aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I must speak to him as soon as possible about Enrica," was Trenta's thought on seeing him.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading He was so absorbed in his own thoughts that he did not perceive them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "With this report going about, there is not an hour to lose."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Count Marescotti was walking rapidly up and down in the shade before the Guinigi Palace when the cavaliere and Baldassare appeared.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Count Marescotti was walking rapidly up and down in the shade before the Guinigi Palace when the cavaliere and Baldassare appeared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I must speak to him as soon as possible about Enrica," was Trenta's thought on seeing him.
Baldassare
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Count Marescotti was walking rapidly up and down in the shade before the Guinigi Palace when the cavaliere and Baldassare appeared.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Count Marescotti was walking rapidly up and down in the shade before the Guinigi Palace when the cavaliere and Baldassare appeared.
cavaliere
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Count Marescotti was walking rapidly up and down in the shade before the Guinigi Palace when the cavaliere and Baldassare appeared.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading CHURCH OF SAN FREDIANO.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Count Marescotti was walking rapidly up and down in the shade before the Guinigi Palace when the cavaliere and Baldassare appeared.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was so absorbed in his own thoughts that he did not perceive them.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Count Marescotti was walking rapidly up and down in the shade before the Guinigi Palace when the cavaliere and Baldassare appeared.
Enrica
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I must speak to him as soon as possible about Enrica," was Trenta's thought on seeing him.
FREDIANO
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHURCH OF SAN FREDIANO.
the act of departing
From this reading "With this report going about, there is not an hour to lose."
Guinigi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Count Marescotti was walking rapidly up and down in the shade before the Guinigi Palace when the cavaliere and Baldassare appeared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was so absorbed in his own thoughts that he did not perceive them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I must speak to him as soon as possible about Enrica," was Trenta's thought on seeing him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was so absorbed in his own thoughts that he did not perceive them.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "With this report going about, there is not an hour to lose."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I must speak to him as soon as possible about Enrica," was Trenta's thought on seeing him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Count Marescotti was walking rapidly up and down in the shade before the Guinigi Palace when the cavaliere and Baldassare appeared.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "With this report going about, there is not an hour to lose."
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "With this report going about, there is not an hour to lose."
Marescotti
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Count Marescotti was walking rapidly up and down in the shade before the Guinigi Palace when the cavaliere and Baldassare appeared.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I must speak to him as soon as possible about Enrica," was Trenta's thought on seeing him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was so absorbed in his own thoughts that he did not perceive them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHURCH OF SAN FREDIANO.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I must speak to him as soon as possible about Enrica," was Trenta's thought on seeing him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was so absorbed in his own thoughts that he did not perceive them.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Count Marescotti was walking rapidly up and down in the shade before the Guinigi Palace when the cavaliere and Baldassare appeared.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading He was so absorbed in his own thoughts that he did not perceive them.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "I must speak to him as soon as possible about Enrica," was Trenta's thought on seeing him.
with speed
From this reading Count Marescotti was walking rapidly up and down in the shade before the Guinigi Palace when the cavaliere and Baldassare appeared.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading "With this report going about, there is not an hour to lose."
SAN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHURCH OF SAN FREDIANO.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "I must speak to him as soon as possible about Enrica," was Trenta's thought on seeing him.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Count Marescotti was walking rapidly up and down in the shade before the Guinigi Palace when the cavaliere and Baldassare appeared.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was so absorbed in his own thoughts that he did not perceive them.
in the near future
From this reading "I must speak to him as soon as possible about Enrica," was Trenta's thought on seeing him.
express in speech
From this reading "I must speak to him as soon as possible about Enrica," was Trenta's thought on seeing him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was so absorbed in his own thoughts that he did not perceive them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Count Marescotti was walking rapidly up and down in the shade before the Guinigi Palace when the cavaliere and Baldassare appeared.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was so absorbed in his own thoughts that he did not perceive them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "With this report going about, there is not an hour to lose."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "With this report going about, there is not an hour to lose."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I must speak to him as soon as possible about Enrica," was Trenta's thought on seeing him.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was so absorbed in his own thoughts that he did not perceive them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I must speak to him as soon as possible about Enrica," was Trenta's thought on seeing him.
Trenta's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I must speak to him as soon as possible about Enrica," was Trenta's thought on seeing him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Count Marescotti was walking rapidly up and down in the shade before the Guinigi Palace when the cavaliere and Baldassare appeared.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Count Marescotti was walking rapidly up and down in the shade before the Guinigi Palace when the cavaliere and Baldassare appeared.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Count Marescotti was walking rapidly up and down in the shade before the Guinigi Palace when the cavaliere and Baldassare appeared.
at the time that
From this reading Count Marescotti was walking rapidly up and down in the shade before the Guinigi Palace when the cavaliere and Baldassare appeared.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "With this report going about, there is not an hour to lose."