adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Already it had been decided to raise a monument to Menotti and his companions.
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 All the families exiled by the ducal government were hastening back to recover possession of their confiscated property and of the graves of their dead.
AlreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already it had been decided to raise a monument to Menotti and his companions.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the families exiled by the ducal government were hastening back to recover possession of their confiscated property and of the graves of their dead.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The triumph of the liberals in Modena had revived public interest in the unsuccessful struggle of their predecessors, the men who, sixteen years earlier, had paid for the same attempt with their lives.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading All the families exiled by the ducal government were hastening back to recover possession of their confiscated property and of the graves of their dead.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Already it had been decided to raise a monument to Menotti and his companions.
blowverbUS /bloʊ/
exhale hard
From this reading I had measured the exact force of the blow I was going to deal.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All the families exiled by the ducal government were hastening back to recover possession of their confiscated property and of the graves of their dead.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Already it had been decided to raise a monument to Menotti and his companions.
confiscatedverbUS /ˈkɑːnfəskeɪtəd/
past form of “confiscate” — take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
From this reading All the families exiled by the ducal government were hastening back to recover possession of their confiscated property and of the graves of their dead.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading All the families exiled by the ducal government were hastening back to recover possession of their confiscated property and of the graves of their dead.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading I had measured the exact force of the blow I was going to deal.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading Already it had been decided to raise a monument to Menotti and his companions.
ducaladjectiveUS /ˈduːkəl/
of or belonging to or suitable for a duke
From this reading All the families exiled by the ducal government were hastening back to recover possession of their confiscated property and of the graves of their dead.
earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/
earlier in time; previously
From this reading The triumph of the liberals in Modena had revived public interest in the unsuccessful struggle of their predecessors, the men who, sixteen years earlier, had paid for the same attempt with their lives.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading I had measured the exact force of the blow I was going to deal.
exiledverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪld/
past form of “exile” — expel from a country
From this reading All the families exiled by the ducal government were hastening back to recover possession of their confiscated property and of the graves of their dead.
familiesnounUS /ˈfæməliz/
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading All the families exiled by the ducal government were hastening back to recover possession of their confiscated property and of the graves of their dead.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The triumph of the liberals in Modena had revived public interest in the unsuccessful struggle of their predecessors, the men who, sixteen years earlier, had paid for the same attempt with their lives.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading I had measured the exact force of the blow I was going to deal.
forty-eightadjective
being eight more than forty
From this reading The victors of 'forty-eight wished to honor the vanquished of 'thirty-two.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading I had measured the exact force of the blow I was going to deal.
governmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading All the families exiled by the ducal government were hastening back to recover possession of their confiscated property and of the graves of their dead.
gravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading All the families exiled by the ducal government were hastening back to recover possession of their confiscated property and of the graves of their dead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had measured the exact force of the blow I was going to deal.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading All the families exiled by the ducal government were hastening back to recover possession of their confiscated property and of the graves of their dead.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Already it had been decided to raise a monument to Menotti and his companions.
honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The victors of 'forty-eight wished to honor the vanquished of 'thirty-two.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had measured the exact force of the blow I was going to deal.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The triumph of the liberals in Modena had revived public interest in the unsuccessful struggle of their predecessors, the men who, sixteen years earlier, had paid for the same attempt with their lives.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The triumph of the liberals in Modena had revived public interest in the unsuccessful struggle of their predecessors, the men who, sixteen years earlier, had paid for the same attempt with their lives.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Already it had been decided to raise a monument to Menotti and his companions.
liberalsnounUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəlz/
plural of “liberal” — a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties
From this reading The triumph of the liberals in Modena had revived public interest in the unsuccessful struggle of their predecessors, the men who, sixteen years earlier, had paid for the same attempt with their lives.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The triumph of the liberals in Modena had revived public interest in the unsuccessful struggle of their predecessors, the men who, sixteen years earlier, had paid for the same attempt with their lives.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading I had measured the exact force of the blow I was going to deal.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The triumph of the liberals in Modena had revived public interest in the unsuccessful struggle of their predecessors, the men who, sixteen years earlier, had paid for the same attempt with their lives.
