used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
admittancenounUS /ədˈmɪtəns/
the right to enter
From this reading She knocked firmly and confidently, like a person quite sure of admittance.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
Alessandro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few minutes later she was knocking at the door of Alessandro Stradella's lodgings near Santa Maria dell' Orto.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There she took the gondola that waited for passengers at the old traghetto, and she was quickly ferried over to the landing by the Palazzo Grimani.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
Bravi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After leaving the Bravi who had robbed her, she threaded the narrow ways northwards with a quick step till she came to a point near to the Fondaco dei Turchi on the Grand Canal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There she took the gondola that waited for passengers at the old traghetto, and she was quickly ferried over to the landing by the Palazzo Grimani.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After leaving the Bravi who had robbed her, she threaded the narrow ways northwards with a quick step till she came to a point near to the Fondaco dei Turchi on the Grand Canal.
CanalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(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 After leaving the Bravi who had robbed her, she threaded the narrow ways northwards with a quick step till she came to a point near to the Fondaco dei Turchi on the Grand Canal.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading She knocked firmly and confidently, like a person quite sure of admittance.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
dei
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After leaving the Bravi who had robbed her, she threaded the narrow ways northwards with a quick step till she came to a point near to the Fondaco dei Turchi on the Grand Canal.
dellnounUS /del/
a small wooded hollow
From this reading A few minutes later she was knocking at the door of Alessandro Stradella's lodgings near Santa Maria dell' Orto.
without deviation
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A few minutes later she was knocking at the door of Alessandro Stradella's lodgings near Santa Maria dell' Orto.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
ferriedverbUS /ˈferid/
inflected form of “ferry” — transport from one place to another
From this reading There she took the gondola that waited for passengers at the old traghetto, and she was quickly ferried over to the landing by the Palazzo Grimani.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few minutes later she was knocking at the door of Alessandro Stradella's lodgings near Santa Maria dell' Orto.
with resolute determination
From this reading She knocked firmly and confidently, like a person quite sure of admittance.
Fondaco
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After leaving the Bravi who had robbed her, she threaded the narrow ways northwards with a quick step till she came to a point near to the Fondaco dei Turchi on the Grand Canal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There she took the gondola that waited for passengers at the old traghetto, and she was quickly ferried over to the landing by the Palazzo Grimani.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
gondolanounUS /ˈɡɑːndələ/
a low flat-bottomed freight car with fixed sides but no roof
From this reading There she took the gondola that waited for passengers at the old traghetto, and she was quickly ferried over to the landing by the Palazzo Grimani.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading After leaving the Bravi who had robbed her, she threaded the narrow ways northwards with a quick step till she came to a point near to the Fondaco dei Turchi on the Grand Canal.
death of a person
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
Grimani
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There she took the gondola that waited for passengers at the old traghetto, and she was quickly ferried over to the landing by the Palazzo Grimani.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After leaving the Bravi who had robbed her, she threaded the narrow ways northwards with a quick step till she came to a point near to the Fondaco dei Turchi on the Grand Canal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading She knocked firmly and confidently, like a person quite sure of admittance.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading A few minutes later she was knocking at the door of Alessandro Stradella's lodgings near Santa Maria dell' Orto.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading There she took the gondola that waited for passengers at the old traghetto, and she was quickly ferried over to the landing by the Palazzo Grimani.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few minutes later she was knocking at the door of Alessandro Stradella's lodgings near Santa Maria dell' Orto.
the act of departing
From this reading After leaving the Bravi who had robbed her, she threaded the narrow ways northwards with a quick step till she came to a point near to the Fondaco dei Turchi on the Grand Canal.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She knocked firmly and confidently, like a person quite sure of admittance.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading A few minutes later she was knocking at the door of Alessandro Stradella's lodgings near Santa Maria dell' Orto.
something that is lost
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading A few minutes later she was knocking at the door of Alessandro Stradella's lodgings near Santa Maria dell' Orto.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A few minutes later she was knocking at the door of Alessandro Stradella's lodgings near Santa Maria dell' Orto.
monknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading After leaving the Bravi who had robbed her, she threaded the narrow ways northwards with a quick step till she came to a point near to the Fondaco dei Turchi on the Grand Canal.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading After leaving the Bravi who had robbed her, she threaded the narrow ways northwards with a quick step till she came to a point near to the Fondaco dei Turchi on the Grand Canal.
