used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Many confused thoughts oppressed him, but they were like advancing and retreating waves breaking about the central rock of his one unalterable purpose.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading Many confused thoughts oppressed him, but they were like advancing and retreating waves breaking about the central rock of his one unalterable purpose.
anew
From this reading Beatrice did not speak again as she slowly walked up the steep ascent to the hotel.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Beatrice did not speak again as she slowly walked up the steep ascent to the hotel.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading Beatrice did not speak again as she slowly walked up the steep ascent to the hotel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
Bastianello
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading Beatrice did not speak again as she slowly walked up the steep ascent to the hotel.
Beatrice'snounUS /ˈbiːətrɪsɪz/
possessive form of “beatrice” — the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Many confused thoughts oppressed him, but they were like advancing and retreating waves breaking about the central rock of his one unalterable purpose.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Many confused thoughts oppressed him, but they were like advancing and retreating waves breaking about the central rock of his one unalterable purpose.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Many confused thoughts oppressed him, but they were like advancing and retreating waves breaking about the central rock of his one unalterable purpose.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Many confused thoughts oppressed him, but they were like advancing and retreating waves breaking about the central rock of his one unalterable purpose.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Beatrice did not speak again as she slowly walked up the steep ascent to the hotel.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He followed Beatrice till they reached the door of the house.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He followed Beatrice till they reached the door of the house.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He followed Beatrice till they reached the door of the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Many confused thoughts oppressed him, but they were like advancing and retreating waves breaking about the central rock of his one unalterable purpose.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Many confused thoughts oppressed him, but they were like advancing and retreating waves breaking about the central rock of his one unalterable purpose.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Beatrice did not speak again as she slowly walked up the steep ascent to the hotel.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He followed Beatrice till they reached the door of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
immediately past
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Many confused thoughts oppressed him, but they were like advancing and retreating waves breaking about the central rock of his one unalterable purpose.
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 Many confused thoughts oppressed him, but they were like advancing and retreating waves breaking about the central rock of his one unalterable purpose.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Beatrice did not speak again as she slowly walked up the steep ascent to the hotel.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Many confused thoughts oppressed him, but they were like advancing and retreating waves breaking about the central rock of his one unalterable purpose.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading Many confused thoughts oppressed him, but they were like advancing and retreating waves breaking about the central rock of his one unalterable purpose.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Many confused thoughts oppressed him, but they were like advancing and retreating waves breaking about the central rock of his one unalterable purpose.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He followed Beatrice till they reached the door of the house.
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Many confused thoughts oppressed him, but they were like advancing and retreating waves breaking about the central rock of his one unalterable purpose.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Many confused thoughts oppressed him, but they were like advancing and retreating waves breaking about the central rock of his one unalterable purpose.
Ruggiero
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beatrice did not speak again as she slowly walked up the steep ascent to the hotel.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Beatrice did not speak again as she slowly walked up the steep ascent to the hotel.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Then she turned and smiled at him, and turned again and went in.
express in speech
From this reading Beatrice did not speak again as she slowly walked up the steep ascent to the hotel.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Beatrice did not speak again as she slowly walked up the steep ascent to the hotel.
Teresina
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From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Beatrice did not speak again as she slowly walked up the steep ascent to the hotel.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many confused thoughts oppressed him, but they were like advancing and retreating waves breaking about the central rock of his one unalterable purpose.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Many confused thoughts oppressed him, but they were like advancing and retreating waves breaking about the central rock of his one unalterable purpose.
up to a particular time
From this reading He followed Beatrice till they reached the door of the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beatrice did not speak again as she slowly walked up the steep ascent to the hotel.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then she turned and smiled at him, and turned again and went in.
unalterableadjectiveUS /əˈnɔːltərəbəl/
not capable of being changed or altered
From this reading Many confused thoughts oppressed him, but they were like advancing and retreating waves breaking about the central rock of his one unalterable purpose.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Beatrice did not speak again as she slowly walked up the steep ascent to the hotel.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Beatrice did not speak again as she slowly walked up the steep ascent to the hotel.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Many confused thoughts oppressed him, but they were like advancing and retreating waves breaking about the central rock of his one unalterable purpose.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then she turned and smiled at him, and turned again and went in.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many confused thoughts oppressed him, but they were like advancing and retreating waves breaking about the central rock of his one unalterable purpose.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Bastianello and Teresina exchanged a word now and then in a whisper and Ruggiero came last, watching the dark outline of Beatrice's graceful figure, against the bright light which shone outside at the upper end of the tunnel.
