used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The monk had taken hold of my waistband to follow me, and thus I was like a beast of burden who has to carry and draw along at the same time; and this on a steep and slippery roof.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Soradaci who had come as far as the opening, had orders to put the plate of lead back in its place, and then to go and pray to St. Francis for us.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When we were half-way up the monk asked me to stop, as one of his packets had slipped off, and he hoped it had not gone further than the gutter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The monk had taken hold of my waistband to follow me, and thus I was like a beast of burden who has to carry and draw along at the same time; and this on a steep and slippery roof.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Soradaci who had come as far as the opening, had orders to put the plate of lead back in its place, and then to go and pray to St. Francis for us.
Balbi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The monk had taken hold of my waistband to follow me, and thus I was like a beast of burden who has to carry and draw along at the same time; and this on a steep and slippery roof.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Keeping on my hands and knees, and grasping my pike firmly I pushed it obliquely between the joining of the plates of lead, and then holding the side of the plate which I had lifted I succeeded in drawing myself up to the summit of the roof.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading The monk had taken hold of my waistband to follow me, and thus I was like a beast of burden who has to carry and draw along at the same time; and this on a steep and slippery roof.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The monk had taken hold of my waistband to follow me, and thus I was like a beast of burden who has to carry and draw along at the same time; and this on a steep and slippery roof.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Soradaci who had come as far as the opening, had orders to put the plate of lead back in its place, and then to go and pray to St. Francis for us.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading The monk had taken hold of my waistband to follow me, and thus I was like a beast of burden who has to carry and draw along at the same time; and this on a steep and slippery roof.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Keeping on my hands and knees, and grasping my pike firmly I pushed it obliquely between the joining of the plates of lead, and then holding the side of the plate which I had lifted I succeeded in drawing myself up to the summit of the roof.
DucaladjectiveUS /ˈduːkəl/
of or belonging to or suitable for a duke
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
ExposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Soradaci who had come as far as the opening, had orders to put the plate of lead back in its place, and then to go and pray to St. Francis for us.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
with resolute determination
From this reading Keeping on my hands and knees, and grasping my pike firmly I pushed it obliquely between the joining of the plates of lead, and then holding the side of the plate which I had lifted I succeeded in drawing myself up to the summit of the roof.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The monk had taken hold of my waistband to follow me, and thus I was like a beast of burden who has to carry and draw along at the same time; and this on a steep and slippery roof.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
Francis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soradaci who had come as far as the opening, had orders to put the plate of lead back in its place, and then to go and pray to St. Francis for us.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading When we were half-way up the monk asked me to stop, as one of his packets had slipped off, and he hoped it had not gone further than the gutter.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Soradaci who had come as far as the opening, had orders to put the plate of lead back in its place, and then to go and pray to St. Francis for us.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When we were half-way up the monk asked me to stop, as one of his packets had slipped off, and he hoped it had not gone further than the gutter.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading Keeping on my hands and knees, and grasping my pike firmly I pushed it obliquely between the joining of the plates of lead, and then holding the side of the plate which I had lifted I succeeded in drawing myself up to the summit of the roof.
gutternounUS /ˈɡʌtər/
a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
From this reading When we were half-way up the monk asked me to stop, as one of his packets had slipped off, and he hoped it had not gone further than the gutter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Soradaci who had come as far as the opening, had orders to put the plate of lead back in its place, and then to go and pray to St. Francis for us.
