used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
(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 "Is all the friendship that we two have shared, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us,--oh! and is all forgot?"
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Giulia was in Naples, but she was neither enjoying herself nor benefiting herself, as much as she ought to have done.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
benefitingverbUS /ˈbenəfɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “benefit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading Giulia was in Naples, but she was neither enjoying herself nor benefiting herself, as much as she ought to have done.
Benvenuto
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From this reading Firstly, a demand for a certain ewer and chalice of silver, richly chased by Benvenuto, which were heirlooms, and held by Giulia in charge for her nephew and Isabella's son, the little Vespasiano.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Giulia was in Naples, but she was neither enjoying herself nor benefiting herself, as much as she ought to have done.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Firstly, a demand for a certain ewer and chalice of silver, richly chased by Benvenuto, which were heirlooms, and held by Giulia in charge for her nephew and Isabella's son, the little Vespasiano.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Firstly, a demand for a certain ewer and chalice of silver, richly chased by Benvenuto, which were heirlooms, and held by Giulia in charge for her nephew and Isabella's son, the little Vespasiano.
chalicenounUS /ˈtʃælɪs/
a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup
From this reading Firstly, a demand for a certain ewer and chalice of silver, richly chased by Benvenuto, which were heirlooms, and held by Giulia in charge for her nephew and Isabella's son, the little Vespasiano.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Firstly, a demand for a certain ewer and chalice of silver, richly chased by Benvenuto, which were heirlooms, and held by Giulia in charge for her nephew and Isabella's son, the little Vespasiano.
chasednounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading Firstly, a demand for a certain ewer and chalice of silver, richly chased by Benvenuto, which were heirlooms, and held by Giulia in charge for her nephew and Isabella's son, the little Vespasiano.
chid
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From this reading "Is all the friendship that we two have shared, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us,--oh! and is all forgot?"
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
daughter-in-lawnounUS /ˈdɔːtərɪnlɔː/
the wife of your son
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Firstly, a demand for a certain ewer and chalice of silver, richly chased by Benvenuto, which were heirlooms, and held by Giulia in charge for her nephew and Isabella's son, the little Vespasiano.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Giulia was in Naples, but she was neither enjoying herself nor benefiting herself, as much as she ought to have done.
increase twofold
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Giulia was in Naples, but she was neither enjoying herself nor benefiting herself, as much as she ought to have done.
estrangedadjectiveUS /eˈstreɪndʒd/
caused to be unloved
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
ewernounUS /ˈjuːər/
an open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring
From this reading Firstly, a demand for a certain ewer and chalice of silver, richly chased by Benvenuto, which were heirlooms, and held by Giulia in charge for her nephew and Isabella's son, the little Vespasiano.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
FirstlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrstli/
before anything else
From this reading Firstly, a demand for a certain ewer and chalice of silver, richly chased by Benvenuto, which were heirlooms, and held by Giulia in charge for her nephew and Isabella's son, the little Vespasiano.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Is all the friendship that we two have shared, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us,--oh! and is all forgot?"
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "Is all the friendship that we two have shared, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us,--oh! and is all forgot?"
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading "Is all the friendship that we two have shared, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us,--oh! and is all forgot?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
Giulia
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From this reading Giulia was in Naples, but she was neither enjoying herself nor benefiting herself, as much as she ought to have done.
the act of departing
From this reading GOING TO LAW.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
hasty-footed
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From this reading "Is all the friendship that we two have shared, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us,--oh! and is all forgot?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Giulia was in Naples, but she was neither enjoying herself nor benefiting herself, as much as she ought to have done.
heirloomsnounUS /ˈerluːmz/
plural of “heirloom” — (law) any property that is considered by law or custom as inseparable from an inheritance is inherited with that inheritance
From this reading Firstly, a demand for a certain ewer and chalice of silver, richly chased by Benvenuto, which were heirlooms, and held by Giulia in charge for her nephew and Isabella's son, the little Vespasiano.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Firstly, a demand for a certain ewer and chalice of silver, richly chased by Benvenuto, which were heirlooms, and held by Giulia in charge for her nephew and Isabella's son, the little Vespasiano.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Giulia was in Naples, but she was neither enjoying herself nor benefiting herself, as much as she ought to have done.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Giulia was in Naples, but she was neither enjoying herself nor benefiting herself, as much as she ought to have done.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is all the friendship that we two have shared, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us,--oh! and is all forgot?"
