used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Elated by success, Ludovico lent his ear, in a sort of idiotic ecstasy, to every syllable uttered by the Count.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading But his dead man was alive again; had resumed his power of speaking, thinking, acting—a sufficient motive of exultation and emotion to the delighted jailer.
anew
From this reading But his dead man was alive again; had resumed his power of speaking, thinking, acting—a sufficient motive of exultation and emotion to the delighted jailer.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading But his dead man was alive again; had resumed his power of speaking, thinking, acting—a sufficient motive of exultation and emotion to the delighted jailer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But his dead man was alive again; had resumed his power of speaking, thinking, acting—a sufficient motive of exultation and emotion to the delighted jailer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his dead man was alive again; had resumed his power of speaking, thinking, acting—a sufficient motive of exultation and emotion to the delighted jailer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Elated by success, Ludovico lent his ear, in a sort of idiotic ecstasy, to every syllable uttered by the Count.
comprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Not that he comprehended their meaning:—_There_, luckily, he was safe.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Elated by success, Ludovico lent his ear, in a sort of idiotic ecstasy, to every syllable uttered by the Count.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “_Viva!_” cried he; “_viva, evviva_.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading But his dead man was alive again; had resumed his power of speaking, thinking, acting—a sufficient motive of exultation and emotion to the delighted jailer.
greatly pleased
From this reading But his dead man was alive again; had resumed his power of speaking, thinking, acting—a sufficient motive of exultation and emotion to the delighted jailer.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Elated by success, Ludovico lent his ear, in a sort of idiotic ecstasy, to every syllable uttered by the Count.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Elated by success, Ludovico lent his ear, in a sort of idiotic ecstasy, to every syllable uttered by the Count.
ElatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading Elated by success, Ludovico lent his ear, in a sort of idiotic ecstasy, to every syllable uttered by the Count.
any strong feeling
From this reading But his dead man was alive again; had resumed his power of speaking, thinking, acting—a sufficient motive of exultation and emotion to the delighted jailer.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Elated by success, Ludovico lent his ear, in a sort of idiotic ecstasy, to every syllable uttered by the Count.
evviva
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From this reading “_Viva!_” cried he; “_viva, evviva_.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading But his dead man was alive again; had resumed his power of speaking, thinking, acting—a sufficient motive of exultation and emotion to the delighted jailer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But his dead man was alive again; had resumed his power of speaking, thinking, acting—a sufficient motive of exultation and emotion to the delighted jailer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that he comprehended their meaning:—_There_, luckily, he was safe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Elated by success, Ludovico lent his ear, in a sort of idiotic ecstasy, to every syllable uttered by the Count.
idioticadjectiveUS /ˌɪdiˈɑːtɪk/
insanely irresponsible
From this reading Elated by success, Ludovico lent his ear, in a sort of idiotic ecstasy, to every syllable uttered by the Count.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Elated by success, Ludovico lent his ear, in a sort of idiotic ecstasy, to every syllable uttered by the Count.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is saved.
jailernounUS /ˈdʒeɪlər/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading But his dead man was alive again; had resumed his power of speaking, thinking, acting—a sufficient motive of exultation and emotion to the delighted jailer.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading Elated by success, Ludovico lent his ear, in a sort of idiotic ecstasy, to every syllable uttered by the Count.
luckilyadverbUS /ˈlʌkəli/
by good fortune
From this reading Not that he comprehended their meaning:—_There_, luckily, he was safe.
Ludovico
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elated by success, Ludovico lent his ear, in a sort of idiotic ecstasy, to every syllable uttered by the Count.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But his dead man was alive again; had resumed his power of speaking, thinking, acting—a sufficient motive of exultation and emotion to the delighted jailer.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Not that he comprehended their meaning:—_There_, luckily, he was safe.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading But his dead man was alive again; had resumed his power of speaking, thinking, acting—a sufficient motive of exultation and emotion to the delighted jailer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that he comprehended their meaning:—_There_, luckily, he was safe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Elated by success, Ludovico lent his ear, in a sort of idiotic ecstasy, to every syllable uttered by the Count.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading But his dead man was alive again; had resumed his power of speaking, thinking, acting—a sufficient motive of exultation and emotion to the delighted jailer.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading But his dead man was alive again; had resumed his power of speaking, thinking, acting—a sufficient motive of exultation and emotion to the delighted jailer.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Not that he comprehended their meaning:—_There_, luckily, he was safe.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading He is saved.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Elated by success, Ludovico lent his ear, in a sort of idiotic ecstasy, to every syllable uttered by the Count.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading But his dead man was alive again; had resumed his power of speaking, thinking, acting—a sufficient motive of exultation and emotion to the delighted jailer.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Elated by success, Ludovico lent his ear, in a sort of idiotic ecstasy, to every syllable uttered by the Count.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading But his dead man was alive again; had resumed his power of speaking, thinking, acting—a sufficient motive of exultation and emotion to the delighted jailer.
syllablenounUS /ˈsɪləbəl/
a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
From this reading Elated by success, Ludovico lent his ear, in a sort of idiotic ecstasy, to every syllable uttered by the Count.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that he comprehended their meaning:—_There_, luckily, he was safe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Elated by success, Ludovico lent his ear, in a sort of idiotic ecstasy, to every syllable uttered by the Count.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not that he comprehended their meaning:—_There_, luckily, he was safe.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Not that he comprehended their meaning:—_There_, luckily, he was safe.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading But his dead man was alive again; had resumed his power of speaking, thinking, acting—a sufficient motive of exultation and emotion to the delighted jailer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Elated by success, Ludovico lent his ear, in a sort of idiotic ecstasy, to every syllable uttered by the Count.
communicated in words
From this reading Elated by success, Ludovico lent his ear, in a sort of idiotic ecstasy, to every syllable uttered by the Count.
VivanounUS /ˈviːvə/
an examination conducted by spoken communication
From this reading “_Viva!_” cried he; “_viva, evviva_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not that he comprehended their meaning:—_There_, luckily, he was safe.
