Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

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From this reading Was it he who opposed this confounded Abellino to Matteo, and charged him to mar my plans against her?

later than; following

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Was it he who opposed this confounded Abellino to Matteo, and charged him to mar my plans against her?

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

(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 “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Was it he who opposed this confounded Abellino to Matteo, and charged him to mar my plans against her?

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Has any one discovered my designs?

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading Was it he who opposed this confounded Abellino to Matteo, and charged him to mar my plans against her?

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading Was it he who opposed this confounded Abellino to Matteo, and charged him to mar my plans against her?

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY.

plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Has any one discovered my designs?

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Has any one discovered my designs?

thrown into a state of disarray or confusion

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Has any one discovered my designs?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Was it he who opposed this confounded Abellino to Matteo, and charged him to mar my plans against her?

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Was it he who opposed this confounded Abellino to Matteo, and charged him to mar my plans against her?

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I know well that Verrino loves Rosabella.

totally unlikely

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I know well that Verrino loves Rosabella.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading I know well that Verrino loves Rosabella.

make imperfect

From this reading Was it he who opposed this confounded Abellino to Matteo, and charged him to mar my plans against her?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Was it he who opposed this confounded Abellino to Matteo, and charged him to mar my plans against her?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Has any one discovered my designs?

a titled peer of the realm

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Has any one discovered my designs?

being in opposition or having an opponent

From this reading Was it he who opposed this confounded Abellino to Matteo, and charged him to mar my plans against her?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Was it he who opposed this confounded Abellino to Matteo, and charged him to mar my plans against her?

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I know well that Verrino loves Rosabella.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I know well that Verrino loves Rosabella.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

a resident of Venice

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I know well that Verrino loves Rosabella.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Was it he who opposed this confounded Abellino to Matteo, and charged him to mar my plans against her?

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading I know well that Verrino loves Rosabella.

which person or people

From this reading Was it he who opposed this confounded Abellino to Matteo, and charged him to mar my plans against her?

in the company of; together with

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.

but in spite of that

From this reading “CONFUSION!” exclaimed Parozzi, a Venetian nobleman of the first rank, as he paced his chamber with a disordered air on the morning after Matteo’s murder; “now all curses light upon the villain’s awkwardness; yet it seems inconceivable to me how all this should have fallen out so untowardly.