used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the Palazzo Giustiniani that evening, Andrea said to Ippolita Albonico, 'Well then, it is a fixed thing that I expect you to-morrow between two and five?'
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A minute or two afterwards, her husband came up to Andrea and taking his arm with much effusion, began asking particulars about the duel.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A minute or two afterwards, her husband came up to Andrea and taking his arm with much effusion, began asking particulars about the duel.
Albonico
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From this reading At the Palazzo Giustiniani that evening, Andrea said to Ippolita Albonico, 'Well then, it is a fixed thing that I expect you to-morrow between two and five?'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the Palazzo Giustiniani that evening, Andrea said to Ippolita Albonico, 'Well then, it is a fixed thing that I expect you to-morrow between two and five?'
Andrea
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From this reading At the Palazzo Giustiniani that evening, Andrea said to Ippolita Albonico, 'Well then, it is a fixed thing that I expect you to-morrow between two and five?'
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She would like to have said: 'Then you are not going to fight to-morrow?' but she did not dare.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading A minute or two afterwards, her husband came up to Andrea and taking his arm with much effusion, began asking particulars about the duel.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading A minute or two afterwards, her husband came up to Andrea and taking his arm with much effusion, began asking particulars about the duel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the Palazzo Giustiniani that evening, Andrea said to Ippolita Albonico, 'Well then, it is a fixed thing that I expect you to-morrow between two and five?'
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A minute or two afterwards, her husband came up to Andrea and taking his arm with much effusion, began asking particulars about the duel.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading At the Palazzo Giustiniani that evening, Andrea said to Ippolita Albonico, 'Well then, it is a fixed thing that I expect you to-morrow between two and five?'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She would like to have said: 'Then you are not going to fight to-morrow?' but she did not dare.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A minute or two afterwards, her husband came up to Andrea and taking his arm with much effusion, began asking particulars about the duel.
colourlessadjective
lacking in variety and interest
From this reading He was a youngish man, slim, with very thin fair hair and colourless eyes and projecting teeth.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading She would like to have said: 'Then you are not going to fight to-morrow?' but she did not dare.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She would like to have said: 'Then you are not going to fight to-morrow?' but she did not dare.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading A minute or two afterwards, her husband came up to Andrea and taking his arm with much effusion, began asking particulars about the duel.
effusionnoun
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading A minute or two afterwards, her husband came up to Andrea and taking his arm with much effusion, began asking particulars about the duel.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading At the Palazzo Giustiniani that evening, Andrea said to Ippolita Albonico, 'Well then, it is a fixed thing that I expect you to-morrow between two and five?'
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading At the Palazzo Giustiniani that evening, Andrea said to Ippolita Albonico, 'Well then, it is a fixed thing that I expect you to-morrow between two and five?'
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was a youngish man, slim, with very thin fair hair and colourless eyes and projecting teeth.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He was a youngish man, slim, with very thin fair hair and colourless eyes and projecting teeth.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading She would like to have said: 'Then you are not going to fight to-morrow?' but she did not dare.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading At the Palazzo Giustiniani that evening, Andrea said to Ippolita Albonico, 'Well then, it is a fixed thing that I expect you to-morrow between two and five?'
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading At the Palazzo Giustiniani that evening, Andrea said to Ippolita Albonico, 'Well then, it is a fixed thing that I expect you to-morrow between two and five?'
Giustiniani
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From this reading At the Palazzo Giustiniani that evening, Andrea said to Ippolita Albonico, 'Well then, it is a fixed thing that I expect you to-morrow between two and five?'
the act of departing
From this reading She would like to have said: 'Then you are not going to fight to-morrow?' but she did not dare.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He was a youngish man, slim, with very thin fair hair and colourless eyes and projecting teeth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She would like to have said: 'Then you are not going to fight to-morrow?' but she did not dare.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a youngish man, slim, with very thin fair hair and colourless eyes and projecting teeth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A minute or two afterwards, her husband came up to Andrea and taking his arm with much effusion, began asking particulars about the duel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A minute or two afterwards, her husband came up to Andrea and taking his arm with much effusion, began asking particulars about the duel.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading A minute or two afterwards, her husband came up to Andrea and taking his arm with much effusion, began asking particulars about the duel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At the Palazzo Giustiniani that evening, Andrea said to Ippolita Albonico, 'Well then, it is a fixed thing that I expect you to-morrow between two and five?'
