Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "_Maledetto_!" exclaimed Piero, who was of an evil temper, as he freed himself from Trotto's clutches, and looked at the swaying figure before him.

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

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

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

From this reading "_Maledetto_!" exclaimed Piero, who was of an evil temper, as he freed himself from Trotto's clutches, and looked at the swaying figure before him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Have you been bitten by a tarantula?"

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "_Maledetto_!" exclaimed Piero, who was of an evil temper, as he freed himself from Trotto's clutches, and looked at the swaying figure before him.

inflected form of “bite” — to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

From this reading Have you been bitten by a tarantula?"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

put or send forth

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

the act of grasping

From this reading "_Maledetto_!" exclaimed Piero, who was of an evil temper, as he freed himself from Trotto's clutches, and looked at the swaying figure before him.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading "_Maledetto_!" exclaimed Piero, who was of an evil temper, as he freed himself from Trotto's clutches, and looked at the swaying figure before him.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "_Maledetto_!" exclaimed Piero, who was of an evil temper, as he freed himself from Trotto's clutches, and looked at the swaying figure before him.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading "_Maledetto_!" exclaimed Piero, who was of an evil temper, as he freed himself from Trotto's clutches, and looked at the swaying figure before him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "_Maledetto_!" exclaimed Piero, who was of an evil temper, as he freed himself from Trotto's clutches, and looked at the swaying figure before him.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Have you been bitten by a tarantula?"

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

From this reading "_Maledetto_!" exclaimed Piero, who was of an evil temper, as he freed himself from Trotto's clutches, and looked at the swaying figure before him.

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

From this reading "_Maledetto_!" exclaimed Piero, who was of an evil temper, as he freed himself from Trotto's clutches, and looked at the swaying figure before him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "_Maledetto_!" exclaimed Piero, who was of an evil temper, as he freed himself from Trotto's clutches, and looked at the swaying figure before him.

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

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Loose hold, signor!

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

the sound of laughing

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

the act of departing

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading "Loose hold, signor!

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From this reading "_Maledetto_!" exclaimed Piero, who was of an evil temper, as he freed himself from Trotto's clutches, and looked at the swaying figure before him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh!

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

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From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

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

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately

From this reading "Loose hold, signor!

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading "_Maledetto_!" exclaimed Piero, who was of an evil temper, as he freed himself from Trotto's clutches, and looked at the swaying figure before him.

large southern European spider once thought to be the cause of tarantism (uncontrollable bodily movement)

From this reading Have you been bitten by a tarantula?"

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading "_Maledetto_!" exclaimed Piero, who was of an evil temper, as he freed himself from Trotto's clutches, and looked at the swaying figure before him.

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

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

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

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

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

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

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

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

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

From this reading "_Maledetto_!" exclaimed Piero, who was of an evil temper, as he freed himself from Trotto's clutches, and looked at the swaying figure before him.

on a floor above

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

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

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

which person or people

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE ACTS OF PIERREBON Leaving us to find our way upstairs Torquato Trotto went out into the porch where Piero the giant stood, cast a glance at the retreating figure of Pierrebon, who was leading the horses away, looked over his shoulder like a cat, and, gripping Piero by the arm, shook with laughter.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Have you been bitten by a tarantula?"