used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Castruccio reconnoitres for a Surprise.--Embassy of Tripalda._ Arrigo returned sorrowfully to Lucca.
anew
From this reading "Nay, Vanni, I shall check-mate you next move," said Castruccio; "think again if you cannot escape, and make better play.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He found Castruccio playing at chess with Mordecastelli; while a priest, Battista Tripalda, sat observing the game, and spoiling it by his interference.
Arrigo
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From this reading _Castruccio reconnoitres for a Surprise.--Embassy of Tripalda._ Arrigo returned sorrowfully to Lucca.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He found Castruccio playing at chess with Mordecastelli; while a priest, Battista Tripalda, sat observing the game, and spoiling it by his interference.
Battista
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From this reading He found Castruccio playing at chess with Mordecastelli; while a priest, Battista Tripalda, sat observing the game, and spoiling it by his interference.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Nay, Vanni, I shall check-mate you next move," said Castruccio; "think again if you cannot escape, and make better play.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Well, Arrigo, is peace or war the word you bring?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You must choose that, my lord; the countess wishes for peace, but she will not submit."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He found Castruccio playing at chess with Mordecastelli; while a priest, Battista Tripalda, sat observing the game, and spoiling it by his interference.
cannot
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From this reading "Nay, Vanni, I shall check-mate you next move," said Castruccio; "think again if you cannot escape, and make better play.
Castruccio
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From this reading _Castruccio reconnoitres for a Surprise.--Embassy of Tripalda._ Arrigo returned sorrowfully to Lucca.
check-mate
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From this reading "Nay, Vanni, I shall check-mate you next move," said Castruccio; "think again if you cannot escape, and make better play.
chessnounUS /tʃes/
weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
From this reading He found Castruccio playing at chess with Mordecastelli; while a priest, Battista Tripalda, sat observing the game, and spoiling it by his interference.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading "You must choose that, my lord; the countess wishes for peace, but she will not submit."
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading "You must choose that, my lord; the countess wishes for peace, but she will not submit."
EmbassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading _Castruccio reconnoitres for a Surprise.--Embassy of Tripalda._ Arrigo returned sorrowfully to Lucca.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading "Nay, Vanni, I shall check-mate you next move," said Castruccio; "think again if you cannot escape, and make better play.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Castruccio reconnoitres for a Surprise.--Embassy of Tripalda._ Arrigo returned sorrowfully to Lucca.
set up or found
From this reading He found Castruccio playing at chess with Mordecastelli; while a priest, Battista Tripalda, sat observing the game, and spoiling it by his interference.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading He found Castruccio playing at chess with Mordecastelli; while a priest, Battista Tripalda, sat observing the game, and spoiling it by his interference.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found Castruccio playing at chess with Mordecastelli; while a priest, Battista Tripalda, sat observing the game, and spoiling it by his interference.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He found Castruccio playing at chess with Mordecastelli; while a priest, Battista Tripalda, sat observing the game, and spoiling it by his interference.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Nay, Vanni, I shall check-mate you next move," said Castruccio; "think again if you cannot escape, and make better play.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Nay, Vanni, I shall check-mate you next move," said Castruccio; "think again if you cannot escape, and make better play.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading He found Castruccio playing at chess with Mordecastelli; while a priest, Battista Tripalda, sat observing the game, and spoiling it by his interference.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Well, Arrigo, is peace or war the word you bring?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He found Castruccio playing at chess with Mordecastelli; while a priest, Battista Tripalda, sat observing the game, and spoiling it by his interference.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "You must choose that, my lord; the countess wishes for peace, but she will not submit."
Lucca
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From this reading _Castruccio reconnoitres for a Surprise.--Embassy of Tripalda._ Arrigo returned sorrowfully to Lucca.
engage in
From this reading "Nay, Vanni, I shall check-mate you next move," said Castruccio; "think again if you cannot escape, and make better play.
