(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The struggling light of dawn was too dim to enable Horace to discern their figures, but the tones of Raphael's voice in their peculiar sweetness were distinguishable from all others even in the lowest whisper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His rocky recess, as the reader is aware, was shared by the brothers Goldoni.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading "So young—his poor mother," these were the only words that reached the captive's ear, but he felt assured that they related to himself.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading Horace was awakened very early on the following morning by the sound of voices speaking in earnest whispers near him.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading His rocky recess, as the reader is aware, was shared by the brothers Goldoni.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading His rocky recess, as the reader is aware, was shared by the brothers Goldoni.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The struggling light of dawn was too dim to enable Horace to discern their figures, but the tones of Raphael's voice in their peculiar sweetness were distinguishable from all others even in the lowest whisper.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Horace was awakened very early on the following morning by the sound of voices speaking in earnest whispers near him.
captive's
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From this reading "So young—his poor mother," these were the only words that reached the captive's ear, but he felt assured that they related to himself.
the first light of day
From this reading The struggling light of dawn was too dim to enable Horace to discern their figures, but the tones of Raphael's voice in their peculiar sweetness were distinguishable from all others even in the lowest whisper.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The struggling light of dawn was too dim to enable Horace to discern their figures, but the tones of Raphael's voice in their peculiar sweetness were distinguishable from all others even in the lowest whisper.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading The struggling light of dawn was too dim to enable Horace to discern their figures, but the tones of Raphael's voice in their peculiar sweetness were distinguishable from all others even in the lowest whisper.
distinguishableadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbəl/
capable of being perceived as different or distinct
From this reading The struggling light of dawn was too dim to enable Horace to discern their figures, but the tones of Raphael's voice in their peculiar sweetness were distinguishable from all others even in the lowest whisper.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "So young—his poor mother," these were the only words that reached the captive's ear, but he felt assured that they related to himself.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Horace was awakened very early on the following morning by the sound of voices speaking in earnest whispers near him.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Horace was awakened very early on the following morning by the sound of voices speaking in earnest whispers near him.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading The struggling light of dawn was too dim to enable Horace to discern their figures, but the tones of Raphael's voice in their peculiar sweetness were distinguishable from all others even in the lowest whisper.
divisible by two
From this reading The struggling light of dawn was too dim to enable Horace to discern their figures, but the tones of Raphael's voice in their peculiar sweetness were distinguishable from all others even in the lowest whisper.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "So young—his poor mother," these were the only words that reached the captive's ear, but he felt assured that they related to himself.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The struggling light of dawn was too dim to enable Horace to discern their figures, but the tones of Raphael's voice in their peculiar sweetness were distinguishable from all others even in the lowest whisper.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Horace was awakened very early on the following morning by the sound of voices speaking in earnest whispers near him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The struggling light of dawn was too dim to enable Horace to discern their figures, but the tones of Raphael's voice in their peculiar sweetness were distinguishable from all others even in the lowest whisper.
Goldoninoun
prolific Italian dramatist (1707-1793)
From this reading His rocky recess, as the reader is aware, was shared by the brothers Goldoni.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "So young—his poor mother," these were the only words that reached the captive's ear, but he felt assured that they related to himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Horace was awakened very early on the following morning by the sound of voices speaking in earnest whispers near him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "So young—his poor mother," these were the only words that reached the captive's ear, but he felt assured that they related to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His rocky recess, as the reader is aware, was shared by the brothers Goldoni.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading Horace was awakened very early on the following morning by the sound of voices speaking in earnest whispers near him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Horace was awakened very early on the following morning by the sound of voices speaking in earnest whispers near him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His rocky recess, as the reader is aware, was shared by the brothers Goldoni.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The struggling light of dawn was too dim to enable Horace to discern their figures, but the tones of Raphael's voice in their peculiar sweetness were distinguishable from all others even in the lowest whisper.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading The struggling light of dawn was too dim to enable Horace to discern their figures, but the tones of Raphael's voice in their peculiar sweetness were distinguishable from all others even in the lowest whisper.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Horace was awakened very early on the following morning by the sound of voices speaking in earnest whispers near him.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "So young—his poor mother," these were the only words that reached the captive's ear, but he felt assured that they related to himself.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Horace was awakened very early on the following morning by the sound of voices speaking in earnest whispers near him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Horace was awakened very early on the following morning by the sound of voices speaking in earnest whispers near him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Horace was awakened very early on the following morning by the sound of voices speaking in earnest whispers near him.
