used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Whenever any one is executed in Venice, it has to be done between those two columns, and that has made the spot most unlucky.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Because it might later make us run into a mud-bank," he answered merrily.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Whenever any one is executed in Venice, it has to be done between those two columns, and that has made the spot most unlucky.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why is it not a good plan?" asked Edith.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Whenever any one is executed in Venice, it has to be done between those two columns, and that has made the spot most unlucky.
for the reason that
From this reading "Because it might later make us run into a mud-bank," he answered merrily.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading People used to gamble there before it was the place for executions, but now, of course, no one thinks of such a thing."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Whenever any one is executed in Venice, it has to be done between those two columns, and that has made the spot most unlucky.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading People used to gamble there before it was the place for executions, but now, of course, no one thinks of such a thing."
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading People used to gamble there before it was the place for executions, but now, of course, no one thinks of such a thing."
Doge's
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From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "Whenever any one is executed in Venice, it has to be done between those two columns, and that has made the spot most unlucky.
Edith
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From this reading "Why is it not a good plan?" asked Edith.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading "Whenever any one is executed in Venice, it has to be done between those two columns, and that has made the spot most unlucky.
executionsnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃənz/
plural of “execution” — putting a condemned person to death
From this reading People used to gamble there before it was the place for executions, but now, of course, no one thinks of such a thing."
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading People used to gamble there before it was the place for executions, but now, of course, no one thinks of such a thing."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
gambleverbUS /ˈɡæmbəl/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading People used to gamble there before it was the place for executions, but now, of course, no one thinks of such a thing."
GIORGIO
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From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Whenever any one is executed in Venice, it has to be done between those two columns, and that has made the spot most unlucky.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Because it might later make us run into a mud-bank," he answered merrily.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
landing-place
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From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "Because it might later make us run into a mud-bank," he answered merrily.
go away from a place
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Whenever any one is executed in Venice, it has to be done between those two columns, and that has made the spot most unlucky.
engage in
From this reading "Because it might later make us run into a mud-bank," he answered merrily.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading "Because it might later make us run into a mud-bank," he answered merrily.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Because it might later make us run into a mud-bank," he answered merrily.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Whenever any one is executed in Venice, it has to be done between those two columns, and that has made the spot most unlucky.
mud-bank
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From this reading "Because it might later make us run into a mud-bank," he answered merrily.
not any; not one
From this reading People used to gamble there before it was the place for executions, but now, of course, no one thinks of such a thing."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading People used to gamble there before it was the place for executions, but now, of course, no one thinks of such a thing."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Whenever any one is executed in Venice, it has to be done between those two columns, and that has made the spot most unlucky.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People used to gamble there before it was the place for executions, but now, of course, no one thinks of such a thing."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading People used to gamble there before it was the place for executions, but now, of course, no one thinks of such a thing."
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
Rafael
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From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Because it might later make us run into a mud-bank," he answered merrily.
SAN
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From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Whenever any one is executed in Venice, it has to be done between those two columns, and that has made the spot most unlucky.
make square
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading People used to gamble there before it was the place for executions, but now, of course, no one thinks of such a thing."
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Whenever any one is executed in Venice, it has to be done between those two columns, and that has made the spot most unlucky.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading People used to gamble there before it was the place for executions, but now, of course, no one thinks of such a thing."
a special situation
From this reading People used to gamble there before it was the place for executions, but now, of course, no one thinks of such a thing."
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading People used to gamble there before it was the place for executions, but now, of course, no one thinks of such a thing."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Whenever any one is executed in Venice, it has to be done between those two columns, and that has made the spot most unlucky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading "Whenever any one is executed in Venice, it has to be done between those two columns, and that has made the spot most unlucky.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Because it might later make us run into a mud-bank," he answered merrily.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading People used to gamble there before it was the place for executions, but now, of course, no one thinks of such a thing."
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading "Whenever any one is executed in Venice, it has to be done between those two columns, and that has made the spot most unlucky.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading People used to gamble there before it was the place for executions, but now, of course, no one thinks of such a thing."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading "Whenever any one is executed in Venice, it has to be done between those two columns, and that has made the spot most unlucky.
in or at the place that
From this reading SUNSET FROM THE TOWER OF SAN GIORGIO "It is not a good plan to leave the square from the steps in front of the two great columns," Rafael explained, as he went toward the landing-place opposite the Doge's palace, where he always moored his boat.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why is it not a good plan?" asked Edith.
