Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

in the past

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading He had found that walking aided reflection, that walking in beautiful places started the spring of apt and generous ideas.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading He had found that walking aided reflection, that walking in beautiful places started the spring of apt and generous ideas.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Though in his modest way a scholar, he was not as yet an author, but Florence had inspired him with the desire to write a book.

a line of approach

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading He had found that walking aided reflection, that walking in beautiful places started the spring of apt and generous ideas.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Though in his modest way a scholar, he was not as yet an author, but Florence had inspired him with the desire to write a book.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Though in his modest way a scholar, he was not as yet an author, but Florence had inspired him with the desire to write a book.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

plural of “climb” — an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

provide with clothes or put clothes on

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

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From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Though in his modest way a scholar, he was not as yet an author, but Florence had inspired him with the desire to write a book.

the quality of being sharp and clear

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

the system of production and distribution and consumption

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

a social unit living together

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

set up or found

From this reading He had found that walking aided reflection, that walking in beautiful places started the spring of apt and generous ideas.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

plural of “gaze” — a long fixed look

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading He had found that walking aided reflection, that walking in beautiful places started the spring of apt and generous ideas.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had found that walking aided reflection, that walking in beautiful places started the spring of apt and generous ideas.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He had found that walking aided reflection, that walking in beautiful places started the spring of apt and generous ideas.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading Though in his modest way a scholar, he was not as yet an author, but Florence had inspired him with the desire to write a book.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

and nothing more

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

possessive form of “michelangelo” — Florentine sculptor and painter and architect; one of the outstanding figures of the Renaissance (1475-1564)

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading Though in his modest way a scholar, he was not as yet an author, but Florence had inspired him with the desire to write a book.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

happening in or being of another town or city

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

fully extended in width

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

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From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He had found that walking aided reflection, that walking in beautiful places started the spring of apt and generous ideas.

an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading He had found that walking aided reflection, that walking in beautiful places started the spring of apt and generous ideas.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading Though in his modest way a scholar, he was not as yet an author, but Florence had inspired him with the desire to write a book.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

the season of growth

From this reading He had found that walking aided reflection, that walking in beautiful places started the spring of apt and generous ideas.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He had found that walking aided reflection, that walking in beautiful places started the spring of apt and generous ideas.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

a government tax on imports or exports

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though in his modest way a scholar, he was not as yet an author, but Florence had inspired him with the desire to write a book.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

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From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

plural of “villa” — Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading He had found that walking aided reflection, that walking in beautiful places started the spring of apt and generous ideas.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

in or at the place that

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Here, where the out-of-town tariff comes into effect, he paid his man, and set out to walk the rest of the way, thus meeting the various needs he felt: that for economy,--he was a family man with daughters to clothe,--that for exercise,--his wife told him he was growing fat,--and the need in general for an opportunity to think.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Just beyond the Roman Gate begins the long Viale dei Colli,--Avenue of the Hills,--which climbs and winds, broad, shady, quiet, between lines of gardens and villas, occupied largely by foreigners, to the Piazzale, whence Michelangelo's boyish colossus gazes with a slight frown across Florence, outspread at his feet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Near sunset, one day in early October, not too long ago for some of us to remember with distinctness, Mr. Foss, United States consul at Florence, Italy, took a cab, as on other days, to the Porta Romana.

produce a literary work

From this reading Though in his modest way a scholar, he was not as yet an author, but Florence had inspired him with the desire to write a book.

but in spite of that

From this reading Though in his modest way a scholar, he was not as yet an author, but Florence had inspired him with the desire to write a book.