used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hospitality is by no means a cardinal virtue in Italy.
acidadjectiveUS /ˈæsəd/
harsh or corrosive in tone
From this reading Even in the greatest houses, the bread and salt of the Arab is not offered to you--or, if offered at all, appears in the shape of such dangerously acid lemonade or such weak tea, it is best avoided.
(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 Even in the greatest houses, the bread and salt of the Arab is not offered to you--or, if offered at all, appears in the shape of such dangerously acid lemonade or such weak tea, it is best avoided.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even in the greatest houses, the bread and salt of the Arab is not offered to you--or, if offered at all, appears in the shape of such dangerously acid lemonade or such weak tea, it is best avoided.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Even in the greatest houses, the bread and salt of the Arab is not offered to you--or, if offered at all, appears in the shape of such dangerously acid lemonade or such weak tea, it is best avoided.
ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading Even in the greatest houses, the bread and salt of the Arab is not offered to you--or, if offered at all, appears in the shape of such dangerously acid lemonade or such weak tea, it is best avoided.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The ball at Casa Orsetti was much canvassed in Lucca.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Even in the greatest houses, the bread and salt of the Arab is not offered to you--or, if offered at all, appears in the shape of such dangerously acid lemonade or such weak tea, it is best avoided.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading THE COUNTESS ORSETTI'S BALL.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Even in the greatest houses, the bread and salt of the Arab is not offered to you--or, if offered at all, appears in the shape of such dangerously acid lemonade or such weak tea, it is best avoided.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Even in the greatest houses, the bread and salt of the Arab is not offered to you--or, if offered at all, appears in the shape of such dangerously acid lemonade or such weak tea, it is best avoided.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hospitality is by no means a cardinal virtue in Italy.
canvassedverbUS /ˈkænvəst/
past form of “canvass” — get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
From this reading The ball at Casa Orsetti was much canvassed in Lucca.
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading Hospitality is by no means a cardinal virtue in Italy.
CarnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
Casa
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From this reading The ball at Casa Orsetti was much canvassed in Lucca.
CasinonounUS /kəˈsiːnoʊ/
a public building for gambling and entertainment
From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading THE COUNTESS ORSETTI'S BALL.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
dangerouslyadverbUS /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li/
In a way that involves danger or risk.
From this reading Even in the greatest houses, the bread and salt of the Arab is not offered to you--or, if offered at all, appears in the shape of such dangerously acid lemonade or such weak tea, it is best avoided.
dei
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From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
dissipations
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From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
dominoesnounUS /ˈdɑːmənoʊz/
any of several games played with small rectangular blocks
From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
divisible by two
From this reading Even in the greatest houses, the bread and salt of the Arab is not offered to you--or, if offered at all, appears in the shape of such dangerously acid lemonade or such weak tea, it is best avoided.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
highest in quality
From this reading Even in the greatest houses, the bread and salt of the Arab is not offered to you--or, if offered at all, appears in the shape of such dangerously acid lemonade or such weak tea, it is best avoided.
HospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Hospitality is by no means a cardinal virtue in Italy.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Even in the greatest houses, the bread and salt of the Arab is not offered to you--or, if offered at all, appears in the shape of such dangerously acid lemonade or such weak tea, it is best avoided.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Even in the greatest houses, the bread and salt of the Arab is not offered to you--or, if offered at all, appears in the shape of such dangerously acid lemonade or such weak tea, it is best avoided.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ball at Casa Orsetti was much canvassed in Lucca.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hospitality is by no means a cardinal virtue in Italy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even in the greatest houses, the bread and salt of the Arab is not offered to you--or, if offered at all, appears in the shape of such dangerously acid lemonade or such weak tea, it is best avoided.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading Hospitality is by no means a cardinal virtue in Italy.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
lemonadenounUS /ˈleməˈneɪd/
sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice
From this reading Even in the greatest houses, the bread and salt of the Arab is not offered to you--or, if offered at all, appears in the shape of such dangerously acid lemonade or such weak tea, it is best avoided.
Lucca
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From this reading The ball at Casa Orsetti was much canvassed in Lucca.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Hospitality is by no means a cardinal virtue in Italy.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The ball at Casa Orsetti was much canvassed in Lucca.
not any; not one
From this reading Hospitality is by no means a cardinal virtue in Italy.
Nobili
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From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even in the greatest houses, the bread and salt of the Arab is not offered to you--or, if offered at all, appears in the shape of such dangerously acid lemonade or such weak tea, it is best avoided.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even in the greatest houses, the bread and salt of the Arab is not offered to you--or, if offered at all, appears in the shape of such dangerously acid lemonade or such weak tea, it is best avoided.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Even in the greatest houses, the bread and salt of the Arab is not offered to you--or, if offered at all, appears in the shape of such dangerously acid lemonade or such weak tea, it is best avoided.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Even in the greatest houses, the bread and salt of the Arab is not offered to you--or, if offered at all, appears in the shape of such dangerously acid lemonade or such weak tea, it is best avoided.
Orsetti
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From this reading The ball at Casa Orsetti was much canvassed in Lucca.
ORSETTI'S
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From this reading THE COUNTESS ORSETTI'S BALL.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading Even in the greatest houses, the bread and salt of the Arab is not offered to you--or, if offered at all, appears in the shape of such dangerously acid lemonade or such weak tea, it is best avoided.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Even in the greatest houses, the bread and salt of the Arab is not offered to you--or, if offered at all, appears in the shape of such dangerously acid lemonade or such weak tea, it is best avoided.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Even in the greatest houses, the bread and salt of the Arab is not offered to you--or, if offered at all, appears in the shape of such dangerously acid lemonade or such weak tea, it is best avoided.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Even in the greatest houses, the bread and salt of the Arab is not offered to you--or, if offered at all, appears in the shape of such dangerously acid lemonade or such weak tea, it is best avoided.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COUNTESS ORSETTI'S BALL.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even in the greatest houses, the bread and salt of the Arab is not offered to you--or, if offered at all, appears in the shape of such dangerously acid lemonade or such weak tea, it is best avoided.
veglioni
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From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Hospitality is by no means a cardinal virtue in Italy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ball at Casa Orsetti was much canvassed in Lucca.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Even in the greatest houses, the bread and salt of the Arab is not offered to you--or, if offered at all, appears in the shape of such dangerously acid lemonade or such weak tea, it is best avoided.
in or at the place that
From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Every year there are dances at the Casino dei Nobili, during the Carnival, and there are veglioni, or balls, at the theatre, where ladies go masked and in dominoes, but do not dance; but these annual dissipations are paid for by ticket.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Even in the greatest houses, the bread and salt of the Arab is not offered to you--or, if offered at all, appears in the shape of such dangerously acid lemonade or such weak tea, it is best avoided.
