used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If Arrigo admired Castruccio, he adored Euthanasia; her sex and beauty might well have a powerful effect on his youthful heart, and her simplicity and purity were more calculated to influence his inexperienced but active understanding, than the more studied courtesies of Castruccio.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading If Arrigo admired Castruccio, he adored Euthanasia; her sex and beauty might well have a powerful effect on his youthful heart, and her simplicity and purity were more calculated to influence his inexperienced but active understanding, than the more studied courtesies of Castruccio.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading If Arrigo admired Castruccio, he adored Euthanasia; her sex and beauty might well have a powerful effect on his youthful heart, and her simplicity and purity were more calculated to influence his inexperienced but active understanding, than the more studied courtesies of Castruccio.
adoredadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrd/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading If Arrigo admired Castruccio, he adored Euthanasia; her sex and beauty might well have a powerful effect on his youthful heart, and her simplicity and purity were more calculated to influence his inexperienced but active understanding, than the more studied courtesies of Castruccio.
agonizingadjectiveUS /ˈæɡənaɪzɪŋ/
extremely painful
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She resolved at least to employ all the influence her possessions and connexions gave her, to arrest the hand of the murderer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Peace between Lucca and Florence.--Bindo._ The ill news had travelled fast; and Euthanasia knew of the imprisonment of Castruccio the same evening that it had taken place.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading She resolved at least to employ all the influence her possessions and connexions gave her, to arrest the hand of the murderer.
Arrigo
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From this reading If Arrigo admired Castruccio, he adored Euthanasia; her sex and beauty might well have a powerful effect on his youthful heart, and her simplicity and purity were more calculated to influence his inexperienced but active understanding, than the more studied courtesies of Castruccio.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Early in the morning young Guinigi arrived at the castle.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She resolved at least to employ all the influence her possessions and connexions gave her, to arrest the hand of the murderer.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading If Arrigo admired Castruccio, he adored Euthanasia; her sex and beauty might well have a powerful effect on his youthful heart, and her simplicity and purity were more calculated to influence his inexperienced but active understanding, than the more studied courtesies of Castruccio.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading _Peace between Lucca and Florence.--Bindo._ The ill news had travelled fast; and Euthanasia knew of the imprisonment of Castruccio the same evening that it had taken place.
Bindo
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From this reading _Peace between Lucca and Florence.--Bindo._ The ill news had travelled fast; and Euthanasia knew of the imprisonment of Castruccio the same evening that it had taken place.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading If Arrigo admired Castruccio, he adored Euthanasia; her sex and beauty might well have a powerful effect on his youthful heart, and her simplicity and purity were more calculated to influence his inexperienced but active understanding, than the more studied courtesies of Castruccio.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Early in the morning young Guinigi arrived at the castle.
Castruccio
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From this reading _Peace between Lucca and Florence.--Bindo._ The ill news had travelled fast; and Euthanasia knew of the imprisonment of Castruccio the same evening that it had taken place.
connexionsnounUS /kəˈnekʃənz/
plural of “connexion” — a connecting shape
From this reading She resolved at least to employ all the influence her possessions and connexions gave her, to arrest the hand of the murderer.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
courtesiesnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsiz/
plural of “courtesy” — a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading If Arrigo admired Castruccio, he adored Euthanasia; her sex and beauty might well have a powerful effect on his youthful heart, and her simplicity and purity were more calculated to influence his inexperienced but active understanding, than the more studied courtesies of Castruccio.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
dastardnoun
a despicable coward
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early in the morning young Guinigi arrived at the castle.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading If Arrigo admired Castruccio, he adored Euthanasia; her sex and beauty might well have a powerful effect on his youthful heart, and her simplicity and purity were more calculated to influence his inexperienced but active understanding, than the more studied courtesies of Castruccio.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading She resolved at least to employ all the influence her possessions and connexions gave her, to arrest the hand of the murderer.
