used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Euthanasia joins the Conspiracy.--Tripalda a Member._ During this festivity at Lucca, every thing wore the face of sorrow and depression at Florence.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The only circumstance that raised them from their ruin, was the commerce of the city; for, by means of the merchants, corn was brought from the neighbouring states, and the magistrates distributed it among the poorer peasantry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Euthanasia joins the Conspiracy.--Tripalda a Member._ During this festivity at Lucca, every thing wore the face of sorrow and depression at Florence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Euthanasia joins the Conspiracy.--Tripalda a Member._ During this festivity at Lucca, every thing wore the face of sorrow and depression at Florence.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading It seemed to her like the pomp of his funeral; and she dreaded lest his person, exposed during the ceremonial, should be attempted by some of his bolder enemies.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed to her like the pomp of his funeral; and she dreaded lest his person, exposed during the ceremonial, should be attempted by some of his bolder enemies.
bolderadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldər/
comparative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading It seemed to her like the pomp of his funeral; and she dreaded lest his person, exposed during the ceremonial, should be attempted by some of his bolder enemies.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The only circumstance that raised them from their ruin, was the commerce of the city; for, by means of the merchants, corn was brought from the neighbouring states, and the magistrates distributed it among the poorer peasantry.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they worked with a closer design.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The only circumstance that raised them from their ruin, was the commerce of the city; for, by means of the merchants, corn was brought from the neighbouring states, and the magistrates distributed it among the poorer peasantry.
Castruccio's
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From this reading Euthanasia had listened to the intelligence of Castruccio's triumph with unwilling ears.
ceremonialnounUS /ˌserəˈmoʊniəl/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading It seemed to her like the pomp of his funeral; and she dreaded lest his person, exposed during the ceremonial, should be attempted by some of his bolder enemies.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading The only circumstance that raised them from their ruin, was the commerce of the city; for, by means of the merchants, corn was brought from the neighbouring states, and the magistrates distributed it among the poorer peasantry.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The only circumstance that raised them from their ruin, was the commerce of the city; for, by means of the merchants, corn was brought from the neighbouring states, and the magistrates distributed it among the poorer peasantry.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading But they worked with a closer design.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading The only circumstance that raised them from their ruin, was the commerce of the city; for, by means of the merchants, corn was brought from the neighbouring states, and the magistrates distributed it among the poorer peasantry.
ConspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading _Euthanasia joins the Conspiracy.--Tripalda a Member._ During this festivity at Lucca, every thing wore the face of sorrow and depression at Florence.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading The only circumstance that raised them from their ruin, was the commerce of the city; for, by means of the merchants, corn was brought from the neighbouring states, and the magistrates distributed it among the poorer peasantry.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading _Euthanasia joins the Conspiracy.--Tripalda a Member._ During this festivity at Lucca, every thing wore the face of sorrow and depression at Florence.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading But they worked with a closer design.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading The only circumstance that raised them from their ruin, was the commerce of the city; for, by means of the merchants, corn was brought from the neighbouring states, and the magistrates distributed it among the poorer peasantry.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It seemed to her like the pomp of his funeral; and she dreaded lest his person, exposed during the ceremonial, should be attempted by some of his bolder enemies.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _Euthanasia joins the Conspiracy.--Tripalda a Member._ During this festivity at Lucca, every thing wore the face of sorrow and depression at Florence.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Euthanasia had listened to the intelligence of Castruccio's triumph with unwilling ears.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading It seemed to her like the pomp of his funeral; and she dreaded lest his person, exposed during the ceremonial, should be attempted by some of his bolder enemies.
