used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But I am hoping that you can organize a delegation of cardinals to go to the pope and urge him to give up the idea of an alliance with the Tartars.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, you are the cardinal camerlengo.
(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 little cardinal's mind was so full of fear that he could not see at all.
alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading "But I am hoping that you can organize a delegation of cardinals to go to the pope and urge him to give up the idea of an alliance with the Tartars.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "But I am hoping that you can organize a delegation of cardinals to go to the pope and urge him to give up the idea of an alliance with the Tartars.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "But I am hoping that you can organize a delegation of cardinals to go to the pope and urge him to give up the idea of an alliance with the Tartars.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But I am hoping that you can organize a delegation of cardinals to go to the pope and urge him to give up the idea of an alliance with the Tartars.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After all, you are the cardinal camerlengo.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The little cardinal's mind was so full of fear that he could not see at all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I am hoping that you can organize a delegation of cardinals to go to the pope and urge him to give up the idea of an alliance with the Tartars.
camerlengo
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From this reading After all, you are the cardinal camerlengo.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "But I am hoping that you can organize a delegation of cardinals to go to the pope and urge him to give up the idea of an alliance with the Tartars.
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading After all, you are the cardinal camerlengo.
cardinal'snounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəlz/
possessive form of “cardinal” — (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading The little cardinal's mind was so full of fear that he could not see at all.
cardinalsnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəlz/
plural of “cardinal” — (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading "But I am hoping that you can organize a delegation of cardinals to go to the pope and urge him to give up the idea of an alliance with the Tartars.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The little cardinal's mind was so full of fear that he could not see at all.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, Daoud thought.
Daoud
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From this reading Of course, Daoud thought.
delegationnounUS /ˌdeləˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of representatives or delegates
From this reading "But I am hoping that you can organize a delegation of cardinals to go to the pope and urge him to give up the idea of an alliance with the Tartars.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The little cardinal's mind was so full of fear that he could not see at all.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I see no need for that," said Ugolini.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The little cardinal's mind was so full of fear that he could not see at all.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "But I am hoping that you can organize a delegation of cardinals to go to the pope and urge him to give up the idea of an alliance with the Tartars.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "But I am hoping that you can organize a delegation of cardinals to go to the pope and urge him to give up the idea of an alliance with the Tartars.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The little cardinal's mind was so full of fear that he could not see at all.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But I am hoping that you can organize a delegation of cardinals to go to the pope and urge him to give up the idea of an alliance with the Tartars.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading "But I am hoping that you can organize a delegation of cardinals to go to the pope and urge him to give up the idea of an alliance with the Tartars.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I see no need for that," said Ugolini.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "But I am hoping that you can organize a delegation of cardinals to go to the pope and urge him to give up the idea of an alliance with the Tartars.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little cardinal's mind was so full of fear that he could not see at all.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The little cardinal's mind was so full of fear that he could not see at all.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "I see no need for that," said Ugolini.
not any; not one
From this reading "I see no need for that," said Ugolini.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The little cardinal's mind was so full of fear that he could not see at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, Daoud thought.
organizeverbUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/
create (as an entity)
From this reading "But I am hoping that you can organize a delegation of cardinals to go to the pope and urge him to give up the idea of an alliance with the Tartars.
popenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading "But I am hoping that you can organize a delegation of cardinals to go to the pope and urge him to give up the idea of an alliance with the Tartars.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I see no need for that," said Ugolini.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I see no need for that," said Ugolini.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The little cardinal's mind was so full of fear that he could not see at all.
TartarsnounUS /ˈtɑːrtərz/
plural of “tartar” — a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading "But I am hoping that you can organize a delegation of cardinals to go to the pope and urge him to give up the idea of an alliance with the Tartars.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I see no need for that," said Ugolini.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The little cardinal's mind was so full of fear that he could not see at all.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Of course, Daoud thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But I am hoping that you can organize a delegation of cardinals to go to the pope and urge him to give up the idea of an alliance with the Tartars.
Ugolini
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From this reading "I see no need for that," said Ugolini.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "But I am hoping that you can organize a delegation of cardinals to go to the pope and urge him to give up the idea of an alliance with the Tartars.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading "But I am hoping that you can organize a delegation of cardinals to go to the pope and urge him to give up the idea of an alliance with the Tartars.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The little cardinal's mind was so full of fear that he could not see at all.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "But I am hoping that you can organize a delegation of cardinals to go to the pope and urge him to give up the idea of an alliance with the Tartars.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But I am hoping that you can organize a delegation of cardinals to go to the pope and urge him to give up the idea of an alliance with the Tartars.
