Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Whom goeth Messer Lambertuccio threatening thus in such a fury?'

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I rose to my feet and was about to question him who he was and what ailed him, when, behold, in rushed Messer Lambertuccio, saying, "Where art thou, traitor?"

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From this reading I rose to my feet and was about to question him who he was and what ailed him, when, behold, in rushed Messer Lambertuccio, saying, "Where art thou, traitor?"

(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 The gentleman, going up, found his wife at the stairhead, all disordered and fearful, and said to her, 'What is all this?

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

From this reading The gentleman, going up, found his wife at the stairhead, all disordered and fearful, and said to her, 'What is all this?

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading The lady, withdrawing towards the chamber where Leonetto was, so he might hear her, answered, 'Sir, never had I the like of this fright.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading I rose to my feet and was about to question him who he was and what ailed him, when, behold, in rushed Messer Lambertuccio, saying, "Where art thou, traitor?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The gentleman, going up, found his wife at the stairhead, all disordered and fearful, and said to her, 'What is all this?

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

see with attention

From this reading I rose to my feet and was about to question him who he was and what ailed him, when, behold, in rushed Messer Lambertuccio, saying, "Where art thou, traitor?"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading The lady, withdrawing towards the chamber where Leonetto was, so he might hear her, answered, 'Sir, never had I the like of this fright.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

thrown into a state of disarray or confusion

From this reading The gentleman, going up, found his wife at the stairhead, all disordered and fearful, and said to her, 'What is all this?

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading The gentleman, going up, found his wife at the stairhead, all disordered and fearful, and said to her, 'What is all this?

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading I rose to my feet and was about to question him who he was and what ailed him, when, behold, in rushed Messer Lambertuccio, saying, "Where art thou, traitor?"

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

set up or found

From this reading The gentleman, going up, found his wife at the stairhead, all disordered and fearful, and said to her, 'What is all this?

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading The lady, withdrawing towards the chamber where Leonetto was, so he might hear her, answered, 'Sir, never had I the like of this fright.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading Whom goeth Messer Lambertuccio threatening thus in such a fury?'

a man of refinement

From this reading The gentleman, going up, found his wife at the stairhead, all disordered and fearful, and said to her, 'What is all this?

possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

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From this reading Whom goeth Messer Lambertuccio threatening thus in such a fury?'

the act of departing

From this reading The gentleman, going up, found his wife at the stairhead, all disordered and fearful, and said to her, 'What is all this?

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The lady, withdrawing towards the chamber where Leonetto was, so he might hear her, answered, 'Sir, never had I the like of this fright.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

a worker who hangs something

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

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

From this reading The lady, withdrawing towards the chamber where Leonetto was, so he might hear her, answered, 'Sir, never had I the like of this fright.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading The lady, withdrawing towards the chamber where Leonetto was, so he might hear her, answered, 'Sir, never had I the like of this fright.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

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

From this reading The gentleman, going up, found his wife at the stairhead, all disordered and fearful, and said to her, 'What is all this?

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

From this reading I rose to my feet and was about to question him who he was and what ailed him, when, behold, in rushed Messer Lambertuccio, saying, "Where art thou, traitor?"

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

From this reading The gentleman, going up, found his wife at the stairhead, all disordered and fearful, and said to her, 'What is all this?

an old word meaning “to this place”

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

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

From this reading The lady, withdrawing towards the chamber where Leonetto was, so he might hear her, answered, 'Sir, never had I the like of this fright.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Whom goeth Messer Lambertuccio threatening thus in such a fury?'

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

From this reading The gentleman, going up, found his wife at the stairhead, all disordered and fearful, and said to her, 'What is all this?

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

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The lady, withdrawing towards the chamber where Leonetto was, so he might hear her, answered, 'Sir, never had I the like of this fright.

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

From this reading Whom goeth Messer Lambertuccio threatening thus in such a fury?'

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

From this reading The lady, withdrawing towards the chamber where Leonetto was, so he might hear her, answered, 'Sir, never had I the like of this fright.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The lady, withdrawing towards the chamber where Leonetto was, so he might hear her, answered, 'Sir, never had I the like of this fright.

a woman of refinement

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

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

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

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

From this reading Whom goeth Messer Lambertuccio threatening thus in such a fury?'

