used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They made the best of a bad bargain and returned to the fondaco Ziniani as rapidly as their gondolier could contrive a passage through the teeming canals.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Messer Ziniani heard their story with interest, not unmixed with amazement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They made the best of a bad bargain and returned to the fondaco Ziniani as rapidly as their gondolier could contrive a passage through the teeming canals.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Now, there is more to this than appears upon the surface.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They made the best of a bad bargain and returned to the fondaco Ziniani as rapidly as their gondolier could contrive a passage through the teeming canals.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading They made the best of a bad bargain and returned to the fondaco Ziniani as rapidly as their gondolier could contrive a passage through the teeming canals.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading They made the best of a bad bargain and returned to the fondaco Ziniani as rapidly as their gondolier could contrive a passage through the teeming canals.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading They made the best of a bad bargain and returned to the fondaco Ziniani as rapidly as their gondolier could contrive a passage through the teeming canals.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
canalsnounUS /kəˈnælz/
plural of “canal” — (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading They made the best of a bad bargain and returned to the fondaco Ziniani as rapidly as their gondolier could contrive a passage through the teeming canals.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
Comnenoi
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From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
contriveverbUS /kənˈtraɪv/
make or work out a plan for; devise
From this reading They made the best of a bad bargain and returned to the fondaco Ziniani as rapidly as their gondolier could contrive a passage through the teeming canals.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They made the best of a bad bargain and returned to the fondaco Ziniani as rapidly as their gondolier could contrive a passage through the teeming canals.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
dispersalnounUS /dɪˈspɜːrsəl/
the act of dispersing or diffusing something
From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
DogenounUS /doʊdʒ/
formerly the chief magistrate in the republics of Venice and Genoa
From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Say you Mocenigo was in the Square of St. Mark, and undisguised?" he exclaimed.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
fondaco
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From this reading They made the best of a bad bargain and returned to the fondaco Ziniani as rapidly as their gondolier could contrive a passage through the teeming canals.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
gondoliernounUS /ˌɡɑːndəˈlɪr/
a (Venetian) boatman who propels a gondola
From this reading They made the best of a bad bargain and returned to the fondaco Ziniani as rapidly as their gondolier could contrive a passage through the teeming canals.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Say you Mocenigo was in the Square of St. Mark, and undisguised?" he exclaimed.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Messer Ziniani heard their story with interest, not unmixed with amazement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Messer Ziniani heard their story with interest, not unmixed with amazement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now, there is more to this than appears upon the surface.
ISLEnounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They made the best of a bad bargain and returned to the fondaco Ziniani as rapidly as their gondolier could contrive a passage through the teeming canals.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading "Say you Mocenigo was in the Square of St. Mark, and undisguised?" he exclaimed.
Messer
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From this reading Messer Ziniani heard their story with interest, not unmixed with amazement.
Mocenigo
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From this reading "Say you Mocenigo was in the Square of St. Mark, and undisguised?" he exclaimed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Now, there is more to this than appears upon the surface.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Messer Ziniani heard their story with interest, not unmixed with amazement.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, there is more to this than appears upon the surface.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading They made the best of a bad bargain and returned to the fondaco Ziniani as rapidly as their gondolier could contrive a passage through the teeming canals.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
RABBITSnounUS /ˈræbəts/
plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
with speed
From this reading They made the best of a bad bargain and returned to the fondaco Ziniani as rapidly as their gondolier could contrive a passage through the teeming canals.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They made the best of a bad bargain and returned to the fondaco Ziniani as rapidly as their gondolier could contrive a passage through the teeming canals.
express in words
From this reading "Say you Mocenigo was in the Square of St. Mark, and undisguised?" he exclaimed.
make square
From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
St
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From this reading "Say you Mocenigo was in the Square of St. Mark, and undisguised?" he exclaimed.
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 Messer Ziniani heard their story with interest, not unmixed with amazement.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading "Now, there is more to this than appears upon the surface.
teemingadjectiveUS /ˈtiːmɪŋ/
abundantly filled with especially living things
From this reading They made the best of a bad bargain and returned to the fondaco Ziniani as rapidly as their gondolier could contrive a passage through the teeming canals.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Now, there is more to this than appears upon the surface.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They made the best of a bad bargain and returned to the fondaco Ziniani as rapidly as their gondolier could contrive a passage through the teeming canals.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Now, there is more to this than appears upon the surface.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They made the best of a bad bargain and returned to the fondaco Ziniani as rapidly as their gondolier could contrive a passage through the teeming canals.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Now, there is more to this than appears upon the surface.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They made the best of a bad bargain and returned to the fondaco Ziniani as rapidly as their gondolier could contrive a passage through the teeming canals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
undisguisedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈɡaɪzd/
plain to see
From this reading "Say you Mocenigo was in the Square of St. Mark, and undisguised?" he exclaimed.
unmixedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪkst/
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading Messer Ziniani heard their story with interest, not unmixed with amazement.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Now, there is more to this than appears upon the surface.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
Villehardouin
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From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ISLE OF RABBITS In the confusion caused by the dispersal of the crowd in the Square it was useless for the comrades to attempt to follow the Comnenoi or to remind Villehardouin of his promise to present them to the Doge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Messer Ziniani heard their story with interest, not unmixed with amazement.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Say you Mocenigo was in the Square of St. Mark, and undisguised?" he exclaimed.
Ziniani
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From this reading They made the best of a bad bargain and returned to the fondaco Ziniani as rapidly as their gondolier could contrive a passage through the teeming canals.
