used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the thought of the hero lying in his coffin, a lofty inspiration came to all noble hearts.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading La Foscarina knew how to receive it and to convert it to the thoughts and actions of daily life.
(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 LAST FAREWELL All the world seemed to have diminished in value.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The nomad woman had armed herself anew with courage, and planned the route of her next professional tour.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading The nomad woman had armed herself anew with courage, and planned the route of her next professional tour.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading The nomad woman had armed herself anew with courage, and planned the route of her next professional tour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It happened that her beloved surprised her at the time she was packing her familiar books, the little cherished treasures from which she never parted--things that for her possessed the power of imparting dreams or consolation.
dearly loved
From this reading It happened that her beloved surprised her at the time she was packing her familiar books, the little cherished treasures from which she never parted--things that for her possessed the power of imparting dreams or consolation.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading It happened that her beloved surprised her at the time she was packing her familiar books, the little cherished treasures from which she never parted--things that for her possessed the power of imparting dreams or consolation.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From the thought of the hero lying in his coffin, a lofty inspiration came to all noble hearts.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading It happened that her beloved surprised her at the time she was packing her familiar books, the little cherished treasures from which she never parted--things that for her possessed the power of imparting dreams or consolation.
coffinnounUS /ˈkɔːfɪn/
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading From the thought of the hero lying in his coffin, a lofty inspiration came to all noble hearts.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading It happened that her beloved surprised her at the time she was packing her familiar books, the little cherished treasures from which she never parted--things that for her possessed the power of imparting dreams or consolation.
convertverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərt/
change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading La Foscarina knew how to receive it and to convert it to the thoughts and actions of daily life.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The nomad woman had armed herself anew with courage, and planned the route of her next professional tour.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading La Foscarina knew how to receive it and to convert it to the thoughts and actions of daily life.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading THE LAST FAREWELL All the world seemed to have diminished in value.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading It happened that her beloved surprised her at the time she was packing her familiar books, the little cherished treasures from which she never parted--things that for her possessed the power of imparting dreams or consolation.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading It happened that her beloved surprised her at the time she was packing her familiar books, the little cherished treasures from which she never parted--things that for her possessed the power of imparting dreams or consolation.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading THE LAST FAREWELL All the world seemed to have diminished in value.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It happened that her beloved surprised her at the time she was packing her familiar books, the little cherished treasures from which she never parted--things that for her possessed the power of imparting dreams or consolation.
Foscarina
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From this reading La Foscarina knew how to receive it and to convert it to the thoughts and actions of daily life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the thought of the hero lying in his coffin, a lofty inspiration came to all noble hearts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The nomad woman had armed herself anew with courage, and planned the route of her next professional tour.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happened that her beloved surprised her at the time she was packing her familiar books, the little cherished treasures from which she never parted--things that for her possessed the power of imparting dreams or consolation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE LAST FAREWELL All the world seemed to have diminished in value.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading From the thought of the hero lying in his coffin, a lofty inspiration came to all noble hearts.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The nomad woman had armed herself anew with courage, and planned the route of her next professional tour.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading From the thought of the hero lying in his coffin, a lofty inspiration came to all noble hearts.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The nomad woman had armed herself anew with courage, and planned the route of her next professional tour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the thought of the hero lying in his coffin, a lofty inspiration came to all noble hearts.
how
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From this reading La Foscarina knew how to receive it and to convert it to the thoughts and actions of daily life.
impartingnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the transmission of information
From this reading It happened that her beloved surprised her at the time she was packing her familiar books, the little cherished treasures from which she never parted--things that for her possessed the power of imparting dreams or consolation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LAST FAREWELL All the world seemed to have diminished in value.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading From the thought of the hero lying in his coffin, a lofty inspiration came to all noble hearts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading La Foscarina knew how to receive it and to convert it to the thoughts and actions of daily life.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading La Foscarina knew how to receive it and to convert it to the thoughts and actions of daily life.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading La Foscarina knew how to receive it and to convert it to the thoughts and actions of daily life.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST FAREWELL All the world seemed to have diminished in value.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading La Foscarina knew how to receive it and to convert it to the thoughts and actions of daily life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It happened that her beloved surprised her at the time she was packing her familiar books, the little cherished treasures from which she never parted--things that for her possessed the power of imparting dreams or consolation.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading From the thought of the hero lying in his coffin, a lofty inspiration came to all noble hearts.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading From the thought of the hero lying in his coffin, a lofty inspiration came to all noble hearts.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It happened that her beloved surprised her at the time she was packing her familiar books, the little cherished treasures from which she never parted--things that for her possessed the power of imparting dreams or consolation.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The nomad woman had armed herself anew with courage, and planned the route of her next professional tour.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading From the thought of the hero lying in his coffin, a lofty inspiration came to all noble hearts.
nomadnounUS /ˈnoʊmæd/
a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons
From this reading The nomad woman had armed herself anew with courage, and planned the route of her next professional tour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The nomad woman had armed herself anew with courage, and planned the route of her next professional tour.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It happened that her beloved surprised her at the time she was packing her familiar books, the little cherished treasures from which she never parted--things that for her possessed the power of imparting dreams or consolation.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading It happened that her beloved surprised her at the time she was packing her familiar books, the little cherished treasures from which she never parted--things that for her possessed the power of imparting dreams or consolation.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading It happened that her beloved surprised her at the time she was packing her familiar books, the little cherished treasures from which she never parted--things that for her possessed the power of imparting dreams or consolation.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading The nomad woman had armed herself anew with courage, and planned the route of her next professional tour.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading It happened that her beloved surprised her at the time she was packing her familiar books, the little cherished treasures from which she never parted--things that for her possessed the power of imparting dreams or consolation.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It happened that her beloved surprised her at the time she was packing her familiar books, the little cherished treasures from which she never parted--things that for her possessed the power of imparting dreams or consolation.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading The nomad woman had armed herself anew with courage, and planned the route of her next professional tour.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading La Foscarina knew how to receive it and to convert it to the thoughts and actions of daily life.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading The nomad woman had armed herself anew with courage, and planned the route of her next professional tour.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE LAST FAREWELL All the world seemed to have diminished in value.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It happened that her beloved surprised her at the time she was packing her familiar books, the little cherished treasures from which she never parted--things that for her possessed the power of imparting dreams or consolation.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading It happened that her beloved surprised her at the time she was packing her familiar books, the little cherished treasures from which she never parted--things that for her possessed the power of imparting dreams or consolation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It happened that her beloved surprised her at the time she was packing her familiar books, the little cherished treasures from which she never parted--things that for her possessed the power of imparting dreams or consolation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST FAREWELL All the world seemed to have diminished in value.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It happened that her beloved surprised her at the time she was packing her familiar books, the little cherished treasures from which she never parted--things that for her possessed the power of imparting dreams or consolation.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading From the thought of the hero lying in his coffin, a lofty inspiration came to all noble hearts.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading La Foscarina knew how to receive it and to convert it to the thoughts and actions of daily life.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It happened that her beloved surprised her at the time she was packing her familiar books, the little cherished treasures from which she never parted--things that for her possessed the power of imparting dreams or consolation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LAST FAREWELL All the world seemed to have diminished in value.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading The nomad woman had armed herself anew with courage, and planned the route of her next professional tour.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading It happened that her beloved surprised her at the time she was packing her familiar books, the little cherished treasures from which she never parted--things that for her possessed the power of imparting dreams or consolation.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading THE LAST FAREWELL All the world seemed to have diminished in value.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It happened that her beloved surprised her at the time she was packing her familiar books, the little cherished treasures from which she never parted--things that for her possessed the power of imparting dreams or consolation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It happened that her beloved surprised her at the time she was packing her familiar books, the little cherished treasures from which she never parted--things that for her possessed the power of imparting dreams or consolation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The nomad woman had armed herself anew with courage, and planned the route of her next professional tour.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The nomad woman had armed herself anew with courage, and planned the route of her next professional tour.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE LAST FAREWELL All the world seemed to have diminished in value.
