used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Guinigi and Atawel were constantly together, and Castruccio was thrown to a great degree into the society of the Venetian nobles.
aggrandizeverbUS /əˈɡrændaɪz/
add details to
From this reading But these nobles were full of party spirit, and a never resting desire, to aggrandize first themselves, and secondly their native town, in opposition to the rest of the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Guinigi and Atawel were constantly together, and Castruccio was thrown to a great degree into the society of the Venetian nobles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Castruccio in England._ Castruccio spent several days with his friend at Venice.
Atawel
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From this reading Guinigi and Atawel were constantly together, and Castruccio was thrown to a great degree into the society of the Venetian nobles.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Having been for a year the constant companion of Guinigi, the contrast between him and these men struck him forcibly.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Having been for a year the constant companion of Guinigi, the contrast between him and these men struck him forcibly.
boldnessnounUS /ˈboʊldnəs/
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading The mind of the philosophical exile was fraught with a natural wisdom, a freedom from prejudice, and a boldness of thought, that suited the enthusiasm, while it corrected the narrow views of Castruccio.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But these nobles were full of party spirit, and a never resting desire, to aggrandize first themselves, and secondly their native town, in opposition to the rest of the world.
Castruccio
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From this reading _Castruccio in England._ Castruccio spent several days with his friend at Venice.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Having been for a year the constant companion of Guinigi, the contrast between him and these men struck him forcibly.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Having been for a year the constant companion of Guinigi, the contrast between him and these men struck him forcibly.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Guinigi and Atawel were constantly together, and Castruccio was thrown to a great degree into the society of the Venetian nobles.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading Having been for a year the constant companion of Guinigi, the contrast between him and these men struck him forcibly.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading The mind of the philosophical exile was fraught with a natural wisdom, a freedom from prejudice, and a boldness of thought, that suited the enthusiasm, while it corrected the narrow views of Castruccio.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _Castruccio in England._ Castruccio spent several days with his friend at Venice.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Guinigi and Atawel were constantly together, and Castruccio was thrown to a great degree into the society of the Venetian nobles.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading But these nobles were full of party spirit, and a never resting desire, to aggrandize first themselves, and secondly their native town, in opposition to the rest of the world.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading _Castruccio in England._ Castruccio spent several days with his friend at Venice.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading The mind of the philosophical exile was fraught with a natural wisdom, a freedom from prejudice, and a boldness of thought, that suited the enthusiasm, while it corrected the narrow views of Castruccio.
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading The mind of the philosophical exile was fraught with a natural wisdom, a freedom from prejudice, and a boldness of thought, that suited the enthusiasm, while it corrected the narrow views of Castruccio.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But these nobles were full of party spirit, and a never resting desire, to aggrandize first themselves, and secondly their native town, in opposition to the rest of the world.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having been for a year the constant companion of Guinigi, the contrast between him and these men struck him forcibly.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading Having been for a year the constant companion of Guinigi, the contrast between him and these men struck him forcibly.
fraughtadjectiveUS /frɔːt/
marked by distress
From this reading The mind of the philosophical exile was fraught with a natural wisdom, a freedom from prejudice, and a boldness of thought, that suited the enthusiasm, while it corrected the narrow views of Castruccio.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading The mind of the philosophical exile was fraught with a natural wisdom, a freedom from prejudice, and a boldness of thought, that suited the enthusiasm, while it corrected the narrow views of Castruccio.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _Castruccio in England._ Castruccio spent several days with his friend at Venice.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The mind of the philosophical exile was fraught with a natural wisdom, a freedom from prejudice, and a boldness of thought, that suited the enthusiasm, while it corrected the narrow views of Castruccio.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading But these nobles were full of party spirit, and a never resting desire, to aggrandize first themselves, and secondly their native town, in opposition to the rest of the world.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Guinigi and Atawel were constantly together, and Castruccio was thrown to a great degree into the society of the Venetian nobles.
Guinigi
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From this reading Guinigi and Atawel were constantly together, and Castruccio was thrown to a great degree into the society of the Venetian nobles.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having been for a year the constant companion of Guinigi, the contrast between him and these men struck him forcibly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having been for a year the constant companion of Guinigi, the contrast between him and these men struck him forcibly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Castruccio in England._ Castruccio spent several days with his friend at Venice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Castruccio in England._ Castruccio spent several days with his friend at Venice.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Guinigi and Atawel were constantly together, and Castruccio was thrown to a great degree into the society of the Venetian nobles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The mind of the philosophical exile was fraught with a natural wisdom, a freedom from prejudice, and a boldness of thought, that suited the enthusiasm, while it corrected the narrow views of Castruccio.
