used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a wildness in her countenance and gestures that excited his curiosity; and he seemed to feel instinctively that she had about her the marks of one who dealt with unembodied spirits.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was a wildness in her countenance and gestures that excited his curiosity; and he seemed to feel instinctively that she had about her the marks of one who dealt with unembodied spirits.
Albinois
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From this reading _Beatrice meets Tripalda--is led by Bindo to the Witch's Cave._ The Albinois Bindo had been greatly struck by the appearance of Beatrice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a wildness in her countenance and gestures that excited his curiosity; and he seemed to feel instinctively that she had about her the marks of one who dealt with unembodied spirits.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading _Beatrice meets Tripalda--is led by Bindo to the Witch's Cave._ The Albinois Bindo had been greatly struck by the appearance of Beatrice.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Her eye sees beyond this world," said Bindo; "if you were to look on her, you would find a companion in your art.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading _Beatrice meets Tripalda--is led by Bindo to the Witch's Cave._ The Albinois Bindo had been greatly struck by the appearance of Beatrice.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Beatrice meets Tripalda--is led by Bindo to the Witch's Cave._ The Albinois Bindo had been greatly struck by the appearance of Beatrice.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "Her eye sees beyond this world," said Bindo; "if you were to look on her, you would find a companion in your art.
Bindo
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From this reading _Beatrice meets Tripalda--is led by Bindo to the Witch's Cave._ The Albinois Bindo had been greatly struck by the appearance of Beatrice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had ventured to speak to his mistress concerning her; but he learnt nothing except that Ferrara was her native town.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Beatrice meets Tripalda--is led by Bindo to the Witch's Cave._ The Albinois Bindo had been greatly struck by the appearance of Beatrice.
canvassedverbUS /ˈkænvəst/
past form of “canvass” — get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
From this reading With this slight information he visited his friend, the witch, and they canvassed the subject together.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading _Beatrice meets Tripalda--is led by Bindo to the Witch's Cave._ The Albinois Bindo had been greatly struck by the appearance of Beatrice.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Her eye sees beyond this world," said Bindo; "if you were to look on her, you would find a companion in your art.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading He had ventured to speak to his mistress concerning her; but he learnt nothing except that Ferrara was her native town.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading There was a wildness in her countenance and gestures that excited his curiosity; and he seemed to feel instinctively that she had about her the marks of one who dealt with unembodied spirits.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading There was a wildness in her countenance and gestures that excited his curiosity; and he seemed to feel instinctively that she had about her the marks of one who dealt with unembodied spirits.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading There was a wildness in her countenance and gestures that excited his curiosity; and he seemed to feel instinctively that she had about her the marks of one who dealt with unembodied spirits.
apart from; not including
From this reading He had ventured to speak to his mistress concerning her; but he learnt nothing except that Ferrara was her native town.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading There was a wildness in her countenance and gestures that excited his curiosity; and he seemed to feel instinctively that she had about her the marks of one who dealt with unembodied spirits.
the organ of sight
From this reading "Her eye sees beyond this world," said Bindo; "if you were to look on her, you would find a companion in your art.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading There was a wildness in her countenance and gestures that excited his curiosity; and he seemed to feel instinctively that she had about her the marks of one who dealt with unembodied spirits.
FerraranounUS /fərˈɑːrə/
a city in northern Italy
From this reading He had ventured to speak to his mistress concerning her; but he learnt nothing except that Ferrara was her native town.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Her eye sees beyond this world," said Bindo; "if you were to look on her, you would find a companion in your art.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading With this slight information he visited his friend, the witch, and they canvassed the subject together.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading There was a wildness in her countenance and gestures that excited his curiosity; and he seemed to feel instinctively that she had about her the marks of one who dealt with unembodied spirits.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading _Beatrice meets Tripalda--is led by Bindo to the Witch's Cave._ The Albinois Bindo had been greatly struck by the appearance of Beatrice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Beatrice meets Tripalda--is led by Bindo to the Witch's Cave._ The Albinois Bindo had been greatly struck by the appearance of Beatrice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a wildness in her countenance and gestures that excited his curiosity; and he seemed to feel instinctively that she had about her the marks of one who dealt with unembodied spirits.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a wildness in her countenance and gestures that excited his curiosity; and he seemed to feel instinctively that she had about her the marks of one who dealt with unembodied spirits.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a wildness in her countenance and gestures that excited his curiosity; and he seemed to feel instinctively that she had about her the marks of one who dealt with unembodied spirits.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Her eye sees beyond this world," said Bindo; "if you were to look on her, you would find a companion in your art.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a wildness in her countenance and gestures that excited his curiosity; and he seemed to feel instinctively that she had about her the marks of one who dealt with unembodied spirits.
