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From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
ADnounUS /æd/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
alleviateverbUS /əˈliːvieɪt/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
avenuesnounUS /ˈævənuːz/
plural of “avenue” — a line of approach
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since the middle of March, in the first languors of a spring laden with delicate perfumes, there had been daily gaieties in gardens and the shady majestic parks, which still surround the Roman villas.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Since the middle of March, in the first languors of a spring laden with delicate perfumes, there had been daily gaieties in gardens and the shady majestic parks, which still surround the Roman villas.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Since the middle of March, in the first languors of a spring laden with delicate perfumes, there had been daily gaieties in gardens and the shady majestic parks, which still surround the Roman villas.
the act of departing
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
emeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
divisible by two
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
fancy-dress
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From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading [1] Strawberry feast.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
festivitynounUS /feˈstɪvəti/
any joyous diversion
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Since the middle of March, in the first languors of a spring laden with delicate perfumes, there had been daily gaieties in gardens and the shady majestic parks, which still surround the Roman villas.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
Fragolata
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From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
gaieties
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From this reading Since the middle of March, in the first languors of a spring laden with delicate perfumes, there had been daily gaieties in gardens and the shady majestic parks, which still surround the Roman villas.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Since the middle of March, in the first languors of a spring laden with delicate perfumes, there had been daily gaieties in gardens and the shady majestic parks, which still surround the Roman villas.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
grievingadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvɪŋ/
sorrowful through loss or deprivation
From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since the middle of March, in the first languors of a spring laden with delicate perfumes, there had been daily gaieties in gardens and the shady majestic parks, which still surround the Roman villas.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
kermesses
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From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Since the middle of March, in the first languors of a spring laden with delicate perfumes, there had been daily gaieties in gardens and the shady majestic parks, which still surround the Roman villas.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
languors
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From this reading Since the middle of March, in the first languors of a spring laden with delicate perfumes, there had been daily gaieties in gardens and the shady majestic parks, which still surround the Roman villas.
immediately past
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading Since the middle of March, in the first languors of a spring laden with delicate perfumes, there had been daily gaieties in gardens and the shady majestic parks, which still surround the Roman villas.
engage in
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
march in a procession
From this reading Since the middle of March, in the first languors of a spring laden with delicate perfumes, there had been daily gaieties in gardens and the shady majestic parks, which still surround the Roman villas.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Since the middle of March, in the first languors of a spring laden with delicate perfumes, there had been daily gaieties in gardens and the shady majestic parks, which still surround the Roman villas.
MORTEM
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From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
nymphsnounUS /nɪmfs/
plural of “nymph” — (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
originalitynounUS /ərˌɪdʒəˈnælɪti/
the ability to think and act independently
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
parksnounUS /pɑːrks/
United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913)
From this reading Since the middle of March, in the first languors of a spring laden with delicate perfumes, there had been daily gaieties in gardens and the shady majestic parks, which still surround the Roman villas.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
perfumesnounUS /pərˈfjuːmz/
plural of “perfume” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Since the middle of March, in the first languors of a spring laden with delicate perfumes, there had been daily gaieties in gardens and the shady majestic parks, which still surround the Roman villas.
poesynoun
literature in metrical form
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
re-unions
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From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
seducingverbUS /sɪˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “seduce” — induce to have sex
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading Since the middle of March, in the first languors of a spring laden with delicate perfumes, there had been daily gaieties in gardens and the shady majestic parks, which still surround the Roman villas.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the middle of March, in the first languors of a spring laden with delicate perfumes, there had been daily gaieties in gardens and the shady majestic parks, which still surround the Roman villas.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
the season of growth
From this reading Since the middle of March, in the first languors of a spring laden with delicate perfumes, there had been daily gaieties in gardens and the shady majestic parks, which still surround the Roman villas.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
not in physical motion
From this reading Since the middle of March, in the first languors of a spring laden with delicate perfumes, there had been daily gaieties in gardens and the shady majestic parks, which still surround the Roman villas.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
StrawberrynounUS /ˈstrɔːberi/
sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading [1] Strawberry feast.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
a state of acute pain
From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading Since the middle of March, in the first languors of a spring laden with delicate perfumes, there had been daily gaieties in gardens and the shady majestic parks, which still surround the Roman villas.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
temptsverbUS /tempts/
third-person singular of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
theatricals
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From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Since the middle of March, in the first languors of a spring laden with delicate perfumes, there had been daily gaieties in gardens and the shady majestic parks, which still surround the Roman villas.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
in the direction of
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
triesnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
USQUE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
precisely as stated
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
villasnounUS /ˈvɪləz/
plural of “villa” — Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading Since the middle of March, in the first languors of a spring laden with delicate perfumes, there had been daily gaieties in gardens and the shady majestic parks, which still surround the Roman villas.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading USQUE AD MORTEM I The _Fragolata_[1] was the last festivity of the season, and, on account of the originality and grace of the occasion and the charm of the late Roman April, many strangers had delayed their departure after even a very late Holy Week.
well-doing
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From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
at the time that
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Since the middle of March, in the first languors of a spring laden with delicate perfumes, there had been daily gaieties in gardens and the shady majestic parks, which still surround the Roman villas.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since the middle of March, in the first languors of a spring laden with delicate perfumes, there had been daily gaieties in gardens and the shady majestic parks, which still surround the Roman villas.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading The poesy of such re-unions, in the soft, clear afternoon hours in the avenues, when light steps have a seducing rustle; in the broad meadows, covered in emerald green, which slope towards the wooded distance, when the ladies’ bright dresses in the background make them appear like nymphs;--this penetrating poesy tempts every soul, even the most barren of feeling, and the least susceptible to visions of beauty.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading In various ways Roman society, by fancy-dress balls, theatricals, _kermesses_, had called on public charity, Italian and foreign, to help in works of well-doing for so much of the suffering which society sees, feels, and, grieving for and seeing, tries every fashionable and crafty means to alleviate.
