used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Late in the afternoon, Francis embarked in his gondola, and in an hour and a half landed at Pelestrina.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Late in the afternoon, Francis embarked in his gondola, and in an hour and a half landed at Pelestrina.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Late in the afternoon, Francis embarked in his gondola, and in an hour and a half landed at Pelestrina.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Late in the afternoon, Francis embarked in his gondola, and in an hour and a half landed at Pelestrina.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Late in the afternoon, Francis embarked in his gondola, and in an hour and a half landed at Pelestrina.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We heard rumours, from the men who brought our rations, that it was to be so," Rufino said; "but we have heard the same story a dozen times.
bearernounUS /ˈberər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading While this was being done, Francis went to Rufino's tent, and informed him of what was going on in Venice, and that the whole fleet would set sail on the morrow.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "We heard rumours, from the men who brought our rations, that it was to be so," Rufino said; "but we have heard the same story a dozen times.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "We heard rumours, from the men who brought our rations, that it was to be so," Rufino said; "but we have heard the same story a dozen times.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading While this was being done, Francis went to Rufino's tent, and informed him of what was going on in Venice, and that the whole fleet would set sail on the morrow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading Late in the afternoon, Francis embarked in his gondola, and in an hour and a half landed at Pelestrina.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading While this was being done, Francis went to Rufino's tent, and informed him of what was going on in Venice, and that the whole fleet would set sail on the morrow.
Francis
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From this reading Late in the afternoon, Francis embarked in his gondola, and in an hour and a half landed at Pelestrina.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "We heard rumours, from the men who brought our rations, that it was to be so," Rufino said; "but we have heard the same story a dozen times.
Giustiniani
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From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
the act of departing
From this reading While this was being done, Francis went to Rufino's tent, and informed him of what was going on in Venice, and that the whole fleet would set sail on the morrow.
gondolanounUS /ˈɡɑːndələ/
a low flat-bottomed freight car with fixed sides but no roof
From this reading Late in the afternoon, Francis embarked in his gondola, and in an hour and a half landed at Pelestrina.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Late in the afternoon, Francis embarked in his gondola, and in an hour and a half landed at Pelestrina.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We heard rumours, from the men who brought our rations, that it was to be so," Rufino said; "but we have heard the same story a dozen times.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "We heard rumours, from the men who brought our rations, that it was to be so," Rufino said; "but we have heard the same story a dozen times.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While this was being done, Francis went to Rufino's tent, and informed him of what was going on in Venice, and that the whole fleet would set sail on the morrow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Late in the afternoon, Francis embarked in his gondola, and in an hour and a half landed at Pelestrina.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Late in the afternoon, Francis embarked in his gondola, and in an hour and a half landed at Pelestrina.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Late in the afternoon, Francis embarked in his gondola, and in an hour and a half landed at Pelestrina.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading While this was being done, Francis went to Rufino's tent, and informed him of what was going on in Venice, and that the whole fleet would set sail on the morrow.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So, now, it is really true!
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Late in the afternoon, Francis embarked in his gondola, and in an hour and a half landed at Pelestrina.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late in the afternoon, Francis embarked in his gondola, and in an hour and a half landed at Pelestrina.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
Malamocco
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From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading While this was being done, Francis went to Rufino's tent, and informed him of what was going on in Venice, and that the whole fleet would set sail on the morrow.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading So, now, it is really true!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While this was being done, Francis went to Rufino's tent, and informed him of what was going on in Venice, and that the whole fleet would set sail on the morrow.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "We heard rumours, from the men who brought our rations, that it was to be so," Rufino said; "but we have heard the same story a dozen times.
Pelestrina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Late in the afternoon, Francis embarked in his gondola, and in an hour and a half landed at Pelestrina.
Pisani's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
rationsnounUS /ˈræʃənz/
plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
From this reading "We heard rumours, from the men who brought our rations, that it was to be so," Rufino said; "but we have heard the same story a dozen times.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading So, now, it is really true!
Rufino
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From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
Rufino's
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From this reading While this was being done, Francis went to Rufino's tent, and informed him of what was going on in Venice, and that the whole fleet would set sail on the morrow.
rumoursnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading "We heard rumours, from the men who brought our rations, that it was to be so," Rufino said; "but we have heard the same story a dozen times.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We heard rumours, from the men who brought our rations, that it was to be so," Rufino said; "but we have heard the same story a dozen times.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading While this was being done, Francis went to Rufino's tent, and informed him of what was going on in Venice, and that the whole fleet would set sail on the morrow.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "We heard rumours, from the men who brought our rations, that it was to be so," Rufino said; "but we have heard the same story a dozen times.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading While this was being done, Francis went to Rufino's tent, and informed him of what was going on in Venice, and that the whole fleet would set sail on the morrow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "We heard rumours, from the men who brought our rations, that it was to be so," Rufino said; "but we have heard the same story a dozen times.
in the near future
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "We heard rumours, from the men who brought our rations, that it was to be so," Rufino said; "but we have heard the same story a dozen times.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading While this was being done, Francis went to Rufino's tent, and informed him of what was going on in Venice, and that the whole fleet would set sail on the morrow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While this was being done, Francis went to Rufino's tent, and informed him of what was going on in Venice, and that the whole fleet would set sail on the morrow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Late in the afternoon, Francis embarked in his gondola, and in an hour and a half landed at Pelestrina.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While this was being done, Francis went to Rufino's tent, and informed him of what was going on in Venice, and that the whole fleet would set sail on the morrow.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "We heard rumours, from the men who brought our rations, that it was to be so," Rufino said; "but we have heard the same story a dozen times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading So, now, it is really true!
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading While this was being done, Francis went to Rufino's tent, and informed him of what was going on in Venice, and that the whole fleet would set sail on the morrow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We heard rumours, from the men who brought our rations, that it was to be so," Rufino said; "but we have heard the same story a dozen times.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading While this was being done, Francis went to Rufino's tent, and informed him of what was going on in Venice, and that the whole fleet would set sail on the morrow.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading While this was being done, Francis went to Rufino's tent, and informed him of what was going on in Venice, and that the whole fleet would set sail on the morrow.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While this was being done, Francis went to Rufino's tent, and informed him of what was going on in Venice, and that the whole fleet would set sail on the morrow.
which person or people
From this reading He was well known, to those posted there, as the bearer of Pisani's orders, and as soon as it became dark, Rufino Giustiniani, who was in command, ordered a dozen men to carry the light gondola across the island to the Malamocco channel.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading While this was being done, Francis went to Rufino's tent, and informed him of what was going on in Venice, and that the whole fleet would set sail on the morrow.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading While this was being done, Francis went to Rufino's tent, and informed him of what was going on in Venice, and that the whole fleet would set sail on the morrow.
