used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The count was protected by a bodyguard of sailors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Livorno really rose, and began to threaten us with an open attack.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Livorno really rose, and began to threaten us with an open attack.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The indignant populace by night and by day surrounded the palace of the count, and from time to time threw stones at the building.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Livorno really rose, and began to threaten us with an open attack.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Livorno really rose, and began to threaten us with an open attack.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Boats filled with ladies and gentlemen were constantly sailing between the ships to try and catch a glimpse of the unfortunate prisoner.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Boats filled with ladies and gentlemen were constantly sailing between the ships to try and catch a glimpse of the unfortunate prisoner.
bodyguardnounUS /ˈbɑːdiɡɑːrd/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading The count was protected by a bodyguard of sailors.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading _THE BOTTLE CAST INTO THE SEA._ Several wretched, unbearable days passed.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The indignant populace by night and by day surrounded the palace of the count, and from time to time threw stones at the building.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The indignant populace by night and by day surrounded the palace of the count, and from time to time threw stones at the building.
put or send forth
From this reading _THE BOTTLE CAST INTO THE SEA._ Several wretched, unbearable days passed.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Boats filled with ladies and gentlemen were constantly sailing between the ships to try and catch a glimpse of the unfortunate prisoner.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Boats filled with ladies and gentlemen were constantly sailing between the ships to try and catch a glimpse of the unfortunate prisoner.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The indignant populace by night and by day surrounded the palace of the count, and from time to time threw stones at the building.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The indignant populace by night and by day surrounded the palace of the count, and from time to time threw stones at the building.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _THE BOTTLE CAST INTO THE SEA._ Several wretched, unbearable days passed.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Boats filled with ladies and gentlemen were constantly sailing between the ships to try and catch a glimpse of the unfortunate prisoner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The indignant populace by night and by day surrounded the palace of the count, and from time to time threw stones at the building.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Boats filled with ladies and gentlemen were constantly sailing between the ships to try and catch a glimpse of the unfortunate prisoner.
a quick look
From this reading Boats filled with ladies and gentlemen were constantly sailing between the ships to try and catch a glimpse of the unfortunate prisoner.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading The indignant populace by night and by day surrounded the palace of the count, and from time to time threw stones at the building.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Boats filled with ladies and gentlemen were constantly sailing between the ships to try and catch a glimpse of the unfortunate prisoner.
Livorno
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From this reading Livorno really rose, and began to threaten us with an open attack.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The indignant populace by night and by day surrounded the palace of the count, and from time to time threw stones at the building.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The indignant populace by night and by day surrounded the palace of the count, and from time to time threw stones at the building.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Livorno really rose, and began to threaten us with an open attack.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The indignant populace by night and by day surrounded the palace of the count, and from time to time threw stones at the building.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading _THE BOTTLE CAST INTO THE SEA._ Several wretched, unbearable days passed.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The indignant populace by night and by day surrounded the palace of the count, and from time to time threw stones at the building.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Boats filled with ladies and gentlemen were constantly sailing between the ships to try and catch a glimpse of the unfortunate prisoner.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading The count was protected by a bodyguard of sailors.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Livorno really rose, and began to threaten us with an open attack.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Livorno really rose, and began to threaten us with an open attack.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading Boats filled with ladies and gentlemen were constantly sailing between the ships to try and catch a glimpse of the unfortunate prisoner.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The count was protected by a bodyguard of sailors.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading _THE BOTTLE CAST INTO THE SEA._ Several wretched, unbearable days passed.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading _THE BOTTLE CAST INTO THE SEA._ Several wretched, unbearable days passed.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Boats filled with ladies and gentlemen were constantly sailing between the ships to try and catch a glimpse of the unfortunate prisoner.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The indignant populace by night and by day surrounded the palace of the count, and from time to time threw stones at the building.
confined on all sides
From this reading The indignant populace by night and by day surrounded the palace of the count, and from time to time threw stones at the building.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE BOTTLE CAST INTO THE SEA._ Several wretched, unbearable days passed.
threatenverbUS /ˈθretən/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading Livorno really rose, and began to threaten us with an open attack.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The indignant populace by night and by day surrounded the palace of the count, and from time to time threw stones at the building.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The indignant populace by night and by day surrounded the palace of the count, and from time to time threw stones at the building.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Livorno really rose, and began to threaten us with an open attack.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Boats filled with ladies and gentlemen were constantly sailing between the ships to try and catch a glimpse of the unfortunate prisoner.
unbearableadjectiveUS /ənˈberəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading _THE BOTTLE CAST INTO THE SEA._ Several wretched, unbearable days passed.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Boats filled with ladies and gentlemen were constantly sailing between the ships to try and catch a glimpse of the unfortunate prisoner.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Livorno really rose, and began to threaten us with an open attack.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The count was protected by a bodyguard of sailors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Boats filled with ladies and gentlemen were constantly sailing between the ships to try and catch a glimpse of the unfortunate prisoner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Livorno really rose, and began to threaten us with an open attack.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading _THE BOTTLE CAST INTO THE SEA._ Several wretched, unbearable days passed.