EuthanasianounUS /ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒə/
the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)
From this reading _Peace between Lucca and Florence.--Bindo._ The ill news had travelled fast; and Euthanasia knew of the imprisonment of Castruccio the same evening that it had taken place.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _Peace between Lucca and Florence.--Bindo._ The ill news had travelled fast; and Euthanasia knew of the imprisonment of Castruccio the same evening that it had taken place.
Faggiuola
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From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
a social unit living together
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading _Peace between Lucca and Florence.--Bindo._ The ill news had travelled fast; and Euthanasia knew of the imprisonment of Castruccio the same evening that it had taken place.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
ferocitynounUS /fərˈɑːsəti/
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading _Peace between Lucca and Florence.--Bindo._ The ill news had travelled fast; and Euthanasia knew of the imprisonment of Castruccio the same evening that it had taken place.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She resolved at least to employ all the influence her possessions and connexions gave her, to arrest the hand of the murderer.
Guinigi
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From this reading Early in the morning young Guinigi arrived at the castle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Peace between Lucca and Florence.--Bindo._ The ill news had travelled fast; and Euthanasia knew of the imprisonment of Castruccio the same evening that it had taken place.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She resolved at least to employ all the influence her possessions and connexions gave her, to arrest the hand of the murderer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Arrigo admired Castruccio, he adored Euthanasia; her sex and beauty might well have a powerful effect on his youthful heart, and her simplicity and purity were more calculated to influence his inexperienced but active understanding, than the more studied courtesies of Castruccio.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Arrigo admired Castruccio, he adored Euthanasia; her sex and beauty might well have a powerful effect on his youthful heart, and her simplicity and purity were more calculated to influence his inexperienced but active understanding, than the more studied courtesies of Castruccio.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading If Arrigo admired Castruccio, he adored Euthanasia; her sex and beauty might well have a powerful effect on his youthful heart, and her simplicity and purity were more calculated to influence his inexperienced but active understanding, than the more studied courtesies of Castruccio.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If Arrigo admired Castruccio, he adored Euthanasia; her sex and beauty might well have a powerful effect on his youthful heart, and her simplicity and purity were more calculated to influence his inexperienced but active understanding, than the more studied courtesies of Castruccio.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Arrigo admired Castruccio, he adored Euthanasia; her sex and beauty might well have a powerful effect on his youthful heart, and her simplicity and purity were more calculated to influence his inexperienced but active understanding, than the more studied courtesies of Castruccio.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading _Peace between Lucca and Florence.--Bindo._ The ill news had travelled fast; and Euthanasia knew of the imprisonment of Castruccio the same evening that it had taken place.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading _Peace between Lucca and Florence.--Bindo._ The ill news had travelled fast; and Euthanasia knew of the imprisonment of Castruccio the same evening that it had taken place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
lacking practical experience or training
From this reading If Arrigo admired Castruccio, he adored Euthanasia; her sex and beauty might well have a powerful effect on his youthful heart, and her simplicity and purity were more calculated to influence his inexperienced but active understanding, than the more studied courtesies of Castruccio.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading She resolved at least to employ all the influence her possessions and connexions gave her, to arrest the hand of the murderer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Peace between Lucca and Florence.--Bindo._ The ill news had travelled fast; and Euthanasia knew of the imprisonment of Castruccio the same evening that it had taken place.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _Peace between Lucca and Florence.--Bindo._ The ill news had travelled fast; and Euthanasia knew of the imprisonment of Castruccio the same evening that it had taken place.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading She resolved at least to employ all the influence her possessions and connexions gave her, to arrest the hand of the murderer.