EuthanasianounUS /ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒə/
the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)
From this reading _Euthanasia joins the Conspiracy.--Tripalda a Member._ During this festivity at Lucca, every thing wore the face of sorrow and depression at Florence.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _Euthanasia joins the Conspiracy.--Tripalda a Member._ During this festivity at Lucca, every thing wore the face of sorrow and depression at Florence.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading It seemed to her like the pomp of his funeral; and she dreaded lest his person, exposed during the ceremonial, should be attempted by some of his bolder enemies.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading _Euthanasia joins the Conspiracy.--Tripalda a Member._ During this festivity at Lucca, every thing wore the face of sorrow and depression at Florence.
festivitynounUS /feˈstɪvəti/
any joyous diversion
From this reading _Euthanasia joins the Conspiracy.--Tripalda a Member._ During this festivity at Lucca, every thing wore the face of sorrow and depression at Florence.
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 _Euthanasia joins the Conspiracy.--Tripalda a Member._ During this festivity at Lucca, every thing wore the face of sorrow and depression at Florence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The only circumstance that raised them from their ruin, was the commerce of the city; for, by means of the merchants, corn was brought from the neighbouring states, and the magistrates distributed it among the poorer peasantry.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The only circumstance that raised them from their ruin, was the commerce of the city; for, by means of the merchants, corn was brought from the neighbouring states, and the magistrates distributed it among the poorer peasantry.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading It seemed to her like the pomp of his funeral; and she dreaded lest his person, exposed during the ceremonial, should be attempted by some of his bolder enemies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Euthanasia had listened to the intelligence of Castruccio's triumph with unwilling ears.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to her like the pomp of his funeral; and she dreaded lest his person, exposed during the ceremonial, should be attempted by some of his bolder enemies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to her like the pomp of his funeral; and she dreaded lest his person, exposed during the ceremonial, should be attempted by some of his bolder enemies.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Euthanasia had listened to the intelligence of Castruccio's triumph with unwilling ears.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The only circumstance that raised them from their ruin, was the commerce of the city; for, by means of the merchants, corn was brought from the neighbouring states, and the magistrates distributed it among the poorer peasantry.
joinsnounUS /dʒɔɪnz/
plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
From this reading _Euthanasia joins the Conspiracy.--Tripalda a Member._ During this festivity at Lucca, every thing wore the face of sorrow and depression at Florence.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading It seemed to her like the pomp of his funeral; and she dreaded lest his person, exposed during the ceremonial, should be attempted by some of his bolder enemies.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It seemed to her like the pomp of his funeral; and she dreaded lest his person, exposed during the ceremonial, should be attempted by some of his bolder enemies.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Euthanasia had listened to the intelligence of Castruccio's triumph with unwilling ears.
Lucca
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From this reading _Euthanasia joins the Conspiracy.--Tripalda a Member._ During this festivity at Lucca, every thing wore the face of sorrow and depression at Florence.
magistratesnounUS /ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/
plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading The only circumstance that raised them from their ruin, was the commerce of the city; for, by means of the merchants, corn was brought from the neighbouring states, and the magistrates distributed it among the poorer peasantry.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The only circumstance that raised them from their ruin, was the commerce of the city; for, by means of the merchants, corn was brought from the neighbouring states, and the magistrates distributed it among the poorer peasantry.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading _Euthanasia joins the Conspiracy.--Tripalda a Member._ During this festivity at Lucca, every thing wore the face of sorrow and depression at Florence.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading The only circumstance that raised them from their ruin, was the commerce of the city; for, by means of the merchants, corn was brought from the neighbouring states, and the magistrates distributed it among the poorer peasantry.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading The only circumstance that raised them from their ruin, was the commerce of the city; for, by means of the merchants, corn was brought from the neighbouring states, and the magistrates distributed it among the poorer peasantry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Euthanasia joins the Conspiracy.--Tripalda a Member._ During this festivity at Lucca, every thing wore the face of sorrow and depression at Florence.
and nothing more
From this reading The only circumstance that raised them from their ruin, was the commerce of the city; for, by means of the merchants, corn was brought from the neighbouring states, and the magistrates distributed it among the poorer peasantry.
peasantrynounUS /ˈpezəntri/
the class of peasants
From this reading The only circumstance that raised them from their ruin, was the commerce of the city; for, by means of the merchants, corn was brought from the neighbouring states, and the magistrates distributed it among the poorer peasantry.
a human being
From this reading It seemed to her like the pomp of his funeral; and she dreaded lest his person, exposed during the ceremonial, should be attempted by some of his bolder enemies.
