used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His manners were pleasing, his conversation agreeable to a degree.
having companions or an escort
From this reading It will be recollected that this young man accompanied the Florentine envoy to Constantinople, in the honorable capacity of secretary, some few years previous to the commencement of our tale.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading His manners were pleasing, his conversation agreeable to a degree.
ALESSANDRO
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From this reading ALESSANDRO FRANCATELLI.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alessandro was strikingly handsome, tall, well-formed, and of great physical strength.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading It will be recollected that this young man accompanied the Florentine envoy to Constantinople, in the honorable capacity of secretary, some few years previous to the commencement of our tale.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading It will be recollected that this young man accompanied the Florentine envoy to Constantinople, in the honorable capacity of secretary, some few years previous to the commencement of our tale.
being joined in close association
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading It will be recollected that this young man accompanied the Florentine envoy to Constantinople, in the honorable capacity of secretary, some few years previous to the commencement of our tale.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading His manners were pleasing, his conversation agreeable to a degree.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading His manners were pleasing, his conversation agreeable to a degree.
envoynounUS /ˈenvɔɪ/
a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading It will be recollected that this young man accompanied the Florentine envoy to Constantinople, in the honorable capacity of secretary, some few years previous to the commencement of our tale.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It will be recollected that this young man accompanied the Florentine envoy to Constantinople, in the honorable capacity of secretary, some few years previous to the commencement of our tale.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
FlorentineadjectiveUS /ˈflɔːrəntiːn/
of or relating to or characteristic of the city of Florence, Italy
From this reading It will be recollected that this young man accompanied the Florentine envoy to Constantinople, in the honorable capacity of secretary, some few years previous to the commencement of our tale.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
FRANCATELLI
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From this reading ALESSANDRO FRANCATELLI.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Alessandro was strikingly handsome, tall, well-formed, and of great physical strength.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Alessandro was strikingly handsome, tall, well-formed, and of great physical strength.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His manners were pleasing, his conversation agreeable to a degree.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading It will be recollected that this young man accompanied the Florentine envoy to Constantinople, in the honorable capacity of secretary, some few years previous to the commencement of our tale.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It will be recollected that this young man accompanied the Florentine envoy to Constantinople, in the honorable capacity of secretary, some few years previous to the commencement of our tale.
social deportment
From this reading His manners were pleasing, his conversation agreeable to a degree.
absolutely essential
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It will be recollected that this young man accompanied the Florentine envoy to Constantinople, in the honorable capacity of secretary, some few years previous to the commencement of our tale.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Alessandro was strikingly handsome, tall, well-formed, and of great physical strength.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading His manners were pleasing, his conversation agreeable to a degree.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading It will be recollected that this young man accompanied the Florentine envoy to Constantinople, in the honorable capacity of secretary, some few years previous to the commencement of our tale.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
recollectedverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪd/
past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It will be recollected that this young man accompanied the Florentine envoy to Constantinople, in the honorable capacity of secretary, some few years previous to the commencement of our tale.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading It will be recollected that this young man accompanied the Florentine envoy to Constantinople, in the honorable capacity of secretary, some few years previous to the commencement of our tale.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It will be recollected that this young man accompanied the Florentine envoy to Constantinople, in the honorable capacity of secretary, some few years previous to the commencement of our tale.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Alessandro was strikingly handsome, tall, well-formed, and of great physical strength.
strikinglyadverbUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋli/
in a striking manner
From this reading Alessandro was strikingly handsome, tall, well-formed, and of great physical strength.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It will be recollected that this young man accompanied the Florentine envoy to Constantinople, in the honorable capacity of secretary, some few years previous to the commencement of our tale.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Alessandro was strikingly handsome, tall, well-formed, and of great physical strength.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It will be recollected that this young man accompanied the Florentine envoy to Constantinople, in the honorable capacity of secretary, some few years previous to the commencement of our tale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alessandro was strikingly handsome, tall, well-formed, and of great physical strength.
well-formedadjective
conforming to the rules of grammar or usage accepted by native speakers
From this reading Alessandro was strikingly handsome, tall, well-formed, and of great physical strength.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His manners were pleasing, his conversation agreeable to a degree.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be recollected that this young man accompanied the Florentine envoy to Constantinople, in the honorable capacity of secretary, some few years previous to the commencement of our tale.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
a late time of life
From this reading It will be recollected that this young man accompanied the Florentine envoy to Constantinople, in the honorable capacity of secretary, some few years previous to the commencement of our tale.
but in spite of that
From this reading In order that the reader should fully understand the stirring incidents which yet remain to be told, it is necessary for us to explain certain particulars connected with Alessandro Francatelli, the brother of the beautiful Flora.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It will be recollected that this young man accompanied the Florentine envoy to Constantinople, in the honorable capacity of secretary, some few years previous to the commencement of our tale.
