used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He saw a shadow, apparently coming from Annunziata's chamber, creeping towards the staircase.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading But Steno--stronger and more active than the old man--avoided the thrust, threw the Doge to the ground by a smart blow of his fist, and dashed down the steps, laughing aloud, and crying "Annunziata!
using the voice; not silently
From this reading But Steno--stronger and more active than the old man--avoided the thrust, threw the Doge to the ground by a smart blow of his fist, and dashed down the steps, laughing aloud, and crying "Annunziata!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
Annunziata
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From this reading A terrible thought struck Falieri; with a cry of "Annunziata," he rushed at Steno with a naked stiletto.
Annunziata's
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From this reading He saw a shadow, apparently coming from Annunziata's chamber, creeping towards the staircase.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
from appearances alone
From this reading He saw a shadow, apparently coming from Annunziata's chamber, creeping towards the staircase.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading But Steno--stronger and more active than the old man--avoided the thrust, threw the Doge to the ground by a smart blow of his fist, and dashed down the steps, laughing aloud, and crying "Annunziata!
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
exhale hard
From this reading But Steno--stronger and more active than the old man--avoided the thrust, threw the Doge to the ground by a smart blow of his fist, and dashed down the steps, laughing aloud, and crying "Annunziata!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Steno--stronger and more active than the old man--avoided the thrust, threw the Doge to the ground by a smart blow of his fist, and dashed down the steps, laughing aloud, and crying "Annunziata!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But Steno--stronger and more active than the old man--avoided the thrust, threw the Doge to the ground by a smart blow of his fist, and dashed down the steps, laughing aloud, and crying "Annunziata!
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading He saw a shadow, apparently coming from Annunziata's chamber, creeping towards the staircase.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He saw a shadow, apparently coming from Annunziata's chamber, creeping towards the staircase.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading He saw a shadow, apparently coming from Annunziata's chamber, creeping towards the staircase.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A terrible thought struck Falieri; with a cry of "Annunziata," he rushed at Steno with a naked stiletto.
demanding attention
From this reading But Steno--stronger and more active than the old man--avoided the thrust, threw the Doge to the ground by a smart blow of his fist, and dashed down the steps, laughing aloud, and crying "Annunziata!
having gaps or spaces
From this reading But Steno--stronger and more active than the old man--avoided the thrust, threw the Doge to the ground by a smart blow of his fist, and dashed down the steps, laughing aloud, and crying "Annunziata!
psychological suffering
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
DogenounUS /doʊdʒ/
formerly the chief magistrate in the republics of Venice and Genoa
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
Doria
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From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But Steno--stronger and more active than the old man--avoided the thrust, threw the Doge to the ground by a smart blow of his fist, and dashed down the steps, laughing aloud, and crying "Annunziata!
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
Falieri
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From this reading A terrible thought struck Falieri; with a cry of "Annunziata," he rushed at Steno with a naked stiletto.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading But Steno--stronger and more active than the old man--avoided the thrust, threw the Doge to the ground by a smart blow of his fist, and dashed down the steps, laughing aloud, and crying "Annunziata!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He saw a shadow, apparently coming from Annunziata's chamber, creeping towards the staircase.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading But Steno--stronger and more active than the old man--avoided the thrust, threw the Doge to the ground by a smart blow of his fist, and dashed down the steps, laughing aloud, and crying "Annunziata!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading He hastened up to it; it was Michaele Steno, coming from his inamorata.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw a shadow, apparently coming from Annunziata's chamber, creeping towards the staircase.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He hastened up to it; it was Michaele Steno, coming from his inamorata.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
inamoratanoun
a woman with whom you are in love or have an intimate relationship
From this reading He hastened up to it; it was Michaele Steno, coming from his inamorata.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
and nothing more
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading But Steno--stronger and more active than the old man--avoided the thrust, threw the Doge to the ground by a smart blow of his fist, and dashed down the steps, laughing aloud, and crying "Annunziata!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But Steno--stronger and more active than the old man--avoided the thrust, threw the Doge to the ground by a smart blow of his fist, and dashed down the steps, laughing aloud, and crying "Annunziata!
Michaele
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From this reading He hastened up to it; it was Michaele Steno, coming from his inamorata.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But Steno--stronger and more active than the old man--avoided the thrust, threw the Doge to the ground by a smart blow of his fist, and dashed down the steps, laughing aloud, and crying "Annunziata!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading A terrible thought struck Falieri; with a cry of "Annunziata," he rushed at Steno with a naked stiletto.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
Nicolo
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From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But Steno--stronger and more active than the old man--avoided the thrust, threw the Doge to the ground by a smart blow of his fist, and dashed down the steps, laughing aloud, and crying "Annunziata!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
Pisani's
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From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
Portelongo
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From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
done under pressure
From this reading A terrible thought struck Falieri; with a cry of "Annunziata," he rushed at Steno with a naked stiletto.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw a shadow, apparently coming from Annunziata's chamber, creeping towards the staircase.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading He saw a shadow, apparently coming from Annunziata's chamber, creeping towards the staircase.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading But Steno--stronger and more active than the old man--avoided the thrust, threw the Doge to the ground by a smart blow of his fist, and dashed down the steps, laughing aloud, and crying "Annunziata!
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading He saw a shadow, apparently coming from Annunziata's chamber, creeping towards the staircase.
Steno
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From this reading He hastened up to it; it was Michaele Steno, coming from his inamorata.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading But Steno--stronger and more active than the old man--avoided the thrust, threw the Doge to the ground by a smart blow of his fist, and dashed down the steps, laughing aloud, and crying "Annunziata!
stilettonounUS /stəˈletoʊ/
a small dagger with a tapered blade
From this reading A terrible thought struck Falieri; with a cry of "Annunziata," he rushed at Steno with a naked stiletto.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But Steno--stronger and more active than the old man--avoided the thrust, threw the Doge to the ground by a smart blow of his fist, and dashed down the steps, laughing aloud, and crying "Annunziata!
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading A terrible thought struck Falieri; with a cry of "Annunziata," he rushed at Steno with a naked stiletto.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A terrible thought struck Falieri; with a cry of "Annunziata," he rushed at Steno with a naked stiletto.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But Steno--stronger and more active than the old man--avoided the thrust, threw the Doge to the ground by a smart blow of his fist, and dashed down the steps, laughing aloud, and crying "Annunziata!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A terrible thought struck Falieri; with a cry of "Annunziata," he rushed at Steno with a naked stiletto.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading But Steno--stronger and more active than the old man--avoided the thrust, threw the Doge to the ground by a smart blow of his fist, and dashed down the steps, laughing aloud, and crying "Annunziata!
push forcefully
From this reading But Steno--stronger and more active than the old man--avoided the thrust, threw the Doge to the ground by a smart blow of his fist, and dashed down the steps, laughing aloud, and crying "Annunziata!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
in the direction of
From this reading He saw a shadow, apparently coming from Annunziata's chamber, creeping towards the staircase.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He hastened up to it; it was Michaele Steno, coming from his inamorata.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
which person or people
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It chanced, one night, that the Doge--who had just received the news of Nicolo Pisani's having been beaten in the engagement with Doria at Portelongo--was walking about the halls of the palace in much distress and anxiety, unable to sleep.
