a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
move towards
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
fearless and daring
From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
one or the other of two
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
enlistverbUS /ˌenˈlɪst/
join the military
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
communicated in words
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
favoured
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From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
L'Estrange
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From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
LevyverbUS /ˈlevi/
impose and collect
From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
absolutely essential
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
Peschiera
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From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
precinctsnounUS /ˈpriːsɪŋkts/
plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
re-enteredverbUS /ˌriːˈentərd/
past form of “re-enter” — enter again
From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
revolveverbUS /riˈvɑːlv/
turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
stealthilyadverb
in a stealthy manner
From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
up to a particular time
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
Violante
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From this reading It is necessary to go somewhat back in the course of this narrative, and account to the reader for the disappearance of Violante.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He began now to revolve and to discuss with Levy the possibilities of one of those bold and violent measures, which were favoured by his reckless daring and desperate condition.
at the time that
From this reading But the next day, when he re-entered the garden, secretly and stealthily, as before, Violante did not appear.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And after watching round the precincts till dusk, the count retreated, with an indignant conviction that his arts had failed to enlist on his side either the heart or the imagination of his intended victim.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It may be remembered that Peschiera, scared by the sudden approach of Lord L'Estrange, had little time for further words to the young Italian, than those which expressed his intention to renew the conference, and press for her decision.