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading It seemed to her like the pomp of his funeral; and she dreaded lest his person, exposed during the ceremonial, should be attempted by some of his bolder enemies.
pooreradjectiveUS /ˈpuːrər/
comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The only circumstance that raised them from their ruin, was the commerce of the city; for, by means of the merchants, corn was brought from the neighbouring states, and the magistrates distributed it among the poorer peasantry.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The only circumstance that raised them from their ruin, was the commerce of the city; for, by means of the merchants, corn was brought from the neighbouring states, and the magistrates distributed it among the poorer peasantry.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading The only circumstance that raised them from their ruin, was the commerce of the city; for, by means of the merchants, corn was brought from the neighbouring states, and the magistrates distributed it among the poorer peasantry.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to her like the pomp of his funeral; and she dreaded lest his person, exposed during the ceremonial, should be attempted by some of his bolder enemies.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed to her like the pomp of his funeral; and she dreaded lest his person, exposed during the ceremonial, should be attempted by some of his bolder enemies.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It seemed to her like the pomp of his funeral; and she dreaded lest his person, exposed during the ceremonial, should be attempted by some of his bolder enemies.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It seemed to her like the pomp of his funeral; and she dreaded lest his person, exposed during the ceremonial, should be attempted by some of his bolder enemies.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading _Euthanasia joins the Conspiracy.--Tripalda a Member._ During this festivity at Lucca, every thing wore the face of sorrow and depression at Florence.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The only circumstance that raised them from their ruin, was the commerce of the city; for, by means of the merchants, corn was brought from the neighbouring states, and the magistrates distributed it among the poorer peasantry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The only circumstance that raised them from their ruin, was the commerce of the city; for, by means of the merchants, corn was brought from the neighbouring states, and the magistrates distributed it among the poorer peasantry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Euthanasia joins the Conspiracy.--Tripalda a Member._ During this festivity at Lucca, every thing wore the face of sorrow and depression at Florence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The only circumstance that raised them from their ruin, was the commerce of the city; for, by means of the merchants, corn was brought from the neighbouring states, and the magistrates distributed it among the poorer peasantry.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The only circumstance that raised them from their ruin, was the commerce of the city; for, by means of the merchants, corn was brought from the neighbouring states, and the magistrates distributed it among the poorer peasantry.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they worked with a closer design.
a special situation
From this reading _Euthanasia joins the Conspiracy.--Tripalda a Member._ During this festivity at Lucca, every thing wore the face of sorrow and depression at Florence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Euthanasia joins the Conspiracy.--Tripalda a Member._ During this festivity at Lucca, every thing wore the face of sorrow and depression at Florence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Euthanasia had listened to the intelligence of Castruccio's triumph with unwilling ears.
Tripalda
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From this reading _Euthanasia joins the Conspiracy.--Tripalda a Member._ During this festivity at Lucca, every thing wore the face of sorrow and depression at Florence.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Euthanasia had listened to the intelligence of Castruccio's triumph with unwilling ears.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Euthanasia had listened to the intelligence of Castruccio's triumph with unwilling ears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only circumstance that raised them from their ruin, was the commerce of the city; for, by means of the merchants, corn was brought from the neighbouring states, and the magistrates distributed it among the poorer peasantry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Euthanasia had listened to the intelligence of Castruccio's triumph with unwilling ears.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading _Euthanasia joins the Conspiracy.--Tripalda a Member._ During this festivity at Lucca, every thing wore the face of sorrow and depression at Florence.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But they worked with a closer design.
