used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It meant action–a fascinating clue to follow, whether it led us to the jewels of the Doge or not.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It meant action–a fascinating clue to follow, whether it led us to the jewels of the Doge or not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And if this dry chronicle of the past should prove to be no colorless legend, but a living fact, palpitating with human interest, I should have material for a book indeed.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading A legend of the Renaissance reincarnated in the twentieth century–that must appeal to Jacqueline no less than to me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sun was just tipping the dome of the Salute as I fell asleep in my chair.
in a state of sleep
From this reading The sun was just tipping the dome of the Salute as I fell asleep in my chair.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And if this dry chronicle of the past should prove to be no colorless legend, but a living fact, palpitating with human interest, I should have material for a book indeed.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading And if this dry chronicle of the past should prove to be no colorless legend, but a living fact, palpitating with human interest, I should have material for a book indeed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And if this dry chronicle of the past should prove to be no colorless legend, but a living fact, palpitating with human interest, I should have material for a book indeed.
a period of 100 years
From this reading A legend of the Renaissance reincarnated in the twentieth century–that must appeal to Jacqueline no less than to me.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The sun was just tipping the dome of the Salute as I fell asleep in my chair.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading And if this dry chronicle of the past should prove to be no colorless legend, but a living fact, palpitating with human interest, I should have material for a book indeed.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading It meant action–a fascinating clue to follow, whether it led us to the jewels of the Doge or not.
colorlessadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərləs/
lacking in variety and interest
From this reading And if this dry chronicle of the past should prove to be no colorless legend, but a living fact, palpitating with human interest, I should have material for a book indeed.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading My compact with St. Hilary promised great things.
DogenounUS /doʊdʒ/
formerly the chief magistrate in the republics of Venice and Genoa
From this reading It meant action–a fascinating clue to follow, whether it led us to the jewels of the Doge or not.
domenounUS /doʊm/
a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward
From this reading The sun was just tipping the dome of the Salute as I fell asleep in my chair.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading And if this dry chronicle of the past should prove to be no colorless legend, but a living fact, palpitating with human interest, I should have material for a book indeed.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading And if this dry chronicle of the past should prove to be no colorless legend, but a living fact, palpitating with human interest, I should have material for a book indeed.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading It meant action–a fascinating clue to follow, whether it led us to the jewels of the Doge or not.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The sun was just tipping the dome of the Salute as I fell asleep in my chair.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It meant action–a fascinating clue to follow, whether it led us to the jewels of the Doge or not.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And if this dry chronicle of the past should prove to be no colorless legend, but a living fact, palpitating with human interest, I should have material for a book indeed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading My compact with St. Hilary promised great things.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And if this dry chronicle of the past should prove to be no colorless legend, but a living fact, palpitating with human interest, I should have material for a book indeed.
Hilary
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From this reading My compact with St. Hilary promised great things.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading And if this dry chronicle of the past should prove to be no colorless legend, but a living fact, palpitating with human interest, I should have material for a book indeed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The sun was just tipping the dome of the Salute as I fell asleep in my chair.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And if this dry chronicle of the past should prove to be no colorless legend, but a living fact, palpitating with human interest, I should have material for a book indeed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sun was just tipping the dome of the Salute as I fell asleep in my chair.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And if this dry chronicle of the past should prove to be no colorless legend, but a living fact, palpitating with human interest, I should have material for a book indeed.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading And if this dry chronicle of the past should prove to be no colorless legend, but a living fact, palpitating with human interest, I should have material for a book indeed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It meant action–a fascinating clue to follow, whether it led us to the jewels of the Doge or not.
