a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading No, indeed, I am not."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
Antonio
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From this reading The following morning brought the funeral of Antonio.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Art thou not guilty!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
atonementnounUS /əˈtoʊnmənt/
compensation for a wrong
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The following morning brought the funeral of Antonio.
circulateverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪt/
become widely known and passed on
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following morning brought the funeral of Antonio.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading The following morning brought the funeral of Antonio.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading "Art thou not guilty!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading No, indeed, I am not."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading No, indeed, I am not."
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The following morning brought the funeral of Antonio.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
not any; not one
From this reading No, indeed, I am not."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Art thou not guilty!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The following morning brought the funeral of Antonio.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
regattanounUS /rɪˈɡɑːtə/
a meeting for boat races
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
ROGERSnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading ROGERS.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following morning brought the funeral of Antonio.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Art thou not guilty!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
unmeritedadjective
not merited or deserved
From this reading The agents of the police took the precaution to circulate in the city, that the Senate permitted this honor to the memory of the old fisherman, on account of his success in the regatta, and as some atonement for his unmerited and mysterious death.
