adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE OPERA OF CAMILLA She was dressed like a noble damsel from the hands of Titian.
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 An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as it was now evident that Vittoria had chosen to impersonate a significant character, her indications of method were jealously watched for a sign of inequality, either in her, motion, or the force of her eyes.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
boisterousadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪstərəs/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading There is no boisterous loyalty at the outset.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
CAMILLA
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From this reading THE OPERA OF CAMILLA She was dressed like a noble damsel from the hands of Titian.
cannot
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From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading And as it was now evident that Vittoria had chosen to impersonate a significant character, her indications of method were jealously watched for a sign of inequality, either in her, motion, or the force of her eyes.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading And as it was now evident that Vittoria had chosen to impersonate a significant character, her indications of method were jealously watched for a sign of inequality, either in her, motion, or the force of her eyes.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
cruciallyadverbUS /ˈkruːʃəli/
to a crucial degree
From this reading She is crucially examined to discover defects.
damselnounUS /ˈdæmzəl/
a young unmarried woman
From this reading THE OPERA OF CAMILLA She was dressed like a noble damsel from the hands of Titian.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading She is crucially examined to discover defects.
discoververbUS /dɪˈskʌvər/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading She is crucially examined to discover defects.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
donnanounUS /ˈdɑːnə/
an Italian woman of rank
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading THE OPERA OF CAMILLA She was dressed like a noble damsel from the hands of Titian.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading And as it was now evident that Vittoria had chosen to impersonate a significant character, her indications of method were jealously watched for a sign of inequality, either in her, motion, or the force of her eyes.
evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading And as it was now evident that Vittoria had chosen to impersonate a significant character, her indications of method were jealously watched for a sign of inequality, either in her, motion, or the force of her eyes.
examinedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmənd/
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading She is crucially examined to discover defects.
expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading And as it was now evident that Vittoria had chosen to impersonate a significant character, her indications of method were jealously watched for a sign of inequality, either in her, motion, or the force of her eyes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading And as it was now evident that Vittoria had chosen to impersonate a significant character, her indications of method were jealously watched for a sign of inequality, either in her, motion, or the force of her eyes.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE OPERA OF CAMILLA She was dressed like a noble damsel from the hands of Titian.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And as it was now evident that Vittoria had chosen to impersonate a significant character, her indications of method were jealously watched for a sign of inequality, either in her, motion, or the force of her eyes.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading THE OPERA OF CAMILLA She was dressed like a noble damsel from the hands of Titian.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
impersonateverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrsəneɪt/
assume or act the character of
From this reading And as it was now evident that Vittoria had chosen to impersonate a significant character, her indications of method were jealously watched for a sign of inequality, either in her, motion, or the force of her eyes.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading And as it was now evident that Vittoria had chosen to impersonate a significant character, her indications of method were jealously watched for a sign of inequality, either in her, motion, or the force of her eyes.
inequalitynounUS /ˌɪnɪˈkwɑːləti/
lack of equality
From this reading And as it was now evident that Vittoria had chosen to impersonate a significant character, her indications of method were jealously watched for a sign of inequality, either in her, motion, or the force of her eyes.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And as it was now evident that Vittoria had chosen to impersonate a significant character, her indications of method were jealously watched for a sign of inequality, either in her, motion, or the force of her eyes.
ItaliannounUS /ˌɪˈtæljən/
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
jealouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒeləsli/
with jealousy
From this reading And as it was now evident that Vittoria had chosen to impersonate a significant character, her indications of method were jealously watched for a sign of inequality, either in her, motion, or the force of her eyes.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE OPERA OF CAMILLA She was dressed like a noble damsel from the hands of Titian.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading There is no boisterous loyalty at the outset.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading And as it was now evident that Vittoria had chosen to impersonate a significant character, her indications of method were jealously watched for a sign of inequality, either in her, motion, or the force of her eyes.
motionnounUS /ˈmoʊʃən/
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading And as it was now evident that Vittoria had chosen to impersonate a significant character, her indications of method were jealously watched for a sign of inequality, either in her, motion, or the force of her eyes.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There is no boisterous loyalty at the outset.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading THE OPERA OF CAMILLA She was dressed like a noble damsel from the hands of Titian.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And as it was now evident that Vittoria had chosen to impersonate a significant character, her indications of method were jealously watched for a sign of inequality, either in her, motion, or the force of her eyes.
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OPERA OF CAMILLA She was dressed like a noble damsel from the hands of Titian.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
OPERAnounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading THE OPERA OF CAMILLA She was dressed like a noble damsel from the hands of Titian.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And as it was now evident that Vittoria had chosen to impersonate a significant character, her indications of method were jealously watched for a sign of inequality, either in her, motion, or the force of her eyes.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading There is no boisterous loyalty at the outset.
primanounUS /ˈpriːmə/
used primarily as eating apples
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
queennounUS /kwiːn/
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE OPERA OF CAMILLA She was dressed like a noble damsel from the hands of Titian.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading And as it was now evident that Vittoria had chosen to impersonate a significant character, her indications of method were jealously watched for a sign of inequality, either in her, motion, or the force of her eyes.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading And as it was now evident that Vittoria had chosen to impersonate a significant character, her indications of method were jealously watched for a sign of inequality, either in her, motion, or the force of her eyes.
swiftlyadverbUS /ˈswɪftli/
in a swift manner
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
taughtverbUS /tɔːt/
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OPERA OF CAMILLA She was dressed like a noble damsel from the hands of Titian.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no boisterous loyalty at the outset.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
TitiannounUS /ˈtɪʃən/
old master of the Venetian school (1490-1576)
From this reading THE OPERA OF CAMILLA She was dressed like a noble damsel from the hands of Titian.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
Vittoria
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From this reading And as it was now evident that Vittoria had chosen to impersonate a significant character, her indications of method were jealously watched for a sign of inequality, either in her, motion, or the force of her eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE OPERA OF CAMILLA She was dressed like a noble damsel from the hands of Titian.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading And as it was now evident that Vittoria had chosen to impersonate a significant character, her indications of method were jealously watched for a sign of inequality, either in her, motion, or the force of her eyes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And as it was now evident that Vittoria had chosen to impersonate a significant character, her indications of method were jealously watched for a sign of inequality, either in her, motion, or the force of her eyes.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading An Italian audience cannot but be critical in their first glance at a prima donna, for they are asked to do homage to a queen who is to be taken on her merits: all that they have heard and have been taught to expect of her is compared swiftly with the observation of her appearance and her manner.
