used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Castruccio in Flanders and France--Alberto Scoto--Benedetto Pepi._ After a favourable navigation of a few hours Castruccio arrived at Ostend.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading The world was indeed before him: he had been torn with frightful suddenness from the affections he had cultivated for a year, from ease, luxury and the friendship of a powerful monarch, and consigned to utter destitution.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Castruccio in Flanders and France--Alberto Scoto--Benedetto Pepi._ After a favourable navigation of a few hours Castruccio arrived at Ostend.
Alberto
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From this reading _Castruccio in Flanders and France--Alberto Scoto--Benedetto Pepi._ After a favourable navigation of a few hours Castruccio arrived at Ostend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Castruccio in Flanders and France--Alberto Scoto--Benedetto Pepi._ After a favourable navigation of a few hours Castruccio arrived at Ostend.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Anger, grief and shame kept his spirits in a perpetual fluctuation, which, painful as it was, was far preferable to the extinction of hope, and the sense of utter desertion upon his landing in Flanders.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading _Castruccio in Flanders and France--Alberto Scoto--Benedetto Pepi._ After a favourable navigation of a few hours Castruccio arrived at Ostend.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Anger, grief and shame kept his spirits in a perpetual fluctuation, which, painful as it was, was far preferable to the extinction of hope, and the sense of utter desertion upon his landing in Flanders.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Castruccio in Flanders and France--Alberto Scoto--Benedetto Pepi._ After a favourable navigation of a few hours Castruccio arrived at Ostend.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What Castruccio felt during the voyage can hardly be described.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The world was indeed before him: he had been torn with frightful suddenness from the affections he had cultivated for a year, from ease, luxury and the friendship of a powerful monarch, and consigned to utter destitution.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The world was indeed before him: he had been torn with frightful suddenness from the affections he had cultivated for a year, from ease, luxury and the friendship of a powerful monarch, and consigned to utter destitution.
Benedetto
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From this reading _Castruccio in Flanders and France--Alberto Scoto--Benedetto Pepi._ After a favourable navigation of a few hours Castruccio arrived at Ostend.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading What Castruccio felt during the voyage can hardly be described.
Castruccio
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From this reading _Castruccio in Flanders and France--Alberto Scoto--Benedetto Pepi._ After a favourable navigation of a few hours Castruccio arrived at Ostend.
consignedverbUS /kənˈsaɪnd/
past form of “consign” — commit forever; commit irrevocably
From this reading The world was indeed before him: he had been torn with frightful suddenness from the affections he had cultivated for a year, from ease, luxury and the friendship of a powerful monarch, and consigned to utter destitution.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading The world was indeed before him: he had been torn with frightful suddenness from the affections he had cultivated for a year, from ease, luxury and the friendship of a powerful monarch, and consigned to utter destitution.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading What Castruccio felt during the voyage can hardly be described.
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading Anger, grief and shame kept his spirits in a perpetual fluctuation, which, painful as it was, was far preferable to the extinction of hope, and the sense of utter desertion upon his landing in Flanders.
destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading He landed destitute of friends, and even of the equipage of a gentleman.
destitutionnounUS /ˈdestətuːʃən/
a state without friends or money or prospects
From this reading The world was indeed before him: he had been torn with frightful suddenness from the affections he had cultivated for a year, from ease, luxury and the friendship of a powerful monarch, and consigned to utter destitution.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading What Castruccio felt during the voyage can hardly be described.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The world was indeed before him: he had been torn with frightful suddenness from the affections he had cultivated for a year, from ease, luxury and the friendship of a powerful monarch, and consigned to utter destitution.
equipagenoun
equipment and supplies of a military force
From this reading He landed destitute of friends, and even of the equipage of a gentleman.
divisible by two
From this reading He landed destitute of friends, and even of the equipage of a gentleman.
extinctionnounUS /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/
no longer active; extinguished
From this reading Anger, grief and shame kept his spirits in a perpetual fluctuation, which, painful as it was, was far preferable to the extinction of hope, and the sense of utter desertion upon his landing in Flanders.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Anger, grief and shame kept his spirits in a perpetual fluctuation, which, painful as it was, was far preferable to the extinction of hope, and the sense of utter desertion upon his landing in Flanders.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading _Castruccio in Flanders and France--Alberto Scoto--Benedetto Pepi._ After a favourable navigation of a few hours Castruccio arrived at Ostend.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading What Castruccio felt during the voyage can hardly be described.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _Castruccio in Flanders and France--Alberto Scoto--Benedetto Pepi._ After a favourable navigation of a few hours Castruccio arrived at Ostend.
