the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Half an hour before the time appointed he appeared at the Palazzo Trenta.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Baldassare was, of course, invited by the cavaliere to join the proposed expedition to the tombs of the Trenta and to the Guinigi Tower.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Half an hour before the time appointed he appeared at the Palazzo Trenta.
subject to appointment
From this reading Half an hour before the time appointed he appeared at the Palazzo Trenta.
in a state of sleep
From this reading "If you have not been asleep since the ball, Baldassare--which is probable--perhaps you can tell me how Nera Boccarini is this morning?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Half an hour before the time appointed he appeared at the Palazzo Trenta.
Baldassare
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From this reading Baldassare was, of course, invited by the cavaliere to join the proposed expedition to the tombs of the Trenta and to the Guinigi Tower.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading "If you have not been asleep since the ball, Baldassare--which is probable--perhaps you can tell me how Nera Boccarini is this morning?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "If you have not been asleep since the ball, Baldassare--which is probable--perhaps you can tell me how Nera Boccarini is this morning?"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Half an hour before the time appointed he appeared at the Palazzo Trenta.
Boccarini
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From this reading "If you have not been asleep since the ball, Baldassare--which is probable--perhaps you can tell me how Nera Boccarini is this morning?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Baldassare was, of course, invited by the cavaliere to join the proposed expedition to the tombs of the Trenta and to the Guinigi Tower.
CALUMNYnounUS /ˈkæləmni/
a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
From this reading CALUMNY.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "If you have not been asleep since the ball, Baldassare--which is probable--perhaps you can tell me how Nera Boccarini is this morning?"
cavaliere
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From this reading Baldassare was, of course, invited by the cavaliere to join the proposed expedition to the tombs of the Trenta and to the Guinigi Tower.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Baldassare was, of course, invited by the cavaliere to join the proposed expedition to the tombs of the Trenta and to the Guinigi Tower.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Baldassare was, of course, invited by the cavaliere to join the proposed expedition to the tombs of the Trenta and to the Guinigi Tower.
Guinigi
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From this reading Baldassare was, of course, invited by the cavaliere to join the proposed expedition to the tombs of the Trenta and to the Guinigi Tower.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half an hour before the time appointed he appeared at the Palazzo Trenta.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "If you have not been asleep since the ball, Baldassare--which is probable--perhaps you can tell me how Nera Boccarini is this morning?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Half an hour before the time appointed he appeared at the Palazzo Trenta.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Half an hour before the time appointed he appeared at the Palazzo Trenta.
how
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From this reading "If you have not been asleep since the ball, Baldassare--which is probable--perhaps you can tell me how Nera Boccarini is this morning?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you have not been asleep since the ball, Baldassare--which is probable--perhaps you can tell me how Nera Boccarini is this morning?"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The cavaliere was ready, and they went out into the street together.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Baldassare was, of course, invited by the cavaliere to join the proposed expedition to the tombs of the Trenta and to the Guinigi Tower.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If you have not been asleep since the ball, Baldassare--which is probable--perhaps you can tell me how Nera Boccarini is this morning?"
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Baldassare was, of course, invited by the cavaliere to join the proposed expedition to the tombs of the Trenta and to the Guinigi Tower.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If you have not been asleep since the ball, Baldassare--which is probable--perhaps you can tell me how Nera Boccarini is this morning?"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "If you have not been asleep since the ball, Baldassare--which is probable--perhaps you can tell me how Nera Boccarini is this morning?"
Nera
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From this reading "If you have not been asleep since the ball, Baldassare--which is probable--perhaps you can tell me how Nera Boccarini is this morning?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "If you have not been asleep since the ball, Baldassare--which is probable--perhaps you can tell me how Nera Boccarini is this morning?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Baldassare was, of course, invited by the cavaliere to join the proposed expedition to the tombs of the Trenta and to the Guinigi Tower.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The cavaliere was ready, and they went out into the street together.
Palazzo
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From this reading Half an hour before the time appointed he appeared at the Palazzo Trenta.
by chance
From this reading "If you have not been asleep since the ball, Baldassare--which is probable--perhaps you can tell me how Nera Boccarini is this morning?"
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading "If you have not been asleep since the ball, Baldassare--which is probable--perhaps you can tell me how Nera Boccarini is this morning?"
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Baldassare was, of course, invited by the cavaliere to join the proposed expedition to the tombs of the Trenta and to the Guinigi Tower.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The cavaliere was ready, and they went out into the street together.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "If you have not been asleep since the ball, Baldassare--which is probable--perhaps you can tell me how Nera Boccarini is this morning?"
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The cavaliere was ready, and they went out into the street together.
express in words
From this reading "If you have not been asleep since the ball, Baldassare--which is probable--perhaps you can tell me how Nera Boccarini is this morning?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Baldassare was, of course, invited by the cavaliere to join the proposed expedition to the tombs of the Trenta and to the Guinigi Tower.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The cavaliere was ready, and they went out into the street together.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "If you have not been asleep since the ball, Baldassare--which is probable--perhaps you can tell me how Nera Boccarini is this morning?"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Half an hour before the time appointed he appeared at the Palazzo Trenta.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Baldassare was, of course, invited by the cavaliere to join the proposed expedition to the tombs of the Trenta and to the Guinigi Tower.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The cavaliere was ready, and they went out into the street together.
tombsnounUS /tuːmz/
plural of “tomb” — a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading Baldassare was, of course, invited by the cavaliere to join the proposed expedition to the tombs of the Trenta and to the Guinigi Tower.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Baldassare was, of course, invited by the cavaliere to join the proposed expedition to the tombs of the Trenta and to the Guinigi Tower.
Trenta
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From this reading Baldassare was, of course, invited by the cavaliere to join the proposed expedition to the tombs of the Trenta and to the Guinigi Tower.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Baldassare was, of course, invited by the cavaliere to join the proposed expedition to the tombs of the Trenta and to the Guinigi Tower.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The cavaliere was ready, and they went out into the street together.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "If you have not been asleep since the ball, Baldassare--which is probable--perhaps you can tell me how Nera Boccarini is this morning?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you have not been asleep since the ball, Baldassare--which is probable--perhaps you can tell me how Nera Boccarini is this morning?"
