aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Agents of the police had been active in preparing the public mind, and as the sun rose above the narrow sea, the squares began to fill.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Agents of the police had been active in preparing the public mind, and as the sun rose above the narrow sea, the squares began to fill.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Another morning called the Venetians to their affairs.
AgentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Agents of the police had been active in preparing the public mind, and as the sun rose above the narrow sea, the squares began to fill.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Agents of the police had been active in preparing the public mind, and as the sun rose above the narrow sea, the squares began to fill.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another morning called the Venetians to their affairs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Agents of the police had been active in preparing the public mind, and as the sun rose above the narrow sea, the squares began to fill.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
bare-legged
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From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Agents of the police had been active in preparing the public mind, and as the sun rose above the narrow sea, the squares began to fill.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Agents of the police had been active in preparing the public mind, and as the sun rose above the narrow sea, the squares began to fill.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Another morning called the Venetians to their affairs.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
circumspectadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkəmspekt/
heedful of potential consequences
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
decliningverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
FALIERO
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From this reading MARINO FALIERO.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Agents of the police had been active in preparing the public mind, and as the sun rose above the narrow sea, the squares began to fill.
frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/
past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
gaberdinenoun
a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Agents of the police had been active in preparing the public mind, and as the sun rose above the narrow sea, the squares began to fill.
HebrewnounUS /ˈhiːbruː/
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Agents of the police had been active in preparing the public mind, and as the sun rose above the narrow sea, the squares began to fill.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "On--on-- It Is our knell, or that of Venice.--On."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "On--on-- It Is our knell, or that of Venice.--On."
knellverbUS /nel/
ring as in announcing death
From this reading "On--on-- It Is our knell, or that of Venice.--On."
laborersnounUS /ˈleɪbərərz/
plural of “laborer” — someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
MARINOnounUS /mərˈiːnoʊ/
Italian poet (1569-1625)
From this reading MARINO FALIERO.
martnounUS /mɑːrt/
an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Agents of the police had been active in preparing the public mind, and as the sun rose above the narrow sea, the squares began to fill.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Another morning called the Venetians to their affairs.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Agents of the police had been active in preparing the public mind, and as the sun rose above the narrow sea, the squares began to fill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "On--on-- It Is our knell, or that of Venice.--On."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "On--on-- It Is our knell, or that of Venice.--On."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "On--on-- It Is our knell, or that of Venice.--On."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "On--on-- It Is our knell, or that of Venice.--On."
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Agents of the police had been active in preparing the public mind, and as the sun rose above the narrow sea, the squares began to fill.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Agents of the police had been active in preparing the public mind, and as the sun rose above the narrow sea, the squares began to fill.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Agents of the police had been active in preparing the public mind, and as the sun rose above the narrow sea, the squares began to fill.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Agents of the police had been active in preparing the public mind, and as the sun rose above the narrow sea, the squares began to fill.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Agents of the police had been active in preparing the public mind, and as the sun rose above the narrow sea, the squares began to fill.
squaresnounUS /skwerz/
plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
From this reading Agents of the police had been active in preparing the public mind, and as the sun rose above the narrow sea, the squares began to fill.
not in physical motion
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Agents of the police had been active in preparing the public mind, and as the sun rose above the narrow sea, the squares began to fill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "On--on-- It Is our knell, or that of Venice.--On."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Another morning called the Venetians to their affairs.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Another morning called the Venetians to their affairs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Another morning called the Venetians to their affairs.
Venetians
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Another morning called the Venetians to their affairs.
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 "On--on-- It Is our knell, or that of Venice.--On."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
which person or people
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
showing curiosity
From this reading There were present the curious citizen in his, cloak and cap, bare-legged laborers in wondering awe, the circumspect Hebrew in his gaberdine and beard, masked gentlemen, and many an attentive stranger from among the thousands who still frequented that declining mart.
