used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WITH THE PANDURS In the forties, Signora Aurora Vertelli was the owner of a place near the Scala, at Milan, called the Casino.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Count Joseph Wenzel Radetzky is a celebrated historical personage, and the words of a contemporary: "Radetzky is a great hunter before the Lord; he drives the people before him like the hunter game," describe him sufficiently.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WITH THE PANDURS In the forties, Signora Aurora Vertelli was the owner of a place near the Scala, at Milan, called the Casino.
AuroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading WITH THE PANDURS In the forties, Signora Aurora Vertelli was the owner of a place near the Scala, at Milan, called the Casino.
AustriannounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading The Casino was the meeting-place of the Austrian officers, for at that time the old Lombardian city was garrisoned by Austrians, under the special command of Marshal Radetzky.
AustriansnounUS /ˈɔːstriənz/
plural of “austrian” — a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading The Casino was the meeting-place of the Austrian officers, for at that time the old Lombardian city was garrisoned by Austrians, under the special command of Marshal Radetzky.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Count Joseph Wenzel Radetzky is a celebrated historical personage, and the words of a contemporary: "Radetzky is a great hunter before the Lord; he drives the people before him like the hunter game," describe him sufficiently.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
BohemiannounUS /boʊˈhiːmiən/
a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling
From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Casino was the meeting-place of the Austrian officers, for at that time the old Lombardian city was garrisoned by Austrians, under the special command of Marshal Radetzky.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading WITH THE PANDURS In the forties, Signora Aurora Vertelli was the owner of a place near the Scala, at Milan, called the Casino.
CasinonounUS /kəˈsiːnoʊ/
a public building for gambling and entertainment
From this reading WITH THE PANDURS In the forties, Signora Aurora Vertelli was the owner of a place near the Scala, at Milan, called the Casino.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Count Joseph Wenzel Radetzky is a celebrated historical personage, and the words of a contemporary: "Radetzky is a great hunter before the Lord; he drives the people before him like the hunter game," describe him sufficiently.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The Casino was the meeting-place of the Austrian officers, for at that time the old Lombardian city was garrisoned by Austrians, under the special command of Marshal Radetzky.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The Casino was the meeting-place of the Austrian officers, for at that time the old Lombardian city was garrisoned by Austrians, under the special command of Marshal Radetzky.
contemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
From this reading Count Joseph Wenzel Radetzky is a celebrated historical personage, and the words of a contemporary: "Radetzky is a great hunter before the Lord; he drives the people before him like the hunter game," describe him sufficiently.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Count Joseph Wenzel Radetzky is a celebrated historical personage, and the words of a contemporary: "Radetzky is a great hunter before the Lord; he drives the people before him like the hunter game," describe him sufficiently.
CroatiannounUS /kroʊˈeɪʃən/
a member of the Slavic people living in Croatia
From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
daggernounUS /ˈdæɡ.ər/
A short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a stealth weapon.
From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
give a description of
From this reading Count Joseph Wenzel Radetzky is a celebrated historical personage, and the words of a contemporary: "Radetzky is a great hunter before the Lord; he drives the people before him like the hunter game," describe him sufficiently.
drivesnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading Count Joseph Wenzel Radetzky is a celebrated historical personage, and the words of a contemporary: "Radetzky is a great hunter before the Lord; he drives the people before him like the hunter game," describe him sufficiently.
else
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From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Aurora Vertelli, however, enjoyed the protection of the Austrian police!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Casino was the meeting-place of the Austrian officers, for at that time the old Lombardian city was garrisoned by Austrians, under the special command of Marshal Radetzky.
fortiesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtiz/
the time of life between 40 and 50
From this reading WITH THE PANDURS In the forties, Signora Aurora Vertelli was the owner of a place near the Scala, at Milan, called the Casino.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Count Joseph Wenzel Radetzky is a celebrated historical personage, and the words of a contemporary: "Radetzky is a great hunter before the Lord; he drives the people before him like the hunter game," describe him sufficiently.
garrisonedverbUS /ˈɡærəsənd/
past form of “garrison” — station (troops) in a fort or garrison
From this reading The Casino was the meeting-place of the Austrian officers, for at that time the old Lombardian city was garrisoned by Austrians, under the special command of Marshal Radetzky.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Count Joseph Wenzel Radetzky is a celebrated historical personage, and the words of a contemporary: "Radetzky is a great hunter before the Lord; he drives the people before him like the hunter game," describe him sufficiently.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Count Joseph Wenzel Radetzky is a celebrated historical personage, and the words of a contemporary: "Radetzky is a great hunter before the Lord; he drives the people before him like the hunter game," describe him sufficiently.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Count Joseph Wenzel Radetzky is a celebrated historical personage, and the words of a contemporary: "Radetzky is a great hunter before the Lord; he drives the people before him like the hunter game," describe him sufficiently.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading Count Joseph Wenzel Radetzky is a celebrated historical personage, and the words of a contemporary: "Radetzky is a great hunter before the Lord; he drives the people before him like the hunter game," describe him sufficiently.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Aurora Vertelli, however, enjoyed the protection of the Austrian police!