MenottinounUS /meˈnɔːtiː/
United States composer (born in Italy) of operas (born in 1911)
From this reading Already it had been decided to raise a monument to Menotti and his companions.
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From this reading The triumph of the liberals in Modena had revived public interest in the unsuccessful struggle of their predecessors, the men who, sixteen years earlier, had paid for the same attempt with their lives.
monumentnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading Already it had been decided to raise a monument to Menotti and his companions.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had measured the exact force of the blow I was going to deal.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The triumph of the liberals in Modena had revived public interest in the unsuccessful struggle of their predecessors, the men who, sixteen years earlier, had paid for the same attempt with their lives.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading All the families exiled by the ducal government were hastening back to recover possession of their confiscated property and of the graves of their dead.
predecessorsnounUS /ˈpredəsesərz/
plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading The triumph of the liberals in Modena had revived public interest in the unsuccessful struggle of their predecessors, the men who, sixteen years earlier, had paid for the same attempt with their lives.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading All the families exiled by the ducal government were hastening back to recover possession of their confiscated property and of the graves of their dead.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The triumph of the liberals in Modena had revived public interest in the unsuccessful struggle of their predecessors, the men who, sixteen years earlier, had paid for the same attempt with their lives.
raiseverbUS /reɪz/
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Already it had been decided to raise a monument to Menotti and his companions.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading All the families exiled by the ducal government were hastening back to recover possession of their confiscated property and of the graves of their dead.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading The triumph of the liberals in Modena had revived public interest in the unsuccessful struggle of their predecessors, the men who, sixteen years earlier, had paid for the same attempt with their lives.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading The triumph of the liberals in Modena had revived public interest in the unsuccessful struggle of their predecessors, the men who, sixteen years earlier, had paid for the same attempt with their lives.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading The triumph of the liberals in Modena had revived public interest in the unsuccessful struggle of their predecessors, the men who, sixteen years earlier, had paid for the same attempt with their lives.
struggleverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The triumph of the liberals in Modena had revived public interest in the unsuccessful struggle of their predecessors, the men who, sixteen years earlier, had paid for the same attempt with their lives.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had measured the exact force of the blow I was going to deal.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The triumph of the liberals in Modena had revived public interest in the unsuccessful struggle of their predecessors, the men who, sixteen years earlier, had paid for the same attempt with their lives.
thirty-twoadjective
being two more than thirty
From this reading The victors of 'forty-eight wished to honor the vanquished of 'thirty-two.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had measured the exact force of the blow I was going to deal.
triumphnounUS /ˈtraɪəmf/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The triumph of the liberals in Modena had revived public interest in the unsuccessful struggle of their predecessors, the men who, sixteen years earlier, had paid for the same attempt with their lives.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading The triumph of the liberals in Modena had revived public interest in the unsuccessful struggle of their predecessors, the men who, sixteen years earlier, had paid for the same attempt with their lives.
vanquishedverbUS /ˈvæŋkwɪʃt/
past form of “vanquish” — come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading The victors of 'forty-eight wished to honor the vanquished of 'thirty-two.
victorsnounUS /ˈvɪktərz/
plural of “victor” — a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading The victors of 'forty-eight wished to honor the vanquished of 'thirty-two.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had measured the exact force of the blow I was going to deal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the families exiled by the ducal government were hastening back to recover possession of their confiscated property and of the graves of their dead.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The triumph of the liberals in Modena had revived public interest in the unsuccessful struggle of their predecessors, the men who, sixteen years earlier, had paid for the same attempt with their lives.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The victors of 'forty-eight wished to honor the vanquished of 'thirty-two.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The triumph of the liberals in Modena had revived public interest in the unsuccessful struggle of their predecessors, the men who, sixteen years earlier, had paid for the same attempt with their lives.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading The triumph of the liberals in Modena had revived public interest in the unsuccessful struggle of their predecessors, the men who, sixteen years earlier, had paid for the same attempt with their lives.
