used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One was proclaimed by the regulation "Cook's" badge on his cap to be a guide; the other, by his military cloak, might have been recognized as an official of the Italian government.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One was proclaimed by the regulation "Cook's" badge on his cap to be a guide; the other, by his military cloak, might have been recognized as an official of the Italian government.
badgenounUS /bædʒ/
an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
From this reading One was proclaimed by the regulation "Cook's" badge on his cap to be a guide; the other, by his military cloak, might have been recognized as an official of the Italian government.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One was proclaimed by the regulation "Cook's" badge on his cap to be a guide; the other, by his military cloak, might have been recognized as an official of the Italian government.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One was proclaimed by the regulation "Cook's" badge on his cap to be a guide; the other, by his military cloak, might have been recognized as an official of the Italian government.
BOOTHnounUS /buːθ/
a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both had shown covert interest in the Princess Sansevero, who, looking particularly lovely in her magnificent set of sables, had crossed the sidewalk with the light, buoyant carriage characteristic of her.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading Both had shown covert interest in the Princess Sansevero, who, looking particularly lovely in her magnificent set of sables, had crossed the sidewalk with the light, buoyant carriage characteristic of her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One was proclaimed by the regulation "Cook's" badge on his cap to be a guide; the other, by his military cloak, might have been recognized as an official of the Italian government.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading One was proclaimed by the regulation "Cook's" badge on his cap to be a guide; the other, by his military cloak, might have been recognized as an official of the Italian government.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Both had shown covert interest in the Princess Sansevero, who, looking particularly lovely in her magnificent set of sables, had crossed the sidewalk with the light, buoyant carriage characteristic of her.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Both had shown covert interest in the Princess Sansevero, who, looking particularly lovely in her magnificent set of sables, had crossed the sidewalk with the light, buoyant carriage characteristic of her.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading One was proclaimed by the regulation "Cook's" badge on his cap to be a guide; the other, by his military cloak, might have been recognized as an official of the Italian government.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
Cook'snounUS /kʊks/
possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading One was proclaimed by the regulation "Cook's" badge on his cap to be a guide; the other, by his military cloak, might have been recognized as an official of the Italian government.
covertnounUS /ˈkoʊvərt/
a flock of coots
From this reading Both had shown covert interest in the Princess Sansevero, who, looking particularly lovely in her magnificent set of sables, had crossed the sidewalk with the light, buoyant carriage characteristic of her.
placed crosswise
From this reading Both had shown covert interest in the Princess Sansevero, who, looking particularly lovely in her magnificent set of sables, had crossed the sidewalk with the light, buoyant carriage characteristic of her.
escutcheonnoun
a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "There, you may see for yourself if it is I who speak the truth."
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
Giovanni
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From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading One was proclaimed by the regulation "Cook's" badge on his cap to be a guide; the other, by his military cloak, might have been recognized as an official of the Italian government.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading One was proclaimed by the regulation "Cook's" badge on his cap to be a guide; the other, by his military cloak, might have been recognized as an official of the Italian government.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both had shown covert interest in the Princess Sansevero, who, looking particularly lovely in her magnificent set of sables, had crossed the sidewalk with the light, buoyant carriage characteristic of her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading One was proclaimed by the regulation "Cook's" badge on his cap to be a guide; the other, by his military cloak, might have been recognized as an official of the Italian government.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Both had shown covert interest in the Princess Sansevero, who, looking particularly lovely in her magnificent set of sables, had crossed the sidewalk with the light, buoyant carriage characteristic of her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One was proclaimed by the regulation "Cook's" badge on his cap to be a guide; the other, by his military cloak, might have been recognized as an official of the Italian government.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "There, you may see for yourself if it is I who speak the truth."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "There, you may see for yourself if it is I who speak the truth."
imaginationsnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “imagination” — the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Both had shown covert interest in the Princess Sansevero, who, looking particularly lovely in her magnificent set of sables, had crossed the sidewalk with the light, buoyant carriage characteristic of her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "There, you may see for yourself if it is I who speak the truth."