and nothing more
From this reading "So young—his poor mother," these were the only words that reached the captive's ear, but he felt assured that they related to himself.
others
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From this reading The struggling light of dawn was too dim to enable Horace to discern their figures, but the tones of Raphael's voice in their peculiar sweetness were distinguishable from all others even in the lowest whisper.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The struggling light of dawn was too dim to enable Horace to discern their figures, but the tones of Raphael's voice in their peculiar sweetness were distinguishable from all others even in the lowest whisper.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "So young—his poor mother," these were the only words that reached the captive's ear, but he felt assured that they related to himself.
Raphael's
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From this reading The struggling light of dawn was too dim to enable Horace to discern their figures, but the tones of Raphael's voice in their peculiar sweetness were distinguishable from all others even in the lowest whisper.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "So young—his poor mother," these were the only words that reached the captive's ear, but he felt assured that they related to himself.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading His rocky recess, as the reader is aware, was shared by the brothers Goldoni.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading His rocky recess, as the reader is aware, was shared by the brothers Goldoni.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading "So young—his poor mother," these were the only words that reached the captive's ear, but he felt assured that they related to himself.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading His rocky recess, as the reader is aware, was shared by the brothers Goldoni.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading His rocky recess, as the reader is aware, was shared by the brothers Goldoni.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So young—his poor mother," these were the only words that reached the captive's ear, but he felt assured that they related to himself.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Horace was awakened very early on the following morning by the sound of voices speaking in earnest whispers near him.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Horace was awakened very early on the following morning by the sound of voices speaking in earnest whispers near him.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading The struggling light of dawn was too dim to enable Horace to discern their figures, but the tones of Raphael's voice in their peculiar sweetness were distinguishable from all others even in the lowest whisper.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading The struggling light of dawn was too dim to enable Horace to discern their figures, but the tones of Raphael's voice in their peculiar sweetness were distinguishable from all others even in the lowest whisper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "So young—his poor mother," these were the only words that reached the captive's ear, but he felt assured that they related to himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Horace was awakened very early on the following morning by the sound of voices speaking in earnest whispers near him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The struggling light of dawn was too dim to enable Horace to discern their figures, but the tones of Raphael's voice in their peculiar sweetness were distinguishable from all others even in the lowest whisper.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "So young—his poor mother," these were the only words that reached the captive's ear, but he felt assured that they related to himself.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "So young—his poor mother," these were the only words that reached the captive's ear, but he felt assured that they related to himself.
TIDINGSnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading TIDINGS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The struggling light of dawn was too dim to enable Horace to discern their figures, but the tones of Raphael's voice in their peculiar sweetness were distinguishable from all others even in the lowest whisper.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The struggling light of dawn was too dim to enable Horace to discern their figures, but the tones of Raphael's voice in their peculiar sweetness were distinguishable from all others even in the lowest whisper.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The struggling light of dawn was too dim to enable Horace to discern their figures, but the tones of Raphael's voice in their peculiar sweetness were distinguishable from all others even in the lowest whisper.
precisely as stated
From this reading Horace was awakened very early on the following morning by the sound of voices speaking in earnest whispers near him.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The struggling light of dawn was too dim to enable Horace to discern their figures, but the tones of Raphael's voice in their peculiar sweetness were distinguishable from all others even in the lowest whisper.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Horace was awakened very early on the following morning by the sound of voices speaking in earnest whispers near him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Horace was awakened very early on the following morning by the sound of voices speaking in earnest whispers near him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The struggling light of dawn was too dim to enable Horace to discern their figures, but the tones of Raphael's voice in their peculiar sweetness were distinguishable from all others even in the lowest whisper.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading The struggling light of dawn was too dim to enable Horace to discern their figures, but the tones of Raphael's voice in their peculiar sweetness were distinguishable from all others even in the lowest whisper.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Horace was awakened very early on the following morning by the sound of voices speaking in earnest whispers near him.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "So young—his poor mother," these were the only words that reached the captive's ear, but he felt assured that they related to himself.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "So young—his poor mother," these were the only words that reached the captive's ear, but he felt assured that they related to himself.