the force of workers available
From this reading Having been for a year the constant companion of Guinigi, the contrast between him and these men struck him forcibly.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The mind of the philosophical exile was fraught with a natural wisdom, a freedom from prejudice, and a boldness of thought, that suited the enthusiasm, while it corrected the narrow views of Castruccio.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The mind of the philosophical exile was fraught with a natural wisdom, a freedom from prejudice, and a boldness of thought, that suited the enthusiasm, while it corrected the narrow views of Castruccio.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading But these nobles were full of party spirit, and a never resting desire, to aggrandize first themselves, and secondly their native town, in opposition to the rest of the world.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The mind of the philosophical exile was fraught with a natural wisdom, a freedom from prejudice, and a boldness of thought, that suited the enthusiasm, while it corrected the narrow views of Castruccio.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But these nobles were full of party spirit, and a never resting desire, to aggrandize first themselves, and secondly their native town, in opposition to the rest of the world.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading Guinigi and Atawel were constantly together, and Castruccio was thrown to a great degree into the society of the Venetian nobles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Guinigi and Atawel were constantly together, and Castruccio was thrown to a great degree into the society of the Venetian nobles.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading But these nobles were full of party spirit, and a never resting desire, to aggrandize first themselves, and secondly their native town, in opposition to the rest of the world.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading But these nobles were full of party spirit, and a never resting desire, to aggrandize first themselves, and secondly their native town, in opposition to the rest of the world.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading The mind of the philosophical exile was fraught with a natural wisdom, a freedom from prejudice, and a boldness of thought, that suited the enthusiasm, while it corrected the narrow views of Castruccio.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading The mind of the philosophical exile was fraught with a natural wisdom, a freedom from prejudice, and a boldness of thought, that suited the enthusiasm, while it corrected the narrow views of Castruccio.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading But these nobles were full of party spirit, and a never resting desire, to aggrandize first themselves, and secondly their native town, in opposition to the rest of the world.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading But these nobles were full of party spirit, and a never resting desire, to aggrandize first themselves, and secondly their native town, in opposition to the rest of the world.
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading But these nobles were full of party spirit, and a never resting desire, to aggrandize first themselves, and secondly their native town, in opposition to the rest of the world.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading _Castruccio in England._ Castruccio spent several days with his friend at Venice.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Guinigi and Atawel were constantly together, and Castruccio was thrown to a great degree into the society of the Venetian nobles.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading _Castruccio in England._ Castruccio spent several days with his friend at Venice.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading But these nobles were full of party spirit, and a never resting desire, to aggrandize first themselves, and secondly their native town, in opposition to the rest of the world.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Having been for a year the constant companion of Guinigi, the contrast between him and these men struck him forcibly.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The mind of the philosophical exile was fraught with a natural wisdom, a freedom from prejudice, and a boldness of thought, that suited the enthusiasm, while it corrected the narrow views of Castruccio.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The mind of the philosophical exile was fraught with a natural wisdom, a freedom from prejudice, and a boldness of thought, that suited the enthusiasm, while it corrected the narrow views of Castruccio.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Guinigi and Atawel were constantly together, and Castruccio was thrown to a great degree into the society of the Venetian nobles.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But these nobles were full of party spirit, and a never resting desire, to aggrandize first themselves, and secondly their native town, in opposition to the rest of the world.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But these nobles were full of party spirit, and a never resting desire, to aggrandize first themselves, and secondly their native town, in opposition to the rest of the world.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Having been for a year the constant companion of Guinigi, the contrast between him and these men struck him forcibly.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The mind of the philosophical exile was fraught with a natural wisdom, a freedom from prejudice, and a boldness of thought, that suited the enthusiasm, while it corrected the narrow views of Castruccio.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Guinigi and Atawel were constantly together, and Castruccio was thrown to a great degree into the society of the Venetian nobles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Guinigi and Atawel were constantly together, and Castruccio was thrown to a great degree into the society of the Venetian nobles.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Guinigi and Atawel were constantly together, and Castruccio was thrown to a great degree into the society of the Venetian nobles.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading But these nobles were full of party spirit, and a never resting desire, to aggrandize first themselves, and secondly their native town, in opposition to the rest of the world.
VenetiannounUS /vəˈniːʃən/
a resident of Venice
From this reading Guinigi and Atawel were constantly together, and Castruccio was thrown to a great degree into the society of the Venetian nobles.
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading _Castruccio in England._ Castruccio spent several days with his friend at Venice.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The mind of the philosophical exile was fraught with a natural wisdom, a freedom from prejudice, and a boldness of thought, that suited the enthusiasm, while it corrected the narrow views of Castruccio.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Guinigi and Atawel were constantly together, and Castruccio was thrown to a great degree into the society of the Venetian nobles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Guinigi and Atawel were constantly together, and Castruccio was thrown to a great degree into the society of the Venetian nobles.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The mind of the philosophical exile was fraught with a natural wisdom, a freedom from prejudice, and a boldness of thought, that suited the enthusiasm, while it corrected the narrow views of Castruccio.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading The mind of the philosophical exile was fraught with a natural wisdom, a freedom from prejudice, and a boldness of thought, that suited the enthusiasm, while it corrected the narrow views of Castruccio.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Castruccio in England._ Castruccio spent several days with his friend at Venice.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But these nobles were full of party spirit, and a never resting desire, to aggrandize first themselves, and secondly their native town, in opposition to the rest of the world.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Having been for a year the constant companion of Guinigi, the contrast between him and these men struck him forcibly.