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading One was proclaimed by the regulation "Cook's" badge on his cap to be a guide; the other, by his military cloak, might have been recognized as an official of the Italian government.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Both had shown covert interest in the Princess Sansevero, who, looking particularly lovely in her magnificent set of sables, had crossed the sidewalk with the light, buoyant carriage characteristic of her.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Both had shown covert interest in the Princess Sansevero, who, looking particularly lovely in her magnificent set of sables, had crossed the sidewalk with the light, buoyant carriage characteristic of her.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Both had shown covert interest in the Princess Sansevero, who, looking particularly lovely in her magnificent set of sables, had crossed the sidewalk with the light, buoyant carriage characteristic of her.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Both had shown covert interest in the Princess Sansevero, who, looking particularly lovely in her magnificent set of sables, had crossed the sidewalk with the light, buoyant carriage characteristic of her.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "There, you may see for yourself if it is I who speak the truth."
the force of workers available
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading One was proclaimed by the regulation "Cook's" badge on his cap to be a guide; the other, by his military cloak, might have been recognized as an official of the Italian government.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading One was proclaimed by the regulation "Cook's" badge on his cap to be a guide; the other, by his military cloak, might have been recognized as an official of the Italian government.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
having official authority or sanction
From this reading One was proclaimed by the regulation "Cook's" badge on his cap to be a guide; the other, by his military cloak, might have been recognized as an official of the Italian government.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was proclaimed by the regulation "Cook's" badge on his cap to be a guide; the other, by his military cloak, might have been recognized as an official of the Italian government.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
OPPOSITIONnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Both had shown covert interest in the Princess Sansevero, who, looking particularly lovely in her magnificent set of sables, had crossed the sidewalk with the light, buoyant carriage characteristic of her.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Both had shown covert interest in the Princess Sansevero, who, looking particularly lovely in her magnificent set of sables, had crossed the sidewalk with the light, buoyant carriage characteristic of her.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading One was proclaimed by the regulation "Cook's" badge on his cap to be a guide; the other, by his military cloak, might have been recognized as an official of the Italian government.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading One was proclaimed by the regulation "Cook's" badge on his cap to be a guide; the other, by his military cloak, might have been recognized as an official of the Italian government.
refurbishingverbUS /riˈfɜːrbɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “refurbish” — make brighter and prettier
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
regulationnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/
an authoritative rule
From this reading One was proclaimed by the regulation "Cook's" badge on his cap to be a guide; the other, by his military cloak, might have been recognized as an official of the Italian government.
sablesnounUS /ˈseɪbəlz/
plural of “sable” — an artist's brush made of sable hairs
From this reading Both had shown covert interest in the Princess Sansevero, who, looking particularly lovely in her magnificent set of sables, had crossed the sidewalk with the light, buoyant carriage characteristic of her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading This was said by the guide.
Sansevero
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "There, you may see for yourself if it is I who speak the truth."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Both had shown covert interest in the Princess Sansevero, who, looking particularly lovely in her magnificent set of sables, had crossed the sidewalk with the light, buoyant carriage characteristic of her.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading Both had shown covert interest in the Princess Sansevero, who, looking particularly lovely in her magnificent set of sables, had crossed the sidewalk with the light, buoyant carriage characteristic of her.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
express in speech
From this reading "There, you may see for yourself if it is I who speak the truth."
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There, you may see for yourself if it is I who speak the truth."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was said by the guide.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One was proclaimed by the regulation "Cook's" badge on his cap to be a guide; the other, by his military cloak, might have been recognized as an official of the Italian government.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "There, you may see for yourself if it is I who speak the truth."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One was proclaimed by the regulation "Cook's" badge on his cap to be a guide; the other, by his military cloak, might have been recognized as an official of the Italian government.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
which person or people
From this reading Both had shown covert interest in the Princess Sansevero, who, looking particularly lovely in her magnificent set of sables, had crossed the sidewalk with the light, buoyant carriage characteristic of her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN OPPOSITION BOOTH IS SET UP IN THE MARKET PLACE While Sansevero and Giovanni were in their imaginations refurbishing their escutcheon, two other men, with the opposite intent, stood on the front steps of the agency of "Thomas Cook and Sons."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "There, you may see for yourself if it is I who speak the truth."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "There, you may see for yourself if it is I who speak the truth."
