ever, and he is going to marry a rich wife."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading The street smelt of Eastern silks and Spanish leather, and of the Egyptian pastils which the merchants of perfumery continually burnt in order to attract custom.

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 It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

for more time

From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "Nevertheless," said the big Foscari to Zuan Venier, "his love affairs seem to prosper!

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

take in marriage

From this reading The Georgian is as beautiful as ever, and he is going to marry a rich wife."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading "Nevertheless," said the big Foscari to Zuan Venier, "his love affairs seem to prosper!

not any; not one

From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

on one occasion

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The street smelt of Eastern silks and Spanish leather, and of the Egyptian pastils which the merchants of perfumery continually burnt in order to attract custom.

-ing form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The street smelt of Eastern silks and Spanish leather, and of the Egyptian pastils which the merchants of perfumery continually burnt in order to attract custom.

plural of “patrician” — a person of refined upbringing and manners

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

perfumes in general

From this reading The street smelt of Eastern silks and Spanish leather, and of the Egyptian pastils which the merchants of perfumery continually burnt in order to attract custom.

plural of “platform” — a raised horizontal surface

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

From this reading "Nevertheless," said the big Foscari to Zuan Venier, "his love affairs seem to prosper!

possessing material wealth

From this reading The Georgian is as beautiful as ever, and he is going to marry a rich wife."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Nevertheless," said the big Foscari to Zuan Venier, "his love affairs seem to prosper!

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Nevertheless," said the big Foscari to Zuan Venier, "his love affairs seem to prosper!

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

transport commercially

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable

From this reading The street smelt of Eastern silks and Spanish leather, and of the Egyptian pastils which the merchants of perfumery continually burnt in order to attract custom.

small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and fresh water

From this reading The street smelt of Eastern silks and Spanish leather, and of the Egyptian pastils which the merchants of perfumery continually burnt in order to attract custom.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading The street smelt of Eastern silks and Spanish leather, and of the Egyptian pastils which the merchants of perfumery continually burnt in order to attract custom.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The street smelt of Eastern silks and Spanish leather, and of the Egyptian pastils which the merchants of perfumery continually burnt in order to attract custom.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Nevertheless," said the big Foscari to Zuan Venier, "his love affairs seem to prosper!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

propel through the air

From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Nevertheless," said the big Foscari to Zuan Venier, "his love affairs seem to prosper!

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Nevertheless," said the big Foscari to Zuan Venier, "his love affairs seem to prosper!

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The Georgian is as beautiful as ever, and he is going to marry a rich wife."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

having won

From this reading Jacopo Contarini's luck at dice had changed of late, and his friends no longer spoke of losing like him, but of winning as he did, on almost every throw.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was the afternoon of the day on which Zorzi had left Aristarchi's ship, and the two patricians were lounging in the shady Merceria, where the overhanging balconies of the wooden houses almost met above, and the merchants sat below in the windows of their deep shops, on the little platforms which were at once counters and window-sills.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Nevertheless," said the big Foscari to Zuan Venier, "his love affairs seem to prosper!