Ippolita
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From this reading At the Palazzo Giustiniani that evening, Andrea said to Ippolita Albonico, 'Well then, it is a fixed thing that I expect you to-morrow between two and five?'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the Palazzo Giustiniani that evening, Andrea said to Ippolita Albonico, 'Well then, it is a fixed thing that I expect you to-morrow between two and five?'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At the Palazzo Giustiniani that evening, Andrea said to Ippolita Albonico, 'Well then, it is a fixed thing that I expect you to-morrow between two and five?'
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She would like to have said: 'Then you are not going to fight to-morrow?' but she did not dare.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a youngish man, slim, with very thin fair hair and colourless eyes and projecting teeth.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading A minute or two afterwards, her husband came up to Andrea and taking his arm with much effusion, began asking particulars about the duel.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A minute or two afterwards, her husband came up to Andrea and taking his arm with much effusion, began asking particulars about the duel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She would like to have said: 'Then you are not going to fight to-morrow?' but she did not dare.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A minute or two afterwards, her husband came up to Andrea and taking his arm with much effusion, began asking particulars about the duel.
Palazzo
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From this reading At the Palazzo Giustiniani that evening, Andrea said to Ippolita Albonico, 'Well then, it is a fixed thing that I expect you to-morrow between two and five?'
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading A minute or two afterwards, her husband came up to Andrea and taking his arm with much effusion, began asking particulars about the duel.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading He was a youngish man, slim, with very thin fair hair and colourless eyes and projecting teeth.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading 'I have promised,' she replied.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading 'I have promised,' she replied.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading At the Palazzo Giustiniani that evening, Andrea said to Ippolita Albonico, 'Well then, it is a fixed thing that I expect you to-morrow between two and five?'
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She would like to have said: 'Then you are not going to fight to-morrow?' but she did not dare.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading He was a youngish man, slim, with very thin fair hair and colourless eyes and projecting teeth.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading A minute or two afterwards, her husband came up to Andrea and taking his arm with much effusion, began asking particulars about the duel.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading He was a youngish man, slim, with very thin fair hair and colourless eyes and projecting teeth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the Palazzo Giustiniani that evening, Andrea said to Ippolita Albonico, 'Well then, it is a fixed thing that I expect you to-morrow between two and five?'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the Palazzo Giustiniani that evening, Andrea said to Ippolita Albonico, 'Well then, it is a fixed thing that I expect you to-morrow between two and five?'
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At the Palazzo Giustiniani that evening, Andrea said to Ippolita Albonico, 'Well then, it is a fixed thing that I expect you to-morrow between two and five?'
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading He was a youngish man, slim, with very thin fair hair and colourless eyes and projecting teeth.
a special situation
From this reading At the Palazzo Giustiniani that evening, Andrea said to Ippolita Albonico, 'Well then, it is a fixed thing that I expect you to-morrow between two and five?'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the Palazzo Giustiniani that evening, Andrea said to Ippolita Albonico, 'Well then, it is a fixed thing that I expect you to-morrow between two and five?'
to-morrow
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From this reading At the Palazzo Giustiniani that evening, Andrea said to Ippolita Albonico, 'Well then, it is a fixed thing that I expect you to-morrow between two and five?'
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At the Palazzo Giustiniani that evening, Andrea said to Ippolita Albonico, 'Well then, it is a fixed thing that I expect you to-morrow between two and five?'
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A minute or two afterwards, her husband came up to Andrea and taking his arm with much effusion, began asking particulars about the duel.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was a youngish man, slim, with very thin fair hair and colourless eyes and projecting teeth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a youngish man, slim, with very thin fair hair and colourless eyes and projecting teeth.
(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 At the Palazzo Giustiniani that evening, Andrea said to Ippolita Albonico, 'Well then, it is a fixed thing that I expect you to-morrow between two and five?'
in the company of; together with
From this reading A minute or two afterwards, her husband came up to Andrea and taking his arm with much effusion, began asking particulars about the duel.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would like to have said: 'Then you are not going to fight to-morrow?' but she did not dare.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading At the Palazzo Giustiniani that evening, Andrea said to Ippolita Albonico, 'Well then, it is a fixed thing that I expect you to-morrow between two and five?'
youngishadjective
somewhat young
From this reading He was a youngish man, slim, with very thin fair hair and colourless eyes and projecting teeth.