a message received and understood
From this reading With this slight information he visited his friend, the witch, and they canvassed the subject together.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading There was a wildness in her countenance and gestures that excited his curiosity; and he seemed to feel instinctively that she had about her the marks of one who dealt with unembodied spirits.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Beatrice meets Tripalda--is led by Bindo to the Witch's Cave._ The Albinois Bindo had been greatly struck by the appearance of Beatrice.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He had ventured to speak to his mistress concerning her; but he learnt nothing except that Ferrara was her native town.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading _Beatrice meets Tripalda--is led by Bindo to the Witch's Cave._ The Albinois Bindo had been greatly struck by the appearance of Beatrice.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Her eye sees beyond this world," said Bindo; "if you were to look on her, you would find a companion in your art.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading There was a wildness in her countenance and gestures that excited his curiosity; and he seemed to feel instinctively that she had about her the marks of one who dealt with unembodied spirits.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading _Beatrice meets Tripalda--is led by Bindo to the Witch's Cave._ The Albinois Bindo had been greatly struck by the appearance of Beatrice.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading He had ventured to speak to his mistress concerning her; but he learnt nothing except that Ferrara was her native town.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading He had ventured to speak to his mistress concerning her; but he learnt nothing except that Ferrara was her native town.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He had ventured to speak to his mistress concerning her; but he learnt nothing except that Ferrara was her native town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Beatrice meets Tripalda--is led by Bindo to the Witch's Cave._ The Albinois Bindo had been greatly struck by the appearance of Beatrice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Her eye sees beyond this world," said Bindo; "if you were to look on her, you would find a companion in your art.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was a wildness in her countenance and gestures that excited his curiosity; and he seemed to feel instinctively that she had about her the marks of one who dealt with unembodied spirits.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Her eye sees beyond this world," said Bindo; "if you were to look on her, you would find a companion in your art.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There was a wildness in her countenance and gestures that excited his curiosity; and he seemed to feel instinctively that she had about her the marks of one who dealt with unembodied spirits.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading "Her eye sees beyond this world," said Bindo; "if you were to look on her, you would find a companion in your art.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a wildness in her countenance and gestures that excited his curiosity; and he seemed to feel instinctively that she had about her the marks of one who dealt with unembodied spirits.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading With this slight information he visited his friend, the witch, and they canvassed the subject together.
express in speech
From this reading He had ventured to speak to his mistress concerning her; but he learnt nothing except that Ferrara was her native town.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading There was a wildness in her countenance and gestures that excited his curiosity; and he seemed to feel instinctively that she had about her the marks of one who dealt with unembodied spirits.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading _Beatrice meets Tripalda--is led by Bindo to the Witch's Cave._ The Albinois Bindo had been greatly struck by the appearance of Beatrice.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading With this slight information he visited his friend, the witch, and they canvassed the subject together.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a wildness in her countenance and gestures that excited his curiosity; and he seemed to feel instinctively that she had about her the marks of one who dealt with unembodied spirits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Beatrice meets Tripalda--is led by Bindo to the Witch's Cave._ The Albinois Bindo had been greatly struck by the appearance of Beatrice.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a wildness in her countenance and gestures that excited his curiosity; and he seemed to feel instinctively that she had about her the marks of one who dealt with unembodied spirits.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With this slight information he visited his friend, the witch, and they canvassed the subject together.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With this slight information he visited his friend, the witch, and they canvassed the subject together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Beatrice meets Tripalda--is led by Bindo to the Witch's Cave._ The Albinois Bindo had been greatly struck by the appearance of Beatrice.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading With this slight information he visited his friend, the witch, and they canvassed the subject together.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He had ventured to speak to his mistress concerning her; but he learnt nothing except that Ferrara was her native town.
Tripalda
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From this reading _Beatrice meets Tripalda--is led by Bindo to the Witch's Cave._ The Albinois Bindo had been greatly struck by the appearance of Beatrice.
unembodiedadjective
not having a material body
From this reading There was a wildness in her countenance and gestures that excited his curiosity; and he seemed to feel instinctively that she had about her the marks of one who dealt with unembodied spirits.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading He had ventured to speak to his mistress concerning her; but he learnt nothing except that Ferrara was her native town.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading With this slight information he visited his friend, the witch, and they canvassed the subject together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a wildness in her countenance and gestures that excited his curiosity; and he seemed to feel instinctively that she had about her the marks of one who dealt with unembodied spirits.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Her eye sees beyond this world," said Bindo; "if you were to look on her, you would find a companion in your art.
which person or people
From this reading There was a wildness in her countenance and gestures that excited his curiosity; and he seemed to feel instinctively that she had about her the marks of one who dealt with unembodied spirits.
wildnessnounUS /ˈwaɪldnəs/
a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
From this reading There was a wildness in her countenance and gestures that excited his curiosity; and he seemed to feel instinctively that she had about her the marks of one who dealt with unembodied spirits.
witchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading With this slight information he visited his friend, the witch, and they canvassed the subject together.
Witch'snounUS /ˈwɪtʃɪz/
possessive form of “witch” — a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading _Beatrice meets Tripalda--is led by Bindo to the Witch's Cave._ The Albinois Bindo had been greatly struck by the appearance of Beatrice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was a wildness in her countenance and gestures that excited his curiosity; and he seemed to feel instinctively that she had about her the marks of one who dealt with unembodied spirits.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Her eye sees beyond this world," said Bindo; "if you were to look on her, you would find a companion in your art.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Her eye sees beyond this world," said Bindo; "if you were to look on her, you would find a companion in your art.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Her eye sees beyond this world," said Bindo; "if you were to look on her, you would find a companion in your art.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Her eye sees beyond this world," said Bindo; "if you were to look on her, you would find a companion in your art.
