used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The princess did not reply for a moment.
Acorari
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The requests of the deputation which I was advised not to receive, _monsignore_, have been answered by Donna Bianca Acorari.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading She has promised that certain acts of injustice which have been committed in my name and in hers shall be remedied, and I shall see that her promise is duly carried into effect."
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading "The requests of the deputation which I was advised not to receive, _monsignore_, have been answered by Donna Bianca Acorari.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then she said, slowly and emphatically:
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "The requests of the deputation which I was advised not to receive, _monsignore_, have been answered by Donna Bianca Acorari.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading A murmur of applause interrupted her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She has promised that certain acts of injustice which have been committed in my name and in hers shall be remedied, and I shall see that her promise is duly carried into effect."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "The requests of the deputation which I was advised not to receive, _monsignore_, have been answered by Donna Bianca Acorari.
Bianca
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From this reading "The requests of the deputation which I was advised not to receive, _monsignore_, have been answered by Donna Bianca Acorari.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "The requests of the deputation which I was advised not to receive, _monsignore_, have been answered by Donna Bianca Acorari.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She has promised that certain acts of injustice which have been committed in my name and in hers shall be remedied, and I shall see that her promise is duly carried into effect."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She has promised that certain acts of injustice which have been committed in my name and in hers shall be remedied, and I shall see that her promise is duly carried into effect."
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading She has promised that certain acts of injustice which have been committed in my name and in hers shall be remedied, and I shall see that her promise is duly carried into effect."
deputationnoun
a group of representatives or delegates
From this reading "The requests of the deputation which I was advised not to receive, _monsignore_, have been answered by Donna Bianca Acorari.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The princess did not reply for a moment.
DonnanounUS /ˈdɑːnə/
an Italian woman of rank
From this reading "The requests of the deputation which I was advised not to receive, _monsignore_, have been answered by Donna Bianca Acorari.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading She has promised that certain acts of injustice which have been committed in my name and in hers shall be remedied, and I shall see that her promise is duly carried into effect."
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She has promised that certain acts of injustice which have been committed in my name and in hers shall be remedied, and I shall see that her promise is duly carried into effect."
emphaticallyadverbUS /emˈfætɪkli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Then she said, slowly and emphatically:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The princess did not reply for a moment.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has promised that certain acts of injustice which have been committed in my name and in hers shall be remedied, and I shall see that her promise is duly carried into effect."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "The requests of the deputation which I was advised not to receive, _monsignore_, have been answered by Donna Bianca Acorari.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She has promised that certain acts of injustice which have been committed in my name and in hers shall be remedied, and I shall see that her promise is duly carried into effect."
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading She has promised that certain acts of injustice which have been committed in my name and in hers shall be remedied, and I shall see that her promise is duly carried into effect."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The requests of the deputation which I was advised not to receive, _monsignore_, have been answered by Donna Bianca Acorari.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She has promised that certain acts of injustice which have been committed in my name and in hers shall be remedied, and I shall see that her promise is duly carried into effect."
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading She has promised that certain acts of injustice which have been committed in my name and in hers shall be remedied, and I shall see that her promise is duly carried into effect."
discontinued temporarily
From this reading A murmur of applause interrupted her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She has promised that certain acts of injustice which have been committed in my name and in hers shall be remedied, and I shall see that her promise is duly carried into effect."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has promised that certain acts of injustice which have been committed in my name and in hers shall be remedied, and I shall see that her promise is duly carried into effect."
a particular point in time
From this reading The princess did not reply for a moment.
monsignore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The requests of the deputation which I was advised not to receive, _monsignore_, have been answered by Donna Bianca Acorari.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading A murmur of applause interrupted her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading She has promised that certain acts of injustice which have been committed in my name and in hers shall be remedied, and I shall see that her promise is duly carried into effect."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She has promised that certain acts of injustice which have been committed in my name and in hers shall be remedied, and I shall see that her promise is duly carried into effect."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The princess did not reply for a moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The requests of the deputation which I was advised not to receive, _monsignore_, have been answered by Donna Bianca Acorari.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The princess did not reply for a moment.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading She has promised that certain acts of injustice which have been committed in my name and in hers shall be remedied, and I shall see that her promise is duly carried into effect."
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading She has promised that certain acts of injustice which have been committed in my name and in hers shall be remedied, and I shall see that her promise is duly carried into effect."
get something; come into possession of
From this reading "The requests of the deputation which I was advised not to receive, _monsignore_, have been answered by Donna Bianca Acorari.
remedied
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From this reading She has promised that certain acts of injustice which have been committed in my name and in hers shall be remedied, and I shall see that her promise is duly carried into effect."
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The princess did not reply for a moment.
requestsnounUS /rɪˈkwests/
plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading "The requests of the deputation which I was advised not to receive, _monsignore_, have been answered by Donna Bianca Acorari.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then she said, slowly and emphatically:
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She has promised that certain acts of injustice which have been committed in my name and in hers shall be remedied, and I shall see that her promise is duly carried into effect."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading She has promised that certain acts of injustice which have been committed in my name and in hers shall be remedied, and I shall see that her promise is duly carried into effect."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then she said, slowly and emphatically:
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Then she said, slowly and emphatically:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She has promised that certain acts of injustice which have been committed in my name and in hers shall be remedied, and I shall see that her promise is duly carried into effect."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The princess did not reply for a moment.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she said, slowly and emphatically:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The requests of the deputation which I was advised not to receive, _monsignore_, have been answered by Donna Bianca Acorari.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The requests of the deputation which I was advised not to receive, _monsignore_, have been answered by Donna Bianca Acorari.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "The requests of the deputation which I was advised not to receive, _monsignore_, have been answered by Donna Bianca Acorari.