Isabella's
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From this reading Firstly, a demand for a certain ewer and chalice of silver, richly chased by Benvenuto, which were heirlooms, and held by Giulia in charge for her nephew and Isabella's son, the little Vespasiano.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading GOING TO LAW.
the literary culture
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Firstly, a demand for a certain ewer and chalice of silver, richly chased by Benvenuto, which were heirlooms, and held by Giulia in charge for her nephew and Isabella's son, the little Vespasiano.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Giulia was in Naples, but she was neither enjoying herself nor benefiting herself, as much as she ought to have done.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading Giulia was in Naples, but she was neither enjoying herself nor benefiting herself, as much as she ought to have done.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Giulia was in Naples, but she was neither enjoying herself nor benefiting herself, as much as she ought to have done.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Firstly, a demand for a certain ewer and chalice of silver, richly chased by Benvenuto, which were heirlooms, and held by Giulia in charge for her nephew and Isabella's son, the little Vespasiano.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Giulia was in Naples, but she was neither enjoying herself nor benefiting herself, as much as she ought to have done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Is all the friendship that we two have shared, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us,--oh! and is all forgot?"
on one occasion
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Giulia was in Naples, but she was neither enjoying herself nor benefiting herself, as much as she ought to have done.
the act of departing politely
From this reading "Is all the friendship that we two have shared, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us,--oh! and is all forgot?"
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading Firstly, a demand for a certain ewer and chalice of silver, richly chased by Benvenuto, which were heirlooms, and held by Giulia in charge for her nephew and Isabella's son, the little Vespasiano.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading "Is all the friendship that we two have shared, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us,--oh! and is all forgot?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Giulia was in Naples, but she was neither enjoying herself nor benefiting herself, as much as she ought to have done.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Firstly, a demand for a certain ewer and chalice of silver, richly chased by Benvenuto, which were heirlooms, and held by Giulia in charge for her nephew and Isabella's son, the little Vespasiano.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
sister-in-lawnounUS /ˈsɪstərɪnlɔː/
the sister of your spouse
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
a male human offspring
From this reading Firstly, a demand for a certain ewer and chalice of silver, richly chased by Benvenuto, which were heirlooms, and held by Giulia in charge for her nephew and Isabella's son, the little Vespasiano.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
Sulmona
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From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOING TO LAW.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Is all the friendship that we two have shared, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us,--oh! and is all forgot?"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Is all the friendship that we two have shared, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us,--oh! and is all forgot?"
Vespasiano
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From this reading Firstly, a demand for a certain ewer and chalice of silver, richly chased by Benvenuto, which were heirlooms, and held by Giulia in charge for her nephew and Isabella's son, the little Vespasiano.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Giulia was in Naples, but she was neither enjoying herself nor benefiting herself, as much as she ought to have done.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Is all the friendship that we two have shared, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us,--oh! and is all forgot?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Firstly, a demand for a certain ewer and chalice of silver, richly chased by Benvenuto, which were heirlooms, and held by Giulia in charge for her nephew and Isabella's son, the little Vespasiano.
at the time that
From this reading "Is all the friendship that we two have shared, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us,--oh! and is all forgot?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Firstly, a demand for a certain ewer and chalice of silver, richly chased by Benvenuto, which were heirlooms, and held by Giulia in charge for her nephew and Isabella's son, the little Vespasiano.
which person or people
From this reading The Princess of Sulmona, who stood in the double relation to her of daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and who had once been her chosen companion and bosom friend, had, since her second marriage, been gradually estranged from her: and, from time to time, the Duchess had received letters from her in so altered a tone, that she might have exclaimed--
