Abellino
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From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 IT must be superfluous to inform my readers that all Venice became furious at this new insolence.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IT must be superfluous to inform my readers that all Venice became furious at this new insolence.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IT must be superfluous to inform my readers that all Venice became furious at this new insolence.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading IT must be superfluous to inform my readers that all Venice became furious at this new insolence.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Within the memory of man had no one ever treated with such derision the celebrated Venetian police, or set the Doge’s power at defiance with such proud temerity.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading The priests in their sermons strove to rouse the slumbering vengeance of Heaven to crush this insolent offender.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading Within the memory of man had no one ever treated with such derision the celebrated Venetian police, or set the Doge’s power at defiance with such proud temerity.
derisionnounUS /dərˈɪʒən/
contemptuous laughter
From this reading Within the memory of man had no one ever treated with such derision the celebrated Venetian police, or set the Doge’s power at defiance with such proud temerity.
discoververbUS /dɪˈskʌvər/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
Doge's
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From this reading Within the memory of man had no one ever treated with such derision the celebrated Venetian police, or set the Doge’s power at defiance with such proud temerity.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Within the memory of man had no one ever treated with such derision the celebrated Venetian police, or set the Doge’s power at defiance with such proud temerity.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
extendedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstendəd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading IT must be superfluous to inform my readers that all Venice became furious at this new insolence.
GREATESTadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading THE TWO GREATEST MEN IN VENICE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Within the memory of man had no one ever treated with such derision the celebrated Venetian police, or set the Doge’s power at defiance with such proud temerity.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
HeavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading The priests in their sermons strove to rouse the slumbering vengeance of Heaven to crush this insolent offender.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TWO GREATEST MEN IN VENICE.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading IT must be superfluous to inform my readers that all Venice became furious at this new insolence.
insolencenounUS /ˈɪnsələns/
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
From this reading IT must be superfluous to inform my readers that all Venice became furious at this new insolence.
insolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsələnt/
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading The priests in their sermons strove to rouse the slumbering vengeance of Heaven to crush this insolent offender.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT must be superfluous to inform my readers that all Venice became furious at this new insolence.
look-out
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From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Within the memory of man had no one ever treated with such derision the celebrated Venetian police, or set the Doge’s power at defiance with such proud temerity.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Within the memory of man had no one ever treated with such derision the celebrated Venetian police, or set the Doge’s power at defiance with such proud temerity.
MENnounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading THE TWO GREATEST MEN IN VENICE.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading IT must be superfluous to inform my readers that all Venice became furious at this new insolence.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IT must be superfluous to inform my readers that all Venice became furious at this new insolence.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading IT must be superfluous to inform my readers that all Venice became furious at this new insolence.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Within the memory of man had no one ever treated with such derision the celebrated Venetian police, or set the Doge’s power at defiance with such proud temerity.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Within the memory of man had no one ever treated with such derision the celebrated Venetian police, or set the Doge’s power at defiance with such proud temerity.
offendernounUS /əˈfendər/
a person who transgresses moral or civil law
From this reading The priests in their sermons strove to rouse the slumbering vengeance of Heaven to crush this insolent offender.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Within the memory of man had no one ever treated with such derision the celebrated Venetian police, or set the Doge’s power at defiance with such proud temerity.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Within the memory of man had no one ever treated with such derision the celebrated Venetian police, or set the Doge’s power at defiance with such proud temerity.
patrolsnounUS /pəˈtroʊlz/
plural of “patrol” — a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
policenounUS /pəˈliːs/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Within the memory of man had no one ever treated with such derision the celebrated Venetian police, or set the Doge’s power at defiance with such proud temerity.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Within the memory of man had no one ever treated with such derision the celebrated Venetian police, or set the Doge’s power at defiance with such proud temerity.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The priests in their sermons strove to rouse the slumbering vengeance of Heaven to crush this insolent offender.
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Within the memory of man had no one ever treated with such derision the celebrated Venetian police, or set the Doge’s power at defiance with such proud temerity.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading IT must be superfluous to inform my readers that all Venice became furious at this new insolence.
researchesnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading The priests in their sermons strove to rouse the slumbering vengeance of Heaven to crush this insolent offender.
sbirri
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From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
sermonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrmənz/
plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading The priests in their sermons strove to rouse the slumbering vengeance of Heaven to crush this insolent offender.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Within the memory of man had no one ever treated with such derision the celebrated Venetian police, or set the Doge’s power at defiance with such proud temerity.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
slumberingverbUS /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep
From this reading The priests in their sermons strove to rouse the slumbering vengeance of Heaven to crush this insolent offender.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading The priests in their sermons strove to rouse the slumbering vengeance of Heaven to crush this insolent offender.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Within the memory of man had no one ever treated with such derision the celebrated Venetian police, or set the Doge’s power at defiance with such proud temerity.
superfluousadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading IT must be superfluous to inform my readers that all Venice became furious at this new insolence.
temeritynounUS /təˈmerəti/
fearless daring
From this reading Within the memory of man had no one ever treated with such derision the celebrated Venetian police, or set the Doge’s power at defiance with such proud temerity.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT must be superfluous to inform my readers that all Venice became furious at this new insolence.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TWO GREATEST MEN IN VENICE.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading IT must be superfluous to inform my readers that all Venice became furious at this new insolence.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT must be superfluous to inform my readers that all Venice became furious at this new insolence.
tracenounUS /treɪs/
a just detectable amount
From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
treatedadjectiveUS /ˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Within the memory of man had no one ever treated with such derision the celebrated Venetian police, or set the Doge’s power at defiance with such proud temerity.
TWOnounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE TWO GREATEST MEN IN VENICE.
VenetiannounUS /vəˈniːʃən/
a resident of Venice
From this reading Within the memory of man had no one ever treated with such derision the celebrated Venetian police, or set the Doge’s power at defiance with such proud temerity.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading The priests in their sermons strove to rouse the slumbering vengeance of Heaven to crush this insolent offender.
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 TWO GREATEST MEN IN VENICE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Within the memory of man had no one ever treated with such derision the celebrated Venetian police, or set the Doge’s power at defiance with such proud temerity.
WithinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within the memory of man had no one ever treated with such derision the celebrated Venetian police, or set the Doge’s power at defiance with such proud temerity.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading This occurrence threw the whole city into confusion; every one was on the look-out; the patrols were doubled; the sbirri extended their researches on all sides; yet no one could see, or hear, or discover the most distant trace of Abellino.