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The lady, withdrawing towards the chamber where Leonetto was, so he might hear her, answered, 'Sir, never had I the like of this fright.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I rose to my feet and was about to question him who he was and what ailed him, when, behold, in rushed Messer Lambertuccio, saying, "Where art thou, traitor?"

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The lady, withdrawing towards the chamber where Leonetto was, so he might hear her, answered, 'Sir, never had I the like of this fright.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

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

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The lady, withdrawing towards the chamber where Leonetto was, so he might hear her, answered, 'Sir, never had I the like of this fright.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading I rose to my feet and was about to question him who he was and what ailed him, when, behold, in rushed Messer Lambertuccio, saying, "Where art thou, traitor?"

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading I rose to my feet and was about to question him who he was and what ailed him, when, behold, in rushed Messer Lambertuccio, saying, "Where art thou, traitor?"

done under pressure

From this reading I rose to my feet and was about to question him who he was and what ailed him, when, behold, in rushed Messer Lambertuccio, saying, "Where art thou, traitor?"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The gentleman, going up, found his wife at the stairhead, all disordered and fearful, and said to her, 'What is all this?

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading I rose to my feet and was about to question him who he was and what ailed him, when, behold, in rushed Messer Lambertuccio, saying, "Where art thou, traitor?"

term of address for a man

From this reading The lady, withdrawing towards the chamber where Leonetto was, so he might hear her, answered, 'Sir, never had I the like of this fright.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The lady, withdrawing towards the chamber where Leonetto was, so he might hear her, answered, 'Sir, never had I the like of this fright.

platform at the top of a staircase

From this reading The gentleman, going up, found his wife at the stairhead, all disordered and fearful, and said to her, 'What is all this?

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Whom goeth Messer Lambertuccio threatening thus in such a fury?'

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

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

From this reading The gentleman, going up, found his wife at the stairhead, all disordered and fearful, and said to her, 'What is all this?

in or at that place or location

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

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

From this reading The gentleman, going up, found his wife at the stairhead, all disordered and fearful, and said to her, 'What is all this?

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading I rose to my feet and was about to question him who he was and what ailed him, when, behold, in rushed Messer Lambertuccio, saying, "Where art thou, traitor?"

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading Whom goeth Messer Lambertuccio threatening thus in such a fury?'

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Whom goeth Messer Lambertuccio threatening thus in such a fury?'

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

From this reading The gentleman, going up, found his wife at the stairhead, all disordered and fearful, and said to her, 'What is all this?

in the direction of

From this reading The lady, withdrawing towards the chamber where Leonetto was, so he might hear her, answered, 'Sir, never had I the like of this fright.

someone who betrays his country by committing treason

From this reading I rose to my feet and was about to question him who he was and what ailed him, when, behold, in rushed Messer Lambertuccio, saying, "Where art thou, traitor?"

a shaky motion

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The gentleman, going up, found his wife at the stairhead, all disordered and fearful, and said to her, 'What is all this?

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

From this reading The lady, withdrawing towards the chamber where Leonetto was, so he might hear her, answered, 'Sir, never had I the like of this fright.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The gentleman, going up, found his wife at the stairhead, all disordered and fearful, and said to her, 'What is all this?

at the time that

From this reading I rose to my feet and was about to question him who he was and what ailed him, when, behold, in rushed Messer Lambertuccio, saying, "Where art thou, traitor?"

in or at the place that

From this reading The lady, withdrawing towards the chamber where Leonetto was, so he might hear her, answered, 'Sir, never had I the like of this fright.

which person or people

From this reading I rose to my feet and was about to question him who he was and what ailed him, when, behold, in rushed Messer Lambertuccio, saying, "Where art thou, traitor?"

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Whom goeth Messer Lambertuccio threatening thus in such a fury?'

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The gentleman, going up, found his wife at the stairhead, all disordered and fearful, and said to her, 'What is all this?

-ing form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading The lady, withdrawing towards the chamber where Leonetto was, so he might hear her, answered, 'Sir, never had I the like of this fright.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading There came fleeing hither but now a young man, whom I know not, followed by Messer Lambertuccio, hanger in hand, and finding by chance the door of this chamber open, said to me, all trembling, "For God's sake, madam, help me, that I be not slain in your arms."