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading Count Joseph Wenzel Radetzky is a celebrated historical personage, and the words of a contemporary: "Radetzky is a great hunter before the Lord; he drives the people before him like the hunter game," describe him sufficiently.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WITH THE PANDURS In the forties, Signora Aurora Vertelli was the owner of a place near the Scala, at Milan, called the Casino.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Count Joseph Wenzel Radetzky is a celebrated historical personage, and the words of a contemporary: "Radetzky is a great hunter before the Lord; he drives the people before him like the hunter game," describe him sufficiently.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Count Joseph Wenzel Radetzky is a celebrated historical personage, and the words of a contemporary: "Radetzky is a great hunter before the Lord; he drives the people before him like the hunter game," describe him sufficiently.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Count Joseph Wenzel Radetzky is a celebrated historical personage, and the words of a contemporary: "Radetzky is a great hunter before the Lord; he drives the people before him like the hunter game," describe him sufficiently.
Lombardian
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From this reading The Casino was the meeting-place of the Austrian officers, for at that time the old Lombardian city was garrisoned by Austrians, under the special command of Marshal Radetzky.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Count Joseph Wenzel Radetzky is a celebrated historical personage, and the words of a contemporary: "Radetzky is a great hunter before the Lord; he drives the people before him like the hunter game," describe him sufficiently.
MarshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading The Casino was the meeting-place of the Austrian officers, for at that time the old Lombardian city was garrisoned by Austrians, under the special command of Marshal Radetzky.
meeting-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Casino was the meeting-place of the Austrian officers, for at that time the old Lombardian city was garrisoned by Austrians, under the special command of Marshal Radetzky.
MilannounUS /məˈlɑːn/
the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an international center of trade and industry since the Middle Ages
From this reading WITH THE PANDURS In the forties, Signora Aurora Vertelli was the owner of a place near the Scala, at Milan, called the Casino.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading WITH THE PANDURS In the forties, Signora Aurora Vertelli was the owner of a place near the Scala, at Milan, called the Casino.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WITH THE PANDURS In the forties, Signora Aurora Vertelli was the owner of a place near the Scala, at Milan, called the Casino.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The Casino was the meeting-place of the Austrian officers, for at that time the old Lombardian city was garrisoned by Austrians, under the special command of Marshal Radetzky.
many times at short intervals
From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Casino was the meeting-place of the Austrian officers, for at that time the old Lombardian city was garrisoned by Austrians, under the special command of Marshal Radetzky.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading WITH THE PANDURS In the forties, Signora Aurora Vertelli was the owner of a place near the Scala, at Milan, called the Casino.
PANDURS
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From this reading WITH THE PANDURS In the forties, Signora Aurora Vertelli was the owner of a place near the Scala, at Milan, called the Casino.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Count Joseph Wenzel Radetzky is a celebrated historical personage, and the words of a contemporary: "Radetzky is a great hunter before the Lord; he drives the people before him like the hunter game," describe him sufficiently.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading Count Joseph Wenzel Radetzky is a celebrated historical personage, and the words of a contemporary: "Radetzky is a great hunter before the Lord; he drives the people before him like the hunter game," describe him sufficiently.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading WITH THE PANDURS In the forties, Signora Aurora Vertelli was the owner of a place near the Scala, at Milan, called the Casino.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Aurora Vertelli, however, enjoyed the protection of the Austrian police!
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Aurora Vertelli, however, enjoyed the protection of the Austrian police!
Radetzky
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From this reading The Casino was the meeting-place of the Austrian officers, for at that time the old Lombardian city was garrisoned by Austrians, under the special command of Marshal Radetzky.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
Scala
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From this reading WITH THE PANDURS In the forties, Signora Aurora Vertelli was the owner of a place near the Scala, at Milan, called the Casino.
Signoranoun
an Italian title of address equivalent to Mrs. when used before a name
From this reading WITH THE PANDURS In the forties, Signora Aurora Vertelli was the owner of a place near the Scala, at Milan, called the Casino.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The Casino was the meeting-place of the Austrian officers, for at that time the old Lombardian city was garrisoned by Austrians, under the special command of Marshal Radetzky.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Count Joseph Wenzel Radetzky is a celebrated historical personage, and the words of a contemporary: "Radetzky is a great hunter before the Lord; he drives the people before him like the hunter game," describe him sufficiently.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Casino was the meeting-place of the Austrian officers, for at that time the old Lombardian city was garrisoned by Austrians, under the special command of Marshal Radetzky.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WITH THE PANDURS In the forties, Signora Aurora Vertelli was the owner of a place near the Scala, at Milan, called the Casino.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Casino was the meeting-place of the Austrian officers, for at that time the old Lombardian city was garrisoned by Austrians, under the special command of Marshal Radetzky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Casino was the meeting-place of the Austrian officers, for at that time the old Lombardian city was garrisoned by Austrians, under the special command of Marshal Radetzky.
Vertelli
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WITH THE PANDURS In the forties, Signora Aurora Vertelli was the owner of a place near the Scala, at Milan, called the Casino.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WITH THE PANDURS In the forties, Signora Aurora Vertelli was the owner of a place near the Scala, at Milan, called the Casino.
Wenzel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Count Joseph Wenzel Radetzky is a celebrated historical personage, and the words of a contemporary: "Radetzky is a great hunter before the Lord; he drives the people before him like the hunter game," describe him sufficiently.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
whippedverbUS /wɪpt/
inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH THE PANDURS In the forties, Signora Aurora Vertelli was the owner of a place near the Scala, at Milan, called the Casino.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading If Radetzky was a tyrant, his officers were a torture to Italy, and it often happened that the Bohemian and Croatian officers whipped women and children on the open streets, or else ran a dagger through the body of some peaceful citizen.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Count Joseph Wenzel Radetzky is a celebrated historical personage, and the words of a contemporary: "Radetzky is a great hunter before the Lord; he drives the people before him like the hunter game," describe him sufficiently.
