used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Masque of the Furies.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day was Palm Sunday, or Olive Sunday, as it was chiefly called in the olive-growing Valdarno; and the morning sun shone with a more delicious clearness for the yesterday’s rain.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next day was Palm Sunday, or Olive Sunday, as it was chiefly called in the olive-growing Valdarno; and the morning sun shone with a more delicious clearness for the yesterday’s rain.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then he descended the steps of the pulpit and turned away from that sight for ever.
benedictionnounUS /ˌbenəˈdɪkʃən/
the act of praying for divine protection
From this reading Once more he uttered the benediction, and saw the faces of men and women lifted towards him in venerating love.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The next day was Palm Sunday, or Olive Sunday, as it was chiefly called in the olive-growing Valdarno; and the morning sun shone with a more delicious clearness for the yesterday’s rain.
make calm or still
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
for the most part
From this reading The next day was Palm Sunday, or Olive Sunday, as it was chiefly called in the olive-growing Valdarno; and the morning sun shone with a more delicious clearness for the yesterday’s rain.
clearnessnounUS /ˈklɪrnəs/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading The next day was Palm Sunday, or Olive Sunday, as it was chiefly called in the olive-growing Valdarno; and the morning sun shone with a more delicious clearness for the yesterday’s rain.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day was Palm Sunday, or Olive Sunday, as it was chiefly called in the olive-growing Valdarno; and the morning sun shone with a more delicious clearness for the yesterday’s rain.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The next day was Palm Sunday, or Olive Sunday, as it was chiefly called in the olive-growing Valdarno; and the morning sun shone with a more delicious clearness for the yesterday’s rain.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Then he descended the steps of the pulpit and turned away from that sight for ever.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
at any time
From this reading Then he descended the steps of the pulpit and turned away from that sight for ever.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Once more he uttered the benediction, and saw the faces of men and women lifted towards him in venerating love.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next day was Palm Sunday, or Olive Sunday, as it was chiefly called in the olive-growing Valdarno; and the morning sun shone with a more delicious clearness for the yesterday’s rain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then he descended the steps of the pulpit and turned away from that sight for ever.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
Furies
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From this reading A Masque of the Furies.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day was Palm Sunday, or Olive Sunday, as it was chiefly called in the olive-growing Valdarno; and the morning sun shone with a more delicious clearness for the yesterday’s rain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The next day was Palm Sunday, or Olive Sunday, as it was chiefly called in the olive-growing Valdarno; and the morning sun shone with a more delicious clearness for the yesterday’s rain.
held up in the air
From this reading Once more he uttered the benediction, and saw the faces of men and women lifted towards him in venerating love.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Once more he uttered the benediction, and saw the faces of men and women lifted towards him in venerating love.
Marco
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From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
Masquenoun
a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
From this reading A Masque of the Furies.
the force of workers available
From this reading Once more he uttered the benediction, and saw the faces of men and women lifted towards him in venerating love.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The next day was Palm Sunday, or Olive Sunday, as it was chiefly called in the olive-growing Valdarno; and the morning sun shone with a more delicious clearness for the yesterday’s rain.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next day was Palm Sunday, or Olive Sunday, as it was chiefly called in the olive-growing Valdarno; and the morning sun shone with a more delicious clearness for the yesterday’s rain.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day was Palm Sunday, or Olive Sunday, as it was chiefly called in the olive-growing Valdarno; and the morning sun shone with a more delicious clearness for the yesterday’s rain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Masque of the Furies.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading The next day was Palm Sunday, or Olive Sunday, as it was chiefly called in the olive-growing Valdarno; and the morning sun shone with a more delicious clearness for the yesterday’s rain.
olive-growing
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From this reading The next day was Palm Sunday, or Olive Sunday, as it was chiefly called in the olive-growing Valdarno; and the morning sun shone with a more delicious clearness for the yesterday’s rain.
on one occasion
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The next day was Palm Sunday, or Olive Sunday, as it was chiefly called in the olive-growing Valdarno; and the morning sun shone with a more delicious clearness for the yesterday’s rain.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
PalmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading The next day was Palm Sunday, or Olive Sunday, as it was chiefly called in the olive-growing Valdarno; and the morning sun shone with a more delicious clearness for the yesterday’s rain.
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The next day was Palm Sunday, or Olive Sunday, as it was chiefly called in the olive-growing Valdarno; and the morning sun shone with a more delicious clearness for the yesterday’s rain.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
San
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From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
Savonarolanoun
Italian religious and political reformer
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
cut with a saw
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The next day was Palm Sunday, or Olive Sunday, as it was chiefly called in the olive-growing Valdarno; and the morning sun shone with a more delicious clearness for the yesterday’s rain.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Then he descended the steps of the pulpit and turned away from that sight for ever.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Then he descended the steps of the pulpit and turned away from that sight for ever.
not in physical motion
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The next day was Palm Sunday, or Olive Sunday, as it was chiefly called in the olive-growing Valdarno; and the morning sun shone with a more delicious clearness for the yesterday’s rain.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The next day was Palm Sunday, or Olive Sunday, as it was chiefly called in the olive-growing Valdarno; and the morning sun shone with a more delicious clearness for the yesterday’s rain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then he descended the steps of the pulpit and turned away from that sight for ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Masque of the Furies.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he descended the steps of the pulpit and turned away from that sight for ever.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
in the direction of
From this reading Once more he uttered the benediction, and saw the faces of men and women lifted towards him in venerating love.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then he descended the steps of the pulpit and turned away from that sight for ever.
unshakenadjectiveUS /ənˈʃeɪkən/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
communicated in words
From this reading Once more he uttered the benediction, and saw the faces of men and women lifted towards him in venerating love.
Valdarno
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From this reading The next day was Palm Sunday, or Olive Sunday, as it was chiefly called in the olive-growing Valdarno; and the morning sun shone with a more delicious clearness for the yesterday’s rain.
veneratingadjectiveUS /ˈvenəreɪtɪŋ/
feeling or manifesting veneration
From this reading Once more he uttered the benediction, and saw the faces of men and women lifted towards him in venerating love.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day was Palm Sunday, or Olive Sunday, as it was chiefly called in the olive-growing Valdarno; and the morning sun shone with a more delicious clearness for the yesterday’s rain.
belonging to which person
From this reading Once more Savonarola mounted the pulpit in San Marco, and saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshaken; and this morning in calm and sad sincerity he declared himself ready to die: in front of all visions he saw his own doom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next day was Palm Sunday, or Olive Sunday, as it was chiefly called in the olive-growing Valdarno; and the morning sun shone with a more delicious clearness for the yesterday’s rain.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Once more he uttered the benediction, and saw the faces of men and women lifted towards him in venerating love.
yesterday'snounUS /ˈjestərdeɪz/
possessive form of “yesterday” — the day immediately before today
From this reading The next day was Palm Sunday, or Olive Sunday, as it was chiefly called in the olive-growing Valdarno; and the morning sun shone with a more delicious clearness for the yesterday’s rain.