FlandersnounUS /ˈflændərz/
a medieval country in northern Europe that included regions now parts of northern France and Belgium and southwestern Netherlands
From this reading _Castruccio in Flanders and France--Alberto Scoto--Benedetto Pepi._ After a favourable navigation of a few hours Castruccio arrived at Ostend.
fluctuationnounUS /ˌflʌktʃuːˈeɪʃən/
a wave motion
From this reading Anger, grief and shame kept his spirits in a perpetual fluctuation, which, painful as it was, was far preferable to the extinction of hope, and the sense of utter desertion upon his landing in Flanders.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The world was indeed before him: he had been torn with frightful suddenness from the affections he had cultivated for a year, from ease, luxury and the friendship of a powerful monarch, and consigned to utter destitution.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading _Castruccio in Flanders and France--Alberto Scoto--Benedetto Pepi._ After a favourable navigation of a few hours Castruccio arrived at Ostend.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He landed destitute of friends, and even of the equipage of a gentleman.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The world was indeed before him: he had been torn with frightful suddenness from the affections he had cultivated for a year, from ease, luxury and the friendship of a powerful monarch, and consigned to utter destitution.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading The world was indeed before him: he had been torn with frightful suddenness from the affections he had cultivated for a year, from ease, luxury and the friendship of a powerful monarch, and consigned to utter destitution.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The world was indeed before him: he had been torn with frightful suddenness from the affections he had cultivated for a year, from ease, luxury and the friendship of a powerful monarch, and consigned to utter destitution.
a man of refinement
From this reading He landed destitute of friends, and even of the equipage of a gentleman.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Anger, grief and shame kept his spirits in a perpetual fluctuation, which, painful as it was, was far preferable to the extinction of hope, and the sense of utter desertion upon his landing in Flanders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The world was indeed before him: he had been torn with frightful suddenness from the affections he had cultivated for a year, from ease, luxury and the friendship of a powerful monarch, and consigned to utter destitution.
only a very short time before
From this reading What Castruccio felt during the voyage can hardly be described.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He landed destitute of friends, and even of the equipage of a gentleman.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The world was indeed before him: he had been torn with frightful suddenness from the affections he had cultivated for a year, from ease, luxury and the friendship of a powerful monarch, and consigned to utter destitution.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Anger, grief and shame kept his spirits in a perpetual fluctuation, which, painful as it was, was far preferable to the extinction of hope, and the sense of utter desertion upon his landing in Flanders.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Anger, grief and shame kept his spirits in a perpetual fluctuation, which, painful as it was, was far preferable to the extinction of hope, and the sense of utter desertion upon his landing in Flanders.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading _Castruccio in Flanders and France--Alberto Scoto--Benedetto Pepi._ After a favourable navigation of a few hours Castruccio arrived at Ostend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Castruccio in Flanders and France--Alberto Scoto--Benedetto Pepi._ After a favourable navigation of a few hours Castruccio arrived at Ostend.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The world was indeed before him: he had been torn with frightful suddenness from the affections he had cultivated for a year, from ease, luxury and the friendship of a powerful monarch, and consigned to utter destitution.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Anger, grief and shame kept his spirits in a perpetual fluctuation, which, painful as it was, was far preferable to the extinction of hope, and the sense of utter desertion upon his landing in Flanders.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Anger, grief and shame kept his spirits in a perpetual fluctuation, which, painful as it was, was far preferable to the extinction of hope, and the sense of utter desertion upon his landing in Flanders.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading He landed destitute of friends, and even of the equipage of a gentleman.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Anger, grief and shame kept his spirits in a perpetual fluctuation, which, painful as it was, was far preferable to the extinction of hope, and the sense of utter desertion upon his landing in Flanders.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading The world was indeed before him: he had been torn with frightful suddenness from the affections he had cultivated for a year, from ease, luxury and the friendship of a powerful monarch, and consigned to utter destitution.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading The world was indeed before him: he had been torn with frightful suddenness from the affections he had cultivated for a year, from ease, luxury and the friendship of a powerful monarch, and consigned to utter destitution.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading _Castruccio in Flanders and France--Alberto Scoto--Benedetto Pepi._ After a favourable navigation of a few hours Castruccio arrived at Ostend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Castruccio in Flanders and France--Alberto Scoto--Benedetto Pepi._ After a favourable navigation of a few hours Castruccio arrived at Ostend.
