used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The old man was ill: he had been dreadfully agitated by the scenes of the preceding days, and his health for a while sunk under it.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading The old man was ill: he had been dreadfully agitated by the scenes of the preceding days, and his health for a while sunk under it.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
react verbally
From this reading "He is not very ill," she said in a low voice, in answer to Castruccio's enquiries; "the fever has left him entirely; he is weak, but recovering.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading _Fall of Beatrice._ Castruccio was no inactive partaker in this busy scene.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The old man was ill: he had been dreadfully agitated by the scenes of the preceding days, and his health for a while sunk under it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
blushedverbUS /blʌʃt/
past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading _Fall of Beatrice._ Castruccio was no inactive partaker in this busy scene.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The old man was ill: he had been dreadfully agitated by the scenes of the preceding days, and his health for a while sunk under it.
Castruccio
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From this reading _Fall of Beatrice._ Castruccio was no inactive partaker in this busy scene.
Castruccio's
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From this reading "He is not very ill," she said in a low voice, in answer to Castruccio's enquiries; "the fever has left him entirely; he is weak, but recovering.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The old man was ill: he had been dreadfully agitated by the scenes of the preceding days, and his health for a while sunk under it.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
dreadfullyadverbUS /ˈdredfəli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading The old man was ill: he had been dreadfully agitated by the scenes of the preceding days, and his health for a while sunk under it.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
enquiries
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From this reading "He is not very ill," she said in a low voice, in answer to Castruccio's enquiries; "the fever has left him entirely; he is weak, but recovering.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "He is not very ill," she said in a low voice, in answer to Castruccio's enquiries; "the fever has left him entirely; he is weak, but recovering.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading _Fall of Beatrice._ Castruccio was no inactive partaker in this busy scene.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading "He is not very ill," she said in a low voice, in answer to Castruccio's enquiries; "the fever has left him entirely; he is weak, but recovering.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The old man was ill: he had been dreadfully agitated by the scenes of the preceding days, and his health for a while sunk under it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is not very ill," she said in a low voice, in answer to Castruccio's enquiries; "the fever has left him entirely; he is weak, but recovering.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The old man was ill: he had been dreadfully agitated by the scenes of the preceding days, and his health for a while sunk under it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The old man was ill: he had been dreadfully agitated by the scenes of the preceding days, and his health for a while sunk under it.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The old man was ill: he had been dreadfully agitated by the scenes of the preceding days, and his health for a while sunk under it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Fall of Beatrice._ Castruccio was no inactive partaker in this busy scene.
inactiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnæktɪv/
(chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert
From this reading _Fall of Beatrice._ Castruccio was no inactive partaker in this busy scene.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is not very ill," she said in a low voice, in answer to Castruccio's enquiries; "the fever has left him entirely; he is weak, but recovering.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The old man was ill: he had been dreadfully agitated by the scenes of the preceding days, and his health for a while sunk under it.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "He is not very ill," she said in a low voice, in answer to Castruccio's enquiries; "the fever has left him entirely; he is weak, but recovering.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "He is not very ill," she said in a low voice, in answer to Castruccio's enquiries; "the fever has left him entirely; he is weak, but recovering.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man was ill: he had been dreadfully agitated by the scenes of the preceding days, and his health for a while sunk under it.
not any; not one
From this reading _Fall of Beatrice._ Castruccio was no inactive partaker in this busy scene.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
Obizzo
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From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Fall of Beatrice._ Castruccio was no inactive partaker in this busy scene.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man was ill: he had been dreadfully agitated by the scenes of the preceding days, and his health for a while sunk under it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
partakernoun
someone who has or gives or receives a part or a share
From this reading _Fall of Beatrice._ Castruccio was no inactive partaker in this busy scene.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The old man was ill: he had been dreadfully agitated by the scenes of the preceding days, and his health for a while sunk under it.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading "He is not very ill," she said in a low voice, in answer to Castruccio's enquiries; "the fever has left him entirely; he is weak, but recovering.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He is not very ill," she said in a low voice, in answer to Castruccio's enquiries; "the fever has left him entirely; he is weak, but recovering.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading _Fall of Beatrice._ Castruccio was no inactive partaker in this busy scene.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading The old man was ill: he had been dreadfully agitated by the scenes of the preceding days, and his health for a while sunk under it.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
sovereigntynounUS /ˈsɑːvrənti/
government free from external control
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading The old man was ill: he had been dreadfully agitated by the scenes of the preceding days, and his health for a while sunk under it.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Fall of Beatrice._ Castruccio was no inactive partaker in this busy scene.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The old man was ill: he had been dreadfully agitated by the scenes of the preceding days, and his health for a while sunk under it.
precisely as stated
From this reading "He is not very ill," she said in a low voice, in answer to Castruccio's enquiries; "the fever has left him entirely; he is weak, but recovering.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "He is not very ill," she said in a low voice, in answer to Castruccio's enquiries; "the fever has left him entirely; he is weak, but recovering.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Fall of Beatrice._ Castruccio was no inactive partaker in this busy scene.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading "He is not very ill," she said in a low voice, in answer to Castruccio's enquiries; "the fever has left him entirely; he is weak, but recovering.
at the time that
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
in or at the place that
From this reading Castruccio was introduced into his chamber, where he lay peacefully sleeping on a magnificent couch, his adopted child, the lovely Beatrice, watching before him, who, when she beheld Castruccio, blushed deeply, while, in spite of every effort, a smile of delight spread itself over her expressive countenance.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The old man was ill: he had been dreadfully agitated by the scenes of the preceding days, and his health for a while sunk under it.
which person or people
From this reading But, after the combat was finished, and he perceived that Obizzo was engaged in acts of peaceful sovereignty alone, he hastened to the palace of the bishop; for he was painfully surprised in not seeing him among the nobles who waited on the prince.
