adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 The place was too narrow for broad manoeuvres, or for much more than to furnish an inspection of all arms to the General, and a display (with its meaning) to the populace.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Piazza d'Armi was the field of Mars of Milan, and an Austrian review of arms there used to be a tropical pageant.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The Piazza d'Armi was the field of Mars of Milan, and an Austrian review of arms there used to be a tropical pageant.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
aspectnounUS /ˈæspekt/
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
AustriannounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading The Piazza d'Armi was the field of Mars of Milan, and an Austrian review of arms there used to be a tropical pageant.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Piazza d'Armi was the field of Mars of Milan, and an Austrian review of arms there used to be a tropical pageant.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading An unusually large concourse of spectators lined the square, like a black border to a vast bed of flowers, nodding now this way, now that.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading An unusually large concourse of spectators lined the square, like a black border to a vast bed of flowers, nodding now this way, now that.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading An unusually large concourse of spectators lined the square, like a black border to a vast bed of flowers, nodding now this way, now that.
brainnounUS /breɪn/
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The place was too narrow for broad manoeuvres, or for much more than to furnish an inspection of all arms to the General, and a display (with its meaning) to the populace.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
Carlo
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From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
concoursenounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrs/
a large gathering of people
From this reading An unusually large concourse of spectators lined the square, like a black border to a vast bed of flowers, nodding now this way, now that.
D'ARMI
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From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading The place was too narrow for broad manoeuvres, or for much more than to furnish an inspection of all arms to the General, and a display (with its meaning) to the populace.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The Piazza d'Armi was the field of Mars of Milan, and an Austrian review of arms there used to be a tropical pageant.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading An unusually large concourse of spectators lined the square, like a black border to a vast bed of flowers, nodding now this way, now that.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The place was too narrow for broad manoeuvres, or for much more than to furnish an inspection of all arms to the General, and a display (with its meaning) to the populace.
GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The place was too narrow for broad manoeuvres, or for much more than to furnish an inspection of all arms to the General, and a display (with its meaning) to the populace.
griefnounUS /ɡriːf/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
inactionnounUS /ˌɪˈnækʃən/
the state of being inactive
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading The place was too narrow for broad manoeuvres, or for much more than to furnish an inspection of all arms to the General, and a display (with its meaning) to the populace.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The place was too narrow for broad manoeuvres, or for much more than to furnish an inspection of all arms to the General, and a display (with its meaning) to the populace.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading An unusually large concourse of spectators lined the square, like a black border to a vast bed of flowers, nodding now this way, now that.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading An unusually large concourse of spectators lined the square, like a black border to a vast bed of flowers, nodding now this way, now that.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading An unusually large concourse of spectators lined the square, like a black border to a vast bed of flowers, nodding now this way, now that.
Luciano
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From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
manoeuvres
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From this reading The place was too narrow for broad manoeuvres, or for much more than to furnish an inspection of all arms to the General, and a display (with its meaning) to the populace.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading The Piazza d'Armi was the field of Mars of Milan, and an Austrian review of arms there used to be a tropical pageant.
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The place was too narrow for broad manoeuvres, or for much more than to furnish an inspection of all arms to the General, and a display (with its meaning) to the populace.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
MilannounUS /məˈlɑːn/
the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an international center of trade and industry since the Middle Ages
From this reading The Piazza d'Armi was the field of Mars of Milan, and an Austrian review of arms there used to be a tropical pageant.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The place was too narrow for broad manoeuvres, or for much more than to furnish an inspection of all arms to the General, and a display (with its meaning) to the populace.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The place was too narrow for broad manoeuvres, or for much more than to furnish an inspection of all arms to the General, and a display (with its meaning) to the populace.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The place was too narrow for broad manoeuvres, or for much more than to furnish an inspection of all arms to the General, and a display (with its meaning) to the populace.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading An unusually large concourse of spectators lined the square, like a black border to a vast bed of flowers, nodding now this way, now that.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading An unusually large concourse of spectators lined the square, like a black border to a vast bed of flowers, nodding now this way, now that.
observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
OlympusnounUS /oʊˈlɪmpəs/
a mountain peak in northeast Greece near the Aegean coast; believed by ancient Greeks to be the dwelling place of the gods (9,570 feet high)
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The place was too narrow for broad manoeuvres, or for much more than to furnish an inspection of all arms to the General, and a display (with its meaning) to the populace.
pageantnounUS /ˈpædʒənt/
an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
From this reading The Piazza d'Armi was the field of Mars of Milan, and an Austrian review of arms there used to be a tropical pageant.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
PIAZZAnounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place was too narrow for broad manoeuvres, or for much more than to furnish an inspection of all arms to the General, and a display (with its meaning) to the populace.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The place was too narrow for broad manoeuvres, or for much more than to furnish an inspection of all arms to the General, and a display (with its meaning) to the populace.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
querulousadjectiveUS /ˈkwerələs/
habitually complaining
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
regimentsnounUS /ˈredʒəmənts/
plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
renderedverbUS /ˈrendərd/
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading The Piazza d'Armi was the field of Mars of Milan, and an Austrian review of arms there used to be a tropical pageant.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
shroudverbUS /ʃraʊd/
cover as if with a shroud
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
smoothadjectiveUS /smuːð/
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading An unusually large concourse of spectators lined the square, like a black border to a vast bed of flowers, nodding now this way, now that.
squareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading An unusually large concourse of spectators lined the square, like a black border to a vast bed of flowers, nodding now this way, now that.
subservientadjectiveUS /səbˈsɜːrviənt/
compliant and obedient to authority
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The place was too narrow for broad manoeuvres, or for much more than to furnish an inspection of all arms to the General, and a display (with its meaning) to the populace.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Piazza d'Armi was the field of Mars of Milan, and an Austrian review of arms there used to be a tropical pageant.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading An unusually large concourse of spectators lined the square, like a black border to a vast bed of flowers, nodding now this way, now that.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The place was too narrow for broad manoeuvres, or for much more than to furnish an inspection of all arms to the General, and a display (with its meaning) to the populace.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading The Piazza d'Armi was the field of Mars of Milan, and an Austrian review of arms there used to be a tropical pageant.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading An unusually large concourse of spectators lined the square, like a black border to a vast bed of flowers, nodding now this way, now that.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The Piazza d'Armi was the field of Mars of Milan, and an Austrian review of arms there used to be a tropical pageant.
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading An unusually large concourse of spectators lined the square, like a black border to a vast bed of flowers, nodding now this way, now that.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Piazza d'Armi was the field of Mars of Milan, and an Austrian review of arms there used to be a tropical pageant.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading An unusually large concourse of spectators lined the square, like a black border to a vast bed of flowers, nodding now this way, now that.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The place was too narrow for broad manoeuvres, or for much more than to furnish an inspection of all arms to the General, and a display (with its meaning) to the populace.
wovenadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊvən/
made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Carlo and Luciano passed among the groups, presenting the perfectly smooth faces of young men of fashion, according to the universal aristocratic pattern handed down to querulous mortals from Olympus--the secret of which is to show a triumphant inaction of the heart and the brain, that are rendered positively subservient to elegance of limb.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI Carlo and Luciano followed the regiments to the Piazza d'Armi, drawn after them by that irresistible attraction to youths who have as yet had no shroud of grief woven for them--desire to observe the aspect of a brilliant foe.