Ostend
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From this reading _Castruccio in Flanders and France--Alberto Scoto--Benedetto Pepi._ After a favourable navigation of a few hours Castruccio arrived at Ostend.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Anger, grief and shame kept his spirits in a perpetual fluctuation, which, painful as it was, was far preferable to the extinction of hope, and the sense of utter desertion upon his landing in Flanders.
Pepi
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From this reading _Castruccio in Flanders and France--Alberto Scoto--Benedetto Pepi._ After a favourable navigation of a few hours Castruccio arrived at Ostend.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Anger, grief and shame kept his spirits in a perpetual fluctuation, which, painful as it was, was far preferable to the extinction of hope, and the sense of utter desertion upon his landing in Flanders.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The world was indeed before him: he had been torn with frightful suddenness from the affections he had cultivated for a year, from ease, luxury and the friendship of a powerful monarch, and consigned to utter destitution.
preferableadjectiveUS /ˈprefərəbəl/
more desirable than another
From this reading Anger, grief and shame kept his spirits in a perpetual fluctuation, which, painful as it was, was far preferable to the extinction of hope, and the sense of utter desertion upon his landing in Flanders.
Scoto
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From this reading _Castruccio in Flanders and France--Alberto Scoto--Benedetto Pepi._ After a favourable navigation of a few hours Castruccio arrived at Ostend.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Anger, grief and shame kept his spirits in a perpetual fluctuation, which, painful as it was, was far preferable to the extinction of hope, and the sense of utter desertion upon his landing in Flanders.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Anger, grief and shame kept his spirits in a perpetual fluctuation, which, painful as it was, was far preferable to the extinction of hope, and the sense of utter desertion upon his landing in Flanders.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Anger, grief and shame kept his spirits in a perpetual fluctuation, which, painful as it was, was far preferable to the extinction of hope, and the sense of utter desertion upon his landing in Flanders.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading The world was indeed before him: he had been torn with frightful suddenness from the affections he had cultivated for a year, from ease, luxury and the friendship of a powerful monarch, and consigned to utter destitution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He landed destitute of friends, and even of the equipage of a gentleman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Anger, grief and shame kept his spirits in a perpetual fluctuation, which, painful as it was, was far preferable to the extinction of hope, and the sense of utter desertion upon his landing in Flanders.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading The world was indeed before him: he had been torn with frightful suddenness from the affections he had cultivated for a year, from ease, luxury and the friendship of a powerful monarch, and consigned to utter destitution.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Anger, grief and shame kept his spirits in a perpetual fluctuation, which, painful as it was, was far preferable to the extinction of hope, and the sense of utter desertion upon his landing in Flanders.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Anger, grief and shame kept his spirits in a perpetual fluctuation, which, painful as it was, was far preferable to the extinction of hope, and the sense of utter desertion upon his landing in Flanders.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading What Castruccio felt during the voyage can hardly be described.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Anger, grief and shame kept his spirits in a perpetual fluctuation, which, painful as it was, was far preferable to the extinction of hope, and the sense of utter desertion upon his landing in Flanders.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What Castruccio felt during the voyage can hardly be described.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Anger, grief and shame kept his spirits in a perpetual fluctuation, which, painful as it was, was far preferable to the extinction of hope, and the sense of utter desertion upon his landing in Flanders.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The world was indeed before him: he had been torn with frightful suddenness from the affections he had cultivated for a year, from ease, luxury and the friendship of a powerful monarch, and consigned to utter destitution.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The world was indeed before him: he had been torn with frightful suddenness from the affections he had cultivated for a year, from ease, luxury and the friendship of a powerful monarch, and consigned to utter destitution.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The world was indeed before him: he had been torn with frightful suddenness from the affections he had cultivated for a year, from ease, luxury and the friendship of a powerful monarch, and consigned to utter destitution.
