adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading None of us--none, at any rate, outside the diplomatic service--has a feeling that he ought to be master of them.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading If an Italian or a Spanish or a German came among us he was expected to converse in English or spend his time in visiting the sights silently and alone.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading If an Italian or a Spanish or a German came among us he was expected to converse in English or spend his time in visiting the sights silently and alone.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If an Italian or a Spanish or a German came among us he was expected to converse in English or spend his time in visiting the sights silently and alone.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading None of us--none, at any rate, outside the diplomatic service--has a feeling that he ought to be master of them.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading None of us--none, at any rate, outside the diplomatic service--has a feeling that he ought to be master of them.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading None of us--none, at any rate, outside the diplomatic service--has a feeling that he ought to be master of them.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But not for social, not for any oral purposes were these languages essayed.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If an Italian or a Spanish or a German came among us he was expected to converse in English or spend his time in visiting the sights silently and alone.
CervantesnounUS /serˈvɑːntes/
Spanish writer best remembered for “Don Quixote” which satirizes chivalry and influenced the development of the novel form (1547-1616)
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Of other languages no harm comes.
Commedia
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From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
consciencesnounUS /ˈkɑːntʃɪnsɪz/
plural of “conscience” — motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading If an Italian or a Spanish or a German came among us he was expected to converse in English or spend his time in visiting the sights silently and alone.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading None of us--none, at any rate, outside the diplomatic service--has a feeling that he ought to be master of them.
Divina
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From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading If an Italian or a Spanish or a German came among us he was expected to converse in English or spend his time in visiting the sights silently and alone.
essayed
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From this reading But not for social, not for any oral purposes were these languages essayed.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading If an Italian or a Spanish or a German came among us he was expected to converse in English or spend his time in visiting the sights silently and alone.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading None of us--none, at any rate, outside the diplomatic service--has a feeling that he ought to be master of them.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But not for social, not for any oral purposes were these languages essayed.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
gravitatingverbUS /ˈɡrævɪteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “gravitate” — move toward
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
harmnounUS /hɑːrm/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Of other languages no harm comes.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading None of us--none, at any rate, outside the diplomatic service--has a feeling that he ought to be master of them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading None of us--none, at any rate, outside the diplomatic service--has a feeling that he ought to be master of them.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If an Italian or a Spanish or a German came among us he was expected to converse in English or spend his time in visiting the sights silently and alone.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If an Italian or a Spanish or a German came among us he was expected to converse in English or spend his time in visiting the sights silently and alone.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
ItaliannounUS /ˌɪˈtæljən/
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
languagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/
plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Of other languages no harm comes.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading None of us--none, at any rate, outside the diplomatic service--has a feeling that he ought to be master of them.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Of other languages no harm comes.
NonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading None of us--none, at any rate, outside the diplomatic service--has a feeling that he ought to be master of them.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of other languages no harm comes.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
oraladjectiveUS /ˈɔːrəl/
using speech rather than writing
From this reading But not for social, not for any oral purposes were these languages essayed.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Of other languages no harm comes.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading None of us--none, at any rate, outside the diplomatic service--has a feeling that he ought to be master of them.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading None of us--none, at any rate, outside the diplomatic service--has a feeling that he ought to be master of them.
pesteredadjectiveUS /ˈpestərd/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But not for social, not for any oral purposes were these languages essayed.
ratenounUS /reɪt/
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading None of us--none, at any rate, outside the diplomatic service--has a feeling that he ought to be master of them.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
sciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading None of us--none, at any rate, outside the diplomatic service--has a feeling that he ought to be master of them.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading If an Italian or a Spanish or a German came among us he was expected to converse in English or spend his time in visiting the sights silently and alone.
silentlyadverbUS /ˈsaɪləntli/
without speaking
From this reading If an Italian or a Spanish or a German came among us he was expected to converse in English or spend his time in visiting the sights silently and alone.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading But not for social, not for any oral purposes were these languages essayed.
SpanishnounUS /ˈspænɪʃ/
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading If an Italian or a Spanish or a German came among us he was expected to converse in English or spend his time in visiting the sights silently and alone.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading None of us--none, at any rate, outside the diplomatic service--has a feeling that he ought to be master of them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading None of us--none, at any rate, outside the diplomatic service--has a feeling that he ought to be master of them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading None of us--none, at any rate, outside the diplomatic service--has a feeling that he ought to be master of them.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But not for social, not for any oral purposes were these languages essayed.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If an Italian or a Spanish or a German came among us he was expected to converse in English or spend his time in visiting the sights silently and alone.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading None of us--none, at any rate, outside the diplomatic service--has a feeling that he ought to be master of them.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading None of us--none, at any rate, outside the diplomatic service--has a feeling that he ought to be master of them.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading If an Italian or a Spanish or a German came among us he was expected to converse in English or spend his time in visiting the sights silently and alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If an Italian or a Spanish or a German came among us he was expected to converse in English or spend his time in visiting the sights silently and alone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But not for social, not for any oral purposes were these languages essayed.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In every recent generation a few men have learned Italian because of the Divina Commedia; and a very few others have tried Spanish, with a view to Cervantes; and German has pestered not always vainly the consciences of young men gravitating to philosophy or to science.