half-way
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When we were half-way up the monk asked me to stop, as one of his packets had slipped off, and he hoped it had not gone further than the gutter.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Keeping on my hands and knees, and grasping my pike firmly I pushed it obliquely between the joining of the plates of lead, and then holding the side of the plate which I had lifted I succeeded in drawing myself up to the summit of the roof.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The monk had taken hold of my waistband to follow me, and thus I was like a beast of burden who has to carry and draw along at the same time; and this on a steep and slippery roof.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When we were half-way up the monk asked me to stop, as one of his packets had slipped off, and he hoped it had not gone further than the gutter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When we were half-way up the monk asked me to stop, as one of his packets had slipped off, and he hoped it had not gone further than the gutter.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The monk had taken hold of my waistband to follow me, and thus I was like a beast of burden who has to carry and draw along at the same time; and this on a steep and slippery roof.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Keeping on my hands and knees, and grasping my pike firmly I pushed it obliquely between the joining of the plates of lead, and then holding the side of the plate which I had lifted I succeeded in drawing myself up to the summit of the roof.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading When we were half-way up the monk asked me to stop, as one of his packets had slipped off, and he hoped it had not gone further than the gutter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Soradaci who had come as far as the opening, had orders to put the plate of lead back in its place, and then to go and pray to St. Francis for us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Keeping on my hands and knees, and grasping my pike firmly I pushed it obliquely between the joining of the plates of lead, and then holding the side of the plate which I had lifted I succeeded in drawing myself up to the summit of the roof.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Soradaci who had come as far as the opening, had orders to put the plate of lead back in its place, and then to go and pray to St. Francis for us.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading Keeping on my hands and knees, and grasping my pike firmly I pushed it obliquely between the joining of the plates of lead, and then holding the side of the plate which I had lifted I succeeded in drawing myself up to the summit of the roof.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Keeping on my hands and knees, and grasping my pike firmly I pushed it obliquely between the joining of the plates of lead, and then holding the side of the plate which I had lifted I succeeded in drawing myself up to the summit of the roof.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Keeping on my hands and knees, and grasping my pike firmly I pushed it obliquely between the joining of the plates of lead, and then holding the side of the plate which I had lifted I succeeded in drawing myself up to the summit of the roof.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Soradaci who had come as far as the opening, had orders to put the plate of lead back in its place, and then to go and pray to St. Francis for us.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
held up in the air
From this reading Keeping on my hands and knees, and grasping my pike firmly I pushed it obliquely between the joining of the plates of lead, and then holding the side of the plate which I had lifted I succeeded in drawing myself up to the summit of the roof.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The monk had taken hold of my waistband to follow me, and thus I was like a beast of burden who has to carry and draw along at the same time; and this on a steep and slippery roof.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
MainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
monknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading The monk had taken hold of my waistband to follow me, and thus I was like a beast of burden who has to carry and draw along at the same time; and this on a steep and slippery roof.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When we were half-way up the monk asked me to stop, as one of his packets had slipped off, and he hoped it had not gone further than the gutter.
obliquelyadverbUS /əˈbliːkli/
to, toward or at one side
From this reading Keeping on my hands and knees, and grasping my pike firmly I pushed it obliquely between the joining of the plates of lead, and then holding the side of the plate which I had lifted I succeeded in drawing myself up to the summit of the roof.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When we were half-way up the monk asked me to stop, as one of his packets had slipped off, and he hoped it had not gone further than the gutter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When we were half-way up the monk asked me to stop, as one of his packets had slipped off, and he hoped it had not gone further than the gutter.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Soradaci who had come as far as the opening, had orders to put the plate of lead back in its place, and then to go and pray to St. Francis for us.
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 Soradaci who had come as far as the opening, had orders to put the plate of lead back in its place, and then to go and pray to St. Francis for us.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
packetsnounUS /ˈpækɪts/
plural of “packet” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading When we were half-way up the monk asked me to stop, as one of his packets had slipped off, and he hoped it had not gone further than the gutter.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
pikenounUS /paɪk/
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
From this reading Keeping on my hands and knees, and grasping my pike firmly I pushed it obliquely between the joining of the plates of lead, and then holding the side of the plate which I had lifted I succeeded in drawing myself up to the summit of the roof.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Soradaci who had come as far as the opening, had orders to put the plate of lead back in its place, and then to go and pray to St. Francis for us.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Soradaci who had come as far as the opening, had orders to put the plate of lead back in its place, and then to go and pray to St. Francis for us.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Keeping on my hands and knees, and grasping my pike firmly I pushed it obliquely between the joining of the plates of lead, and then holding the side of the plate which I had lifted I succeeded in drawing myself up to the summit of the roof.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Soradaci who had come as far as the opening, had orders to put the plate of lead back in its place, and then to go and pray to St. Francis for us.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Keeping on my hands and knees, and grasping my pike firmly I pushed it obliquely between the joining of the plates of lead, and then holding the side of the plate which I had lifted I succeeded in drawing myself up to the summit of the roof.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Soradaci who had come as far as the opening, had orders to put the plate of lead back in its place, and then to go and pray to St. Francis for us.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
RiddingverbUS /ˈrɪdɪŋ/
inflected form of “rid” — relieve from
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The monk had taken hold of my waistband to follow me, and thus I was like a beast of burden who has to carry and draw along at the same time; and this on a steep and slippery roof.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Keeping on my hands and knees, and grasping my pike firmly I pushed it obliquely between the joining of the plates of lead, and then holding the side of the plate which I had lifted I succeeded in drawing myself up to the summit of the roof.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading When we were half-way up the monk asked me to stop, as one of his packets had slipped off, and he hoped it had not gone further than the gutter.
slipperyadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpəri/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
From this reading The monk had taken hold of my waistband to follow me, and thus I was like a beast of burden who has to carry and draw along at the same time; and this on a steep and slippery roof.
Soradaci
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soradaci who had come as far as the opening, had orders to put the plate of lead back in its place, and then to go and pray to St. Francis for us.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soradaci who had come as far as the opening, had orders to put the plate of lead back in its place, and then to go and pray to St. Francis for us.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading The monk had taken hold of my waistband to follow me, and thus I was like a beast of burden who has to carry and draw along at the same time; and this on a steep and slippery roof.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading When we were half-way up the monk asked me to stop, as one of his packets had slipped off, and he hoped it had not gone further than the gutter.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Keeping on my hands and knees, and grasping my pike firmly I pushed it obliquely between the joining of the plates of lead, and then holding the side of the plate which I had lifted I succeeded in drawing myself up to the summit of the roof.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Keeping on my hands and knees, and grasping my pike firmly I pushed it obliquely between the joining of the plates of lead, and then holding the side of the plate which I had lifted I succeeded in drawing myself up to the summit of the roof.
carry out
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The monk had taken hold of my waistband to follow me, and thus I was like a beast of burden who has to carry and draw along at the same time; and this on a steep and slippery roof.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When we were half-way up the monk asked me to stop, as one of his packets had slipped off, and he hoped it had not gone further than the gutter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Soradaci who had come as far as the opening, had orders to put the plate of lead back in its place, and then to go and pray to St. Francis for us.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The monk had taken hold of my waistband to follow me, and thus I was like a beast of burden who has to carry and draw along at the same time; and this on a steep and slippery roof.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The monk had taken hold of my waistband to follow me, and thus I was like a beast of burden who has to carry and draw along at the same time; and this on a steep and slippery roof.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The monk had taken hold of my waistband to follow me, and thus I was like a beast of burden who has to carry and draw along at the same time; and this on a steep and slippery roof.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Keeping on my hands and knees, and grasping my pike firmly I pushed it obliquely between the joining of the plates of lead, and then holding the side of the plate which I had lifted I succeeded in drawing myself up to the summit of the roof.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Soradaci who had come as far as the opening, had orders to put the plate of lead back in its place, and then to go and pray to St. Francis for us.
waistbandnoun
a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
From this reading The monk had taken hold of my waistband to follow me, and thus I was like a beast of burden who has to carry and draw along at the same time; and this on a steep and slippery roof.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The monk had taken hold of my waistband to follow me, and thus I was like a beast of burden who has to carry and draw along at the same time; and this on a steep and slippery roof.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we were half-way up the monk asked me to stop, as one of his packets had slipped off, and he hoped it had not gone further than the gutter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When we were half-way up the monk asked me to stop, as one of his packets had slipped off, and he hoped it had not gone further than the gutter.
at the time that
From this reading When we were half-way up the monk asked me to stop, as one of his packets had slipped off, and he hoped it had not gone further than the gutter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Escape--I Nearly Lose My Life on the Roof--I Get out of the Ducal Palace, Take a Boat, and Reach the Mainland-- Danger to Which I Am Exposed by Father Balbi--My Scheme for Ridding Myself of Him I got out the first, and Father Balbi followed me.
which person or people
From this reading Soradaci who had come as far as the opening, had orders to put the plate of lead back in its place, and then to go and pray to St. Francis for us.