Jacqueline
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From this reading A legend of the Renaissance reincarnated in the twentieth century–that must appeal to Jacqueline no less than to me.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading It meant action–a fascinating clue to follow, whether it led us to the jewels of the Doge or not.
and nothing more
From this reading The sun was just tipping the dome of the Salute as I fell asleep in my chair.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It meant action–a fascinating clue to follow, whether it led us to the jewels of the Doge or not.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading And if this dry chronicle of the past should prove to be no colorless legend, but a living fact, palpitating with human interest, I should have material for a book indeed.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading A legend of the Renaissance reincarnated in the twentieth century–that must appeal to Jacqueline no less than to me.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading And if this dry chronicle of the past should prove to be no colorless legend, but a living fact, palpitating with human interest, I should have material for a book indeed.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading And if this dry chronicle of the past should prove to be no colorless legend, but a living fact, palpitating with human interest, I should have material for a book indeed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A legend of the Renaissance reincarnated in the twentieth century–that must appeal to Jacqueline no less than to me.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It meant action–a fascinating clue to follow, whether it led us to the jewels of the Doge or not.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A legend of the Renaissance reincarnated in the twentieth century–that must appeal to Jacqueline no less than to me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The sun was just tipping the dome of the Salute as I fell asleep in my chair.
not any; not one
From this reading And if this dry chronicle of the past should prove to be no colorless legend, but a living fact, palpitating with human interest, I should have material for a book indeed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It meant action–a fascinating clue to follow, whether it led us to the jewels of the Doge or not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sun was just tipping the dome of the Salute as I fell asleep in my chair.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It meant action–a fascinating clue to follow, whether it led us to the jewels of the Doge or not.
palpitatingadjectiveUS /ˈpælpəteɪtɪŋ/
having a slight and rapid trembling motion
From this reading And if this dry chronicle of the past should prove to be no colorless legend, but a living fact, palpitating with human interest, I should have material for a book indeed.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading And if this dry chronicle of the past should prove to be no colorless legend, but a living fact, palpitating with human interest, I should have material for a book indeed.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading My compact with St. Hilary promised great things.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading And if this dry chronicle of the past should prove to be no colorless legend, but a living fact, palpitating with human interest, I should have material for a book indeed.
reincarnatedverbUS /ˌriːɪnˈkɑːrneɪtɪd/
past form of “reincarnate” — be born anew in another body after death
From this reading A legend of the Renaissance reincarnated in the twentieth century–that must appeal to Jacqueline no less than to me.
RenaissancenounUS /ˌrenəˈsɑːns/
the period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages and the rise of the modern world; a cultural rebirth from the 14th through the middle of the 17th centuries
From this reading A legend of the Renaissance reincarnated in the twentieth century–that must appeal to Jacqueline no less than to me.
SaluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading The sun was just tipping the dome of the Salute as I fell asleep in my chair.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And if this dry chronicle of the past should prove to be no colorless legend, but a living fact, palpitating with human interest, I should have material for a book indeed.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My compact with St. Hilary promised great things.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was just tipping the dome of the Salute as I fell asleep in my chair.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A legend of the Renaissance reincarnated in the twentieth century–that must appeal to Jacqueline no less than to me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A legend of the Renaissance reincarnated in the twentieth century–that must appeal to Jacqueline no less than to me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sun was just tipping the dome of the Salute as I fell asleep in my chair.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading My compact with St. Hilary promised great things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And if this dry chronicle of the past should prove to be no colorless legend, but a living fact, palpitating with human interest, I should have material for a book indeed.
tippingverbUS /ˈtɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “tip” — cause to tilt
From this reading The sun was just tipping the dome of the Salute as I fell asleep in my chair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It meant action–a fascinating clue to follow, whether it led us to the jewels of the Doge or not.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading A legend of the Renaissance reincarnated in the twentieth century–that must appeal to Jacqueline no less than to me.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It meant action–a fascinating clue to follow, whether it led us to the jewels of the Doge or not.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun was just tipping the dome of the Salute as I fell asleep in my chair.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It meant action–a fascinating clue to follow, whether it led us to the jewels of the Doge or not.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My compact with St. Hilary promised great things.