Mordecastelli
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From this reading He found Castruccio playing at chess with Mordecastelli; while a priest, Battista Tripalda, sat observing the game, and spoiling it by his interference.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Nay, Vanni, I shall check-mate you next move," said Castruccio; "think again if you cannot escape, and make better play.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You must choose that, my lord; the countess wishes for peace, but she will not submit."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You must choose that, my lord; the countess wishes for peace, but she will not submit."
an old word for “no”
From this reading "Nay, Vanni, I shall check-mate you next move," said Castruccio; "think again if you cannot escape, and make better play.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Nay, Vanni, I shall check-mate you next move," said Castruccio; "think again if you cannot escape, and make better play.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You must choose that, my lord; the countess wishes for peace, but she will not submit."
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading He found Castruccio playing at chess with Mordecastelli; while a priest, Battista Tripalda, sat observing the game, and spoiling it by his interference.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Castruccio reconnoitres for a Surprise.--Embassy of Tripalda._ Arrigo returned sorrowfully to Lucca.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Well, Arrigo, is peace or war the word you bring?"
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Well, Arrigo, is peace or war the word you bring?"
participate in games or sport
From this reading "Nay, Vanni, I shall check-mate you next move," said Castruccio; "think again if you cannot escape, and make better play.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading He found Castruccio playing at chess with Mordecastelli; while a priest, Battista Tripalda, sat observing the game, and spoiling it by his interference.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading He found Castruccio playing at chess with Mordecastelli; while a priest, Battista Tripalda, sat observing the game, and spoiling it by his interference.
reconnoitres
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From this reading _Castruccio reconnoitres for a Surprise.--Embassy of Tripalda._ Arrigo returned sorrowfully to Lucca.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _Castruccio reconnoitres for a Surprise.--Embassy of Tripalda._ Arrigo returned sorrowfully to Lucca.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Nay, Vanni, I shall check-mate you next move," said Castruccio; "think again if you cannot escape, and make better play.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He found Castruccio playing at chess with Mordecastelli; while a priest, Battista Tripalda, sat observing the game, and spoiling it by his interference.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Nay, Vanni, I shall check-mate you next move," said Castruccio; "think again if you cannot escape, and make better play.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You must choose that, my lord; the countess wishes for peace, but she will not submit."
sorrowfullyadverb
in a sorrowful manner
From this reading _Castruccio reconnoitres for a Surprise.--Embassy of Tripalda._ Arrigo returned sorrowfully to Lucca.
spoilingnounUS /ˈspɔɪlɪŋ/
the process of becoming spoiled
From this reading He found Castruccio playing at chess with Mordecastelli; while a priest, Battista Tripalda, sat observing the game, and spoiling it by his interference.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading "You must choose that, my lord; the countess wishes for peace, but she will not submit."
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading _Castruccio reconnoitres for a Surprise.--Embassy of Tripalda._ Arrigo returned sorrowfully to Lucca.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You must choose that, my lord; the countess wishes for peace, but she will not submit."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He found Castruccio playing at chess with Mordecastelli; while a priest, Battista Tripalda, sat observing the game, and spoiling it by his interference.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Nay, Vanni, I shall check-mate you next move," said Castruccio; "think again if you cannot escape, and make better play.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Castruccio reconnoitres for a Surprise.--Embassy of Tripalda._ Arrigo returned sorrowfully to Lucca.
Tripalda
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From this reading _Castruccio reconnoitres for a Surprise.--Embassy of Tripalda._ Arrigo returned sorrowfully to Lucca.
Vanni
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From this reading "Nay, Vanni, I shall check-mate you next move," said Castruccio; "think again if you cannot escape, and make better play.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Well, Arrigo, is peace or war the word you bring?"
(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, Arrigo, is peace or war the word you bring?"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He found Castruccio playing at chess with Mordecastelli; while a priest, Battista Tripalda, sat observing the game, and spoiling it by his interference.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You must choose that, my lord; the countess wishes for peace, but she will not submit."
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "You must choose that, my lord; the countess wishes for peace, but she will not submit."
in the company of; together with
From this reading He found Castruccio playing at chess with Mordecastelli; while a priest, Battista Tripalda, sat observing the game, and spoiling it by his interference.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Well, Arrigo, is peace or war the word you bring?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Nay, Vanni, I shall check-mate you next move," said Castruccio; "think again if you cannot escape, and make better play.