not any; not one
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
northwardsadverb
in a northern direction
From this reading After leaving the Bravi who had robbed her, she threaded the narrow ways northwards with a quick step till she came to a point near to the Fondaco dei Turchi on the Grand Canal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There she took the gondola that waited for passengers at the old traghetto, and she was quickly ferried over to the landing by the Palazzo Grimani.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After leaving the Bravi who had robbed her, she threaded the narrow ways northwards with a quick step till she came to a point near to the Fondaco dei Turchi on the Grand Canal.
Orto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few minutes later she was knocking at the door of Alessandro Stradella's lodgings near Santa Maria dell' Orto.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There she took the gondola that waited for passengers at the old traghetto, and she was quickly ferried over to the landing by the Palazzo Grimani.
Palazzo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There she took the gondola that waited for passengers at the old traghetto, and she was quickly ferried over to the landing by the Palazzo Grimani.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading There she took the gondola that waited for passengers at the old traghetto, and she was quickly ferried over to the landing by the Palazzo Grimani.
a human being
From this reading She knocked firmly and confidently, like a person quite sure of admittance.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading After leaving the Bravi who had robbed her, she threaded the narrow ways northwards with a quick step till she came to a point near to the Fondaco dei Turchi on the Grand Canal.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading After leaving the Bravi who had robbed her, she threaded the narrow ways northwards with a quick step till she came to a point near to the Fondaco dei Turchi on the Grand Canal.
with speed
From this reading There she took the gondola that waited for passengers at the old traghetto, and she was quickly ferried over to the landing by the Palazzo Grimani.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She knocked firmly and confidently, like a person quite sure of admittance.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading After leaving the Bravi who had robbed her, she threaded the narrow ways northwards with a quick step till she came to a point near to the Fondaco dei Turchi on the Grand Canal.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading A few minutes later she was knocking at the door of Alessandro Stradella's lodgings near Santa Maria dell' Orto.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading After leaving the Bravi who had robbed her, she threaded the narrow ways northwards with a quick step till she came to a point near to the Fondaco dei Turchi on the Grand Canal.
Stradella's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few minutes later she was knocking at the door of Alessandro Stradella's lodgings near Santa Maria dell' Orto.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She knocked firmly and confidently, like a person quite sure of admittance.
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 The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There she took the gondola that waited for passengers at the old traghetto, and she was quickly ferried over to the landing by the Palazzo Grimani.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There she took the gondola that waited for passengers at the old traghetto, and she was quickly ferried over to the landing by the Palazzo Grimani.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
threadedadjectiveUS /ˈθredɪd/
(of bolts or screws) having screw threads
From this reading After leaving the Bravi who had robbed her, she threaded the narrow ways northwards with a quick step till she came to a point near to the Fondaco dei Turchi on the Grand Canal.
up to a particular time
From this reading After leaving the Bravi who had robbed her, she threaded the narrow ways northwards with a quick step till she came to a point near to the Fondaco dei Turchi on the Grand Canal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading There she took the gondola that waited for passengers at the old traghetto, and she was quickly ferried over to the landing by the Palazzo Grimani.
traghetto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There she took the gondola that waited for passengers at the old traghetto, and she was quickly ferried over to the landing by the Palazzo Grimani.
Turchi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After leaving the Bravi who had robbed her, she threaded the narrow ways northwards with a quick step till she came to a point near to the Fondaco dei Turchi on the Grand Canal.
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 The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
precisely as stated
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading There she took the gondola that waited for passengers at the old traghetto, and she was quickly ferried over to the landing by the Palazzo Grimani.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There she took the gondola that waited for passengers at the old traghetto, and she was quickly ferried over to the landing by the Palazzo Grimani.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading After leaving the Bravi who had robbed her, she threaded the narrow ways northwards with a quick step till she came to a point near to the Fondaco dei Turchi on the Grand Canal.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
which person or people
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The lady who chose to go about Venice at dusk in the disguise of a monk encountered no further adventures after the loss of her ring; but she met with a very grave disappointment, of which the consequences directly concern this tale.
