used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOFIA Stelio entered La Foscarina's house like a spirit.
actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading "Ah, Stelio!" exclaimed the actress, rising with a start and hastening toward him impetuously, with all the spring of her eagerness that had been repressed by expectation.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, Stelio!" exclaimed the actress, rising with a start and hastening toward him impetuously, with all the spring of her eagerness that had been repressed by expectation.
(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 "Ah, Stelio!" exclaimed the actress, rising with a start and hastening toward him impetuously, with all the spring of her eagerness that had been repressed by expectation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Ah, Stelio!" exclaimed the actress, rising with a start and hastening toward him impetuously, with all the spring of her eagerness that had been repressed by expectation.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The hall, lighted by a galley lamp, appeared immense to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The detached cabin of a gondola standing on the pavement near the door, startled him as if he had suddenly seen a coffin.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading His mental exaltation changed the aspect of things.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Ah, Stelio!" exclaimed the actress, rising with a start and hastening toward him impetuously, with all the spring of her eagerness that had been repressed by expectation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The hall, lighted by a galley lamp, appeared immense to him.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The detached cabin of a gondola standing on the pavement near the door, startled him as if he had suddenly seen a coffin.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading His mental exaltation changed the aspect of things.
coffinnounUS /ˈkɔːfɪn/
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading The detached cabin of a gondola standing on the pavement near the door, startled him as if he had suddenly seen a coffin.
detachedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtætʃt/
showing lack of emotional involvement
From this reading The detached cabin of a gondola standing on the pavement near the door, startled him as if he had suddenly seen a coffin.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The detached cabin of a gondola standing on the pavement near the door, startled him as if he had suddenly seen a coffin.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading "Ah, Stelio!" exclaimed the actress, rising with a start and hastening toward him impetuously, with all the spring of her eagerness that had been repressed by expectation.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading SOFIA Stelio entered La Foscarina's house like a spirit.
exaltationnoun
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading His mental exaltation changed the aspect of things.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Ah, Stelio!" exclaimed the actress, rising with a start and hastening toward him impetuously, with all the spring of her eagerness that had been repressed by expectation.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading "Ah, Stelio!" exclaimed the actress, rising with a start and hastening toward him impetuously, with all the spring of her eagerness that had been repressed by expectation.
Foscarina's
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From this reading SOFIA Stelio entered La Foscarina's house like a spirit.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading The hall, lighted by a galley lamp, appeared immense to him.
gondolanounUS /ˈɡɑːndələ/
a low flat-bottomed freight car with fixed sides but no roof
From this reading The detached cabin of a gondola standing on the pavement near the door, startled him as if he had suddenly seen a coffin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The detached cabin of a gondola standing on the pavement near the door, startled him as if he had suddenly seen a coffin.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The hall, lighted by a galley lamp, appeared immense to him.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading "Ah, Stelio!" exclaimed the actress, rising with a start and hastening toward him impetuously, with all the spring of her eagerness that had been repressed by expectation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The detached cabin of a gondola standing on the pavement near the door, startled him as if he had suddenly seen a coffin.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Ah, Stelio!" exclaimed the actress, rising with a start and hastening toward him impetuously, with all the spring of her eagerness that had been repressed by expectation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The hall, lighted by a galley lamp, appeared immense to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mental exaltation changed the aspect of things.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading SOFIA Stelio entered La Foscarina's house like a spirit.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The detached cabin of a gondola standing on the pavement near the door, startled him as if he had suddenly seen a coffin.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The hall, lighted by a galley lamp, appeared immense to him.
impetuouslyadverb
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading "Ah, Stelio!" exclaimed the actress, rising with a start and hastening toward him impetuously, with all the spring of her eagerness that had been repressed by expectation.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading SOFIA Stelio entered La Foscarina's house like a spirit.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The hall, lighted by a galley lamp, appeared immense to him.
set afire or burning
From this reading The hall, lighted by a galley lamp, appeared immense to him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading SOFIA Stelio entered La Foscarina's house like a spirit.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading His mental exaltation changed the aspect of things.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The detached cabin of a gondola standing on the pavement near the door, startled him as if he had suddenly seen a coffin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His mental exaltation changed the aspect of things.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The detached cabin of a gondola standing on the pavement near the door, startled him as if he had suddenly seen a coffin.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading The detached cabin of a gondola standing on the pavement near the door, startled him as if he had suddenly seen a coffin.
repressedadjectiveUS /riˈprest/
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
From this reading "Ah, Stelio!" exclaimed the actress, rising with a start and hastening toward him impetuously, with all the spring of her eagerness that had been repressed by expectation.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "Ah, Stelio!" exclaimed the actress, rising with a start and hastening toward him impetuously, with all the spring of her eagerness that had been repressed by expectation.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The detached cabin of a gondola standing on the pavement near the door, startled him as if he had suddenly seen a coffin.
SOFIAnounUS /soʊˈfiːə/
capital and largest city of Bulgaria located in western Bulgaria
From this reading SOFIA Stelio entered La Foscarina's house like a spirit.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading SOFIA Stelio entered La Foscarina's house like a spirit.
the season of growth
From this reading "Ah, Stelio!" exclaimed the actress, rising with a start and hastening toward him impetuously, with all the spring of her eagerness that had been repressed by expectation.
having a supporting base
From this reading The detached cabin of a gondola standing on the pavement near the door, startled him as if he had suddenly seen a coffin.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Ah, Stelio!" exclaimed the actress, rising with a start and hastening toward him impetuously, with all the spring of her eagerness that had been repressed by expectation.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The detached cabin of a gondola standing on the pavement near the door, startled him as if he had suddenly seen a coffin.
Stelio
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From this reading SOFIA Stelio entered La Foscarina's house like a spirit.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The detached cabin of a gondola standing on the pavement near the door, startled him as if he had suddenly seen a coffin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Ah, Stelio!" exclaimed the actress, rising with a start and hastening toward him impetuously, with all the spring of her eagerness that had been repressed by expectation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His mental exaltation changed the aspect of things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading His mental exaltation changed the aspect of things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The hall, lighted by a galley lamp, appeared immense to him.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "Ah, Stelio!" exclaimed the actress, rising with a start and hastening toward him impetuously, with all the spring of her eagerness that had been repressed by expectation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Ah, Stelio!" exclaimed the actress, rising with a start and hastening toward him impetuously, with all the spring of her eagerness that had been repressed by expectation.