Lucca
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From this reading _Peace between Lucca and Florence.--Bindo._ The ill news had travelled fast; and Euthanasia knew of the imprisonment of Castruccio the same evening that it had taken place.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If Arrigo admired Castruccio, he adored Euthanasia; her sex and beauty might well have a powerful effect on his youthful heart, and her simplicity and purity were more calculated to influence his inexperienced but active understanding, than the more studied courtesies of Castruccio.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early in the morning young Guinigi arrived at the castle.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading She resolved at least to employ all the influence her possessions and connexions gave her, to arrest the hand of the murderer.
information about recent and important events
From this reading _Peace between Lucca and Florence.--Bindo._ The ill news had travelled fast; and Euthanasia knew of the imprisonment of Castruccio the same evening that it had taken place.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Peace between Lucca and Florence.--Bindo._ The ill news had travelled fast; and Euthanasia knew of the imprisonment of Castruccio the same evening that it had taken place.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading _Peace between Lucca and Florence.--Bindo._ The ill news had travelled fast; and Euthanasia knew of the imprisonment of Castruccio the same evening that it had taken place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _Peace between Lucca and Florence.--Bindo._ The ill news had travelled fast; and Euthanasia knew of the imprisonment of Castruccio the same evening that it had taken place.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading She resolved at least to employ all the influence her possessions and connexions gave her, to arrest the hand of the murderer.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading If Arrigo admired Castruccio, he adored Euthanasia; her sex and beauty might well have a powerful effect on his youthful heart, and her simplicity and purity were more calculated to influence his inexperienced but active understanding, than the more studied courtesies of Castruccio.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading If Arrigo admired Castruccio, he adored Euthanasia; her sex and beauty might well have a powerful effect on his youthful heart, and her simplicity and purity were more calculated to influence his inexperienced but active understanding, than the more studied courtesies of Castruccio.
Ranieri
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From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
determined
From this reading She resolved at least to employ all the influence her possessions and connexions gave her, to arrest the hand of the murderer.
Identical; not different.
From this reading _Peace between Lucca and Florence.--Bindo._ The ill news had travelled fast; and Euthanasia knew of the imprisonment of Castruccio the same evening that it had taken place.
try to get or reach
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading If Arrigo admired Castruccio, he adored Euthanasia; her sex and beauty might well have a powerful effect on his youthful heart, and her simplicity and purity were more calculated to influence his inexperienced but active understanding, than the more studied courtesies of Castruccio.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading If Arrigo admired Castruccio, he adored Euthanasia; her sex and beauty might well have a powerful effect on his youthful heart, and her simplicity and purity were more calculated to influence his inexperienced but active understanding, than the more studied courtesies of Castruccio.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading If Arrigo admired Castruccio, he adored Euthanasia; her sex and beauty might well have a powerful effect on his youthful heart, and her simplicity and purity were more calculated to influence his inexperienced but active understanding, than the more studied courtesies of Castruccio.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading _Peace between Lucca and Florence.--Bindo._ The ill news had travelled fast; and Euthanasia knew of the imprisonment of Castruccio the same evening that it had taken place.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Peace between Lucca and Florence.--Bindo._ The ill news had travelled fast; and Euthanasia knew of the imprisonment of Castruccio the same evening that it had taken place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Peace between Lucca and Florence.--Bindo._ The ill news had travelled fast; and Euthanasia knew of the imprisonment of Castruccio the same evening that it had taken place.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading _Peace between Lucca and Florence.--Bindo._ The ill news had travelled fast; and Euthanasia knew of the imprisonment of Castruccio the same evening that it had taken place.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading If Arrigo admired Castruccio, he adored Euthanasia; her sex and beauty might well have a powerful effect on his youthful heart, and her simplicity and purity were more calculated to influence his inexperienced but active understanding, than the more studied courtesies of Castruccio.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Well acquainted with the cruel policy of the Faggiuola family and in particular with the dastard ferocity of Ranieri, her fears were wound up to an agonizing height: more unhappy than the prisoner himself, she slept not, nor did she seek sleep; but her thoughts were bent on the consideration of whether she were able in any manner to assist her friend.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Early in the morning young Guinigi arrived at the castle.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading If Arrigo admired Castruccio, he adored Euthanasia; her sex and beauty might well have a powerful effect on his youthful heart, and her simplicity and purity were more calculated to influence his inexperienced but active understanding, than the more studied courtesies of Castruccio.
