adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The guest had come punctually, for the Baron had looked at his watch a moment before he was announced, and it was precisely eight o'clock.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The guest had come punctually, for the Baron had looked at his watch a moment before he was announced, and it was precisely eight o'clock.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The guest had come punctually, for the Baron had looked at his watch a moment before he was announced, and it was precisely eight o'clock.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sabina looked down modestly, as the nuns had told her to do when a young man was introduced to her.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The guest had come punctually, for the Baron had looked at his watch a moment before he was announced, and it was precisely eight o'clock.
BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Baron Volterra introduced Marino Malipieri to the two ladies.
BaronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading Malipieri bowed to the Baroness, who held out her hand cordially, and then to Sabina.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Donna Sabina Conti," said the Baron with extreme distinctness, in order that his guest should be quite sure of the young girl's identity.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The guest had come punctually, for the Baron had looked at his watch a moment before he was announced, and it was precisely eight o'clock.
bowedadjectiveUS /baʊd/
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Malipieri bowed to the Baroness, who held out her hand cordially, and then to Sabina.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The guest had come punctually, for the Baron had looked at his watch a moment before he was announced, and it was precisely eight o'clock.
Conti
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From this reading "Donna Sabina Conti," said the Baron with extreme distinctness, in order that his guest should be quite sure of the young girl's identity.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Malipieri bowed to the Baroness, who held out her hand cordially, and then to Sabina.
distinctnessnoun
the quality of being sharp and clear
From this reading "Donna Sabina Conti," said the Baron with extreme distinctness, in order that his guest should be quite sure of the young girl's identity.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Sabina looked down modestly, as the nuns had told her to do when a young man was introduced to her.
DonnanounUS /ˈdɑːnə/
an Italian woman of rank
From this reading "Donna Sabina Conti," said the Baron with extreme distinctness, in order that his guest should be quite sure of the young girl's identity.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Sabina looked down modestly, as the nuns had told her to do when a young man was introduced to her.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading The guest had come punctually, for the Baron had looked at his watch a moment before he was announced, and it was precisely eight o'clock.
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading "Donna Sabina Conti," said the Baron with extreme distinctness, in order that his guest should be quite sure of the young girl's identity.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The guest had come punctually, for the Baron had looked at his watch a moment before he was announced, and it was precisely eight o'clock.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "Donna Sabina Conti," said the Baron with extreme distinctness, in order that his guest should be quite sure of the young girl's identity.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The guest had come punctually, for the Baron had looked at his watch a moment before he was announced, and it was precisely eight o'clock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The guest had come punctually, for the Baron had looked at his watch a moment before he was announced, and it was precisely eight o'clock.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Malipieri bowed to the Baroness, who held out her hand cordially, and then to Sabina.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The guest had come punctually, for the Baron had looked at his watch a moment before he was announced, and it was precisely eight o'clock.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Malipieri bowed to the Baroness, who held out her hand cordially, and then to Sabina.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Malipieri bowed to the Baroness, who held out her hand cordially, and then to Sabina.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The guest had come punctually, for the Baron had looked at his watch a moment before he was announced, and it was precisely eight o'clock.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading "Donna Sabina Conti," said the Baron with extreme distinctness, in order that his guest should be quite sure of the young girl's identity.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Donna Sabina Conti," said the Baron with extreme distinctness, in order that his guest should be quite sure of the young girl's identity.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Baron Volterra introduced Marino Malipieri to the two ladies.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The guest had come punctually, for the Baron had looked at his watch a moment before he was announced, and it was precisely eight o'clock.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Baron Volterra introduced Marino Malipieri to the two ladies.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The guest had come punctually, for the Baron had looked at his watch a moment before he was announced, and it was precisely eight o'clock.
Malipieri
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Baron Volterra introduced Marino Malipieri to the two ladies.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Sabina looked down modestly, as the nuns had told her to do when a young man was introduced to her.
MarinonounUS /mərˈiːnoʊ/
Italian poet (1569-1625)
From this reading Baron Volterra introduced Marino Malipieri to the two ladies.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading Sabina looked down modestly, as the nuns had told her to do when a young man was introduced to her.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading The guest had come punctually, for the Baron had looked at his watch a moment before he was announced, and it was precisely eight o'clock.
nunsnounUS /nʌnz/
plural of “nun” — a woman religious
From this reading Sabina looked down modestly, as the nuns had told her to do when a young man was introduced to her.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The guest had come punctually, for the Baron had looked at his watch a moment before he was announced, and it was precisely eight o'clock.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Donna Sabina Conti," said the Baron with extreme distinctness, in order that his guest should be quite sure of the young girl's identity.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Donna Sabina Conti," said the Baron with extreme distinctness, in order that his guest should be quite sure of the young girl's identity.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Malipieri bowed to the Baroness, who held out her hand cordially, and then to Sabina.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The guest had come punctually, for the Baron had looked at his watch a moment before he was announced, and it was precisely eight o'clock.
punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading The guest had come punctually, for the Baron had looked at his watch a moment before he was announced, and it was precisely eight o'clock.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Donna Sabina Conti," said the Baron with extreme distinctness, in order that his guest should be quite sure of the young girl's identity.
Sabina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Malipieri bowed to the Baroness, who held out her hand cordially, and then to Sabina.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Donna Sabina Conti," said the Baron with extreme distinctness, in order that his guest should be quite sure of the young girl's identity.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Donna Sabina Conti," said the Baron with extreme distinctness, in order that his guest should be quite sure of the young girl's identity.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Donna Sabina Conti," said the Baron with extreme distinctness, in order that his guest should be quite sure of the young girl's identity.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Donna Sabina Conti," said the Baron with extreme distinctness, in order that his guest should be quite sure of the young girl's identity.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Baron Volterra introduced Marino Malipieri to the two ladies.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Malipieri bowed to the Baroness, who held out her hand cordially, and then to Sabina.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Baron Volterra introduced Marino Malipieri to the two ladies.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Sabina looked down modestly, as the nuns had told her to do when a young man was introduced to her.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Baron Volterra introduced Marino Malipieri to the two ladies.
Volterra
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Baron Volterra introduced Marino Malipieri to the two ladies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The guest had come punctually, for the Baron had looked at his watch a moment before he was announced, and it was precisely eight o'clock.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading The guest had come punctually, for the Baron had looked at his watch a moment before he was announced, and it was precisely eight o'clock.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Sabina looked down modestly, as the nuns had told her to do when a young man was introduced to her.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Malipieri bowed to the Baroness, who held out her hand cordially, and then to Sabina.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Donna Sabina Conti," said the Baron with extreme distinctness, in order that his guest should be quite sure of the young girl's identity.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Donna Sabina Conti," said the Baron with extreme distinctness, in order that his guest should be quite sure of the young girl's identity